The problem with the machines at the MRT stations/bus interchanges is that if you own those kind of debit card that has ez-link function, you can't top it up, because your ez-link card is also your NETS card (so you need to remove the card from the reader to pay, which ends the transaction). If you're one of those people, you either suck it up, or you go to the ATM to draw money and go back to the general ticketing machine to top up.Looks like it's new: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ez-link-top-up-surcharge/1238836.html
Had no idea too. Back to ticketing machines then, which isn't a huge hassle since most will pass thru either an interchange or train station at some point. Technically a good thing for ATM users as it means less people will be doing card topups. Haha.
Grateful? If they can live and prosper for 4 years already without this fee then there is no reason for being thankful. They just show their ugly greedy face right now. Like a drug dealer: create dependency, then suck dry.They say originally they were to waive it for a year, but they already generously extended it to four years liow. We should be grateful. Anyway, it goes to the banks.
Looks like it's new: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/ez-link-top-up-surcharge/1238836.html
Had no idea too. Back to ticketing machines then, which isn't a huge hassle since most will pass thru either an interchange or train station at some point. Technically a good thing for ATM users as it means less people will be doing card topups. Haha.
Grateful? If they can live and prosper for 4 years already without this fee then there is no reason for being thankful. They just show their ugly greedy face right now. Like a drug dealer: create dependency, then suck dry. There are alternative ways
Yeah, keep that in mind for your next posting :bsmilie:It is a business, not a charity.
Grateful? If they can live and prosper for 4 years already without this fee then there is no reason for being thankful. They just show their ugly greedy face right now. Like a drug dealer: create dependency, then suck dry.
There are alternative ways
Indeed. Actually I have never topped up my cards at ATMs and AXS machines. Just use the purple top up machines at the interchanges and MRT stations. Normally no queue.
Yeah, keep that in mind for your next posting :bsmilie:
That's not disputed.Well, you do need to consider their business cost. EZlink don't own the ATMs and AXS machines - why should the owners let EZlink users use it free? In many countries, if you withdraw money from a ATM not belonging to your bank, you will need to pay the "convenience" fee.
We're so much behind China that they (China) are using handphone SIM card to pay for public transport.
Just tap your handphone at the MRT gantry reader just like using your cash card.
Just top up your SIM card value via internet banking or pay thru your regular handphone bill.
So convenient.
When will it happen for Singapore ?
When will it happen for Singapore ?
*However, the ez-link purse for NFC cannot be accepted for payments on public transportation such as buses and trains, ERP and EPS until a later date.
http://www.ezlinknfc.com/faqs-2/
Maybe it's too complex to coordinate two transport operators and a payment system? Or the operators are not familiar with the topic, after all they only run trains and buses from A to B as per standard procedure. There's no mentioning about "make the ride convenient and pleasant for the commuters" :bsmilie:There's NFC ez-link, which allows you to set up an e-wallet on NFC enabled phones under the various telcos, but the implementation seems pretty crap for now. Plus they are delaying the rollout for buses/trains for some reason... Maybe haven't figured out how to charge yet. Wanna see how people respond to the $0.20 fee first :bsmilie: