Macau Pass has released a new transport card called the Macau Pass-China T-Union mCard, which can be used to catch public transport locally, as well as across more than 300 mainland Chinese cities wherever China T-union payment is supported.
The card can also be used in Macao to pay for services in restaurants and shops.
According to an official statement, each mCard costs 68 patacas and can be purchased from today through online platforms such as mPass and mCoin, or physical locations, including any 7-11 stores, Macau Pass customer service centres or mPass service stations.
Much like the preexisting Macau Pass cards, mCard can be recharged via cash at various service providers or online through the MPay application’s near-field communication (NFC) function.
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“The launch of the Macau Pass-China T-Union mCard further promotes the interconnectivity between [Macao and the mainland] and reflects our mission to promote smart city construction and assist in the integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area,” said the CEO of Macau Pass, Sun Ho.
Ho noted that the new card came about through cooperation between Macau Pass, Macao’s Transport Bureau, as well as the mainland’s Ministry of Transport.
The release of the mCard is expected to benefit residents by offering them hassle-free public transport in Macao and the mainland with a single physical card. Older Macao residents who regularly visit mainland China, but are less accustomed to e-wallet payments, stand to gain the most.
Earlier this year, neighbouring Hong Kong released a similar card – the Octopus-China T-Union Card – which functions in much the same way as its Macao counterpart.
