BEM says old MRT and MRT Plus cards will stop working from June 1
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From Monday (June 1, 2026), passengers on the Blue and Purple Lines can use EMV Contactless cards or exchange old cards for free.
- Old MRT and MRT Plus cards will become unusable on the MRT Blue and Purple Lines starting June 1, 2026.
- The system will transition fully to EMV Contactless payments, accepting Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, and Mangmoom EMV cards.
- Passengers can get a free replacement for their old cards at any MRT Blue or Purple Line station by presenting the old card and an ID.
Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) has reminded passengers on the MRT Blue Line and Purple Line that, from Monday (June 1, 2026), old MRT fare cards and MRT Plus cards can no longer be used for travel.
The services will move fully to EMV Contactless payment, with passengers able to use Visa or Mastercard credit and prepaid cards, UnionPay credit cards, debit cards and Mangmoom EMV cards.
Card types can be checked on the BEM Bangkok Expressway and Metro Facebook page.
Passengers can take their existing fare card and ID card to any MRT Blue Line or Purple Line station to request a card replacement.
No replacement fee will be charged.
For more information, passengers can contact the information centre on 0-2624-5200.
