An EZ-Link card in Singapore generally has a lifespan of 5 years from the date of its initial encoding. However, with the transition to SimplyGo EZ-Link technology in 2026, the management of these lifespans has become more digitized. Users can check their specific card's expiry date through the SimplyGo mobile app or at ticketing service kiosks located at MRT stations and bus interchanges. Once a card expires, it can no longer be used for transit or retail payments, but the remaining value can be refunded or transferred to a new card. In 2026, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and EZ-Link often run card replacement exercises where commuters can exchange their expiring physical cards for newer versions or transition entirely to account-based ticketing, which allows the use of contactless bank cards or mobile wallets, effectively removing the need for a physical "stored-value" card with a fixed expiry date altogether.