5. There are two ways to make a payment. First insert coins or banknote. Second, scan QR code. While waiting the queue, passengers should open application and be ready for transaction. Passenger can make a payment via Rabbit LINE Pay or any Mobile Banking application.

In 2026, paying for the BTS SkyTrain in Bangkok is handled through three primary methods: Single Journey Tokens, the Rabbit Card, or a One-Day Pass. For tourists, the most common way is to use the automated ticket machines located at every station, which now accept both coins and banknotes, and often support QR code payments via Thai banking apps. After selecting your destination, you receive a thin plastic ticket to tap at the entry gate and insert into the exit gate. For those staying in Bangkok for more than a few days, the Rabbit Card is highly recommended; it is a stored-value "smart card" that you can purchase for 200 Baht (100 Baht for the card and 100 Baht in credit) and top up as needed. The Rabbit Card allows you to bypass ticket lines and is also accepted at many retail outlets like Starbucks and McDonald's. Finally, if you plan to do heavy sightseeing, you can buy a One-Day Pass for 150 Baht, which provides unlimited rides until the end of the service day. Note that major international credit cards are still not widely accepted at the standard self-service ticket kiosks.