Commuters in the Philippines can now use contactless payments via Visa or Mastercard to pay for their Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT2) rides.This update, announced by Visa and Mastercard on July 13, 2026, allows passengers to tap their debit, credit, or prepaid cards at fare gates across all 13 LRT2 stations, eliminating the need for single-journey tickets or reloadable beep cards.The system also supports NFC-enabled devices like smartphones and mobile wallets linked to Visa/Mastercard accounts.GCash Commute QR is another cashless option available on the line.

This initiative is part of the government's push toward open-loop fare collection systems, enabling ordinary bank cards and digital wallets for public transport.Over 160,000 passengers use LRT2 daily, and the new payment method aims to reduce queue times at ticketing counters during peak hours.

Visa collaborated with the Department of Transportation and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, while Mastercard partnered with transit authorities and financial institutions to implement the system.Similar contactless payment solutions have been rolled out on Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) and bus networks in Cebu and Bacolod.The change streamlines travel for commuters by integrating banking technology into public transportation infrastructure.