Traveling to Singapore? You no longer need to purchase an MRT card; simply use your Vietnamese bank card for seamless payments.

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Ngày cập nhật gần nhất: 15/3/2026

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Requirements for using Vietnamese bank cards on SMRT and buses in Singapore

Why opt for Vietnamese bank cards over purchasing SMRT cards?

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A new convenience while visiting Singapore is the ability to use Vietnamese bank cards at SMRT stations, thanks to recent integration of contactless payment chips.

Forget about buying SMRT cards; now you can use your Vietnamese bank card with contactless payment chips. When tapping at SMRT gates, instead of displaying remaining balance or validity period like other cards, the screen will show a message like this.

Requirements for using Vietnamese bank cards on SMRT and buses in Singapore

Must be a VISA or Mastercard.
Must be a contactless Chip card (with NFC).
Must be enabled for international payments.
Must have available balance or funds (for Debit cards).

Why opt for Vietnamese bank cards over purchasing SMRT cards?

Final Thoughts

For those traveling to Singapore, consider getting a VISA or Mastercard from Vietnamese banks. Most cards now come with chips, enabling international payments, allowing you to easily use SMRT or buses in Singapore.

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