Expanding Payment Options forconvenient Subway Travel
Starting December 1, taking the subway in Buenos Aires will get a tech upgrade: riders will be able to ditch the SUBE card and pay directly with debit and credit cards, as well as through QR codes and NFC technology on mobile phones. Initially, this new feature will be available at five stations, expanding to more locations gradually
This initiative represents a significant step towards digital inclusion, making public transportation more accessible and convenient for everyone. «This system will allow more people to use public transport without having to rely entirely on the SUBE card, which represents progress in digital inclusion.» Pablo Beresiatua, Municipal Minister of Infrastructure for Buenos Aires, highlighted the positive impact this change will have.
MODO Digital Wallet Offers Generous Discounts
MODO, a prominent digital wallet in Buenos Aires, is sweetening the deal for commuters opting for mobile payments. Their platform and partnered banks are offering a remarkable 65% refund on subway ticket prices when paying through their system via VISA credit, debit, or prepaid cards, accessible via Mobile payment apps like Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as their own MODO app.
This limited-time offer, which starts on December 2, is available every day of the week. Users can benefit from a weekly refund cap of $8,000. Here is a breakdown of compatible institutions and platforms:
Additional Options for Mobile Payments
– **Apple Pay:
Banco Galicia, Banco Macro, BBVA, Brubank (debit card), Banco ICBC, Banco Santander, Banco Patagonia, Banco ICBC, Banco Hipotecario.
– **Google Play:** Banco Galicia, Banco Macro, BBVA, Brubank (debit card), Banco ICBC, Banco Santander, Banco Patagonia, Banco ICBC, Banco HCBC, Banco Supervielle, Banco Santa FE, Banco San Juan, Banco de Entre Ríos, Banco Santa Cruz, Banco Santa FE, Banco San Juan, Banco de Entre Ríos, Banco Santa Cruz, Banco Santa FE, Banco San Juan, Banco de Entre Ríos, Banco Santa Cruz, Banco Hipotecario, Banco Ciudad and Banco Corrientes.
– **NFC mode**: Banco Galicia, Banco Macro, BBVA, Brubank (debit card), Banco ICBC, Banco Santander, Banco Patagonia, Banco ICBC, Banco Supervielle, Banco Santa Fe, Banco San Juan, Banco de Entre Ríos, Banco Cruz, Banco Hipotecario, Banco Cruz, Banco Ciudad, Credicoop Bank, Comafi Bank.
– **Bank wallets:** BBVA APP and Galicia NFC APP.
Using Mercado Pago for Seamless Subway Travel
Mercado Pago, a leading digital payment platform, is also joining the subway revolution. To participate, the company has developed a new technology described as “Shopper QR”. It’s generated by the app and can be scanned by subway payment machines.
The benefit of Shopper QR is that it’s accessible to everyone, even for those using phones that lack NFC capability.
Mercardo Pago explained, “it does not require an Internet connection, neither for the user nor for the turnstile validator.”
Pilot testing of this mobile payment method will commence according to Mercado Pago for a gradual rollout in December.
What is the weekly refund cap for subway tickets purchased through MODO using a VISA card?
## Buenos Aires Subway Embraces Digital Payments
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re talking about some exciting changes coming to public transportation in Buenos Aires. Joining us is Pablo Beresiatua, Municipal Minister of Infrastructure for Buenos Aires. Pablo, thanks for being here.
**Pablo Beresiatua:** My pleasure. It’s great to be here.
**Host:** So, tell us about these new digital payment options for the subway.
**Pablo Beresiatua:** Starting December 1st, Buenos Aires subway riders will have some exciting new choices. We’re introducing the ability to pay directly with debit and credit cards, as well as through QR codes and NFC technology on smartphones. This will roll out initially at five stations and gradually expand to more locations.
**Host:** This sounds like a big step toward making public transit more accessible and convenient.
**Pablo Beresiatua:** Absolutely. This system will allow more people to use public transport without relying solely on the SUBE card. It’s a significant step towards digital inclusion, ensuring that everyone has access to convenient and efficient transportation.
**Host:** And there’s also an incentive for riders who choose mobile payments through MODO, right?
**Pablo Beresiatua:** That’s correct. MODO, a leading digital wallet here in Buenos Aires, is offering a fantastic 65% refund on subway ticket prices for those who pay through their system using VISA credit, debit, or prepaid cards. This offer is valid starting December 2nd and applies to payments made through various platforms like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and the MODO app itself. There’s even a weekly refund cap of $8,000 for users.
**Host:** Wow, that’s a generous incentive. It sounds like these changes are going to make taking the subway in Buenos Aires a smoother experience for everyone.
**Pablo Beresiatua:** We are confident that these digital payment options will significantly improve the rider experience, making it more convenient, accessible, and inclusive.
