EZ-Link card is a rechargeable contactless smart card and electronic money system that is primarily used as a payment method for public transport such as bus and rail lines in Singapore.
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10 Facts About EZ-Link
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In September 2009, CEPAS EZ-Link cards replaced the original EZ-Link card, expanding the card's usage to taxis, ERP gantries, car parks, convenience stores, supermarkets and fast food restaurants.
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EZ-Link can be used as a payment card at vending machines throughout the country.
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The EZ-Link function is used in concession cards for students in nationally recognised educational institutes, full-time national service personnel serving in the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Civil Defence Force and Singapore Police Force or senior citizens who are over 60 years old.
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In March 2016, EZ-Link concluded a trial with the Land Transport Authority and the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore on the use of compatible mobile phones with Near-Field Communication technology to make public transport payments.
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In September 2018, the EZ-Link card became part of a unified cashless payment system rolled out at 500 hawker stalls across Singapore.
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EZ-Link App is a mobile application developed by EZ-Link that is available on the Google Play Store and App Store.
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EZ-Link card operates on a radio frequency interface of 13.
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In 2013, EZ-Link launched the world's first NFC Mobile Application for EZ-Link card top-ups.
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