How to pay for metro fare from your phone in Moscow

What is Face Pay

Human face recognition payment system.

Starting October 15, 2021, the Face Pay system of fare payment using face recognition will start working at all Moscow metro stations. Prior to this, the service worked in test mode. We have prepared a short guide for those who want to use this technology on their smartphone.

Paying for the subway has recently become easier. Now you can use your mobile phone to buy a ticket. Paying for the metro using your mobile phone is easy, but for this, the mobile phone itself must be properly configured. And most importantly, the user must personally understand how to pay for metro fares using a mobile device.

Benefits of paying for the subway with a smartphone

Paying for the subway using a mobile phone has many advantages over conventional methods. Previously, in order to pay for travel, one had to buy tokens, printed tickets, travel cards, and the like. Of course, buying a ticket for a trip or a regular token is not a problem. However, this takes time. It is extremely inconvenient to stand in line in order to purchase a ticket for a trip. It was in order to eliminate such inconveniences that the latest achievements of science and technology were introduced into the system. Now, in order to pay for travel, it is enough to have a mobile phone that is properly configured with support for the appropriate communication system.

Important! To be able to pay for a trip to the subway from a smartphone, it is necessary that the phone supports NFC contactless communication. In the latest phones, the NFC module is immediately built into the device, however, in addition to the module, you must also use a special SIM card. To connect it, you need to contact the operator’s office in order to connect this card or exchange an already connected one.

In addition to convenience, the security of the system can also be considered as an advantage. In the process of interaction between the chip of the mobile device and the bank, the account details are not transferred. A special 16-digit security code is transmitted. Simply put, the theft of details is excluded, since the details are not involved in the data transfer.

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Passenger’s actions when paying for a trip with a smartphone or watch

As you can already understand from the above, any resident of the capital, having a mobile device or other gadget with an NFC module and a special SIM card, including a smart watch, can pay for trips to the subway using the appropriate device.

In this case, it is first necessary to perform a number of actions that will provide this opportunity:

• make sure that the mobile device contains an NFC module;
• you need to connect a special SIM card from the operator;
• you need to replenish your account with the required amount.

Only after that you can proceed to payment. At the same time, the very task of paying for the metro using a mobile phone is very simple. It is necessary to attach the phone or any other gadget to the turnstile for a few seconds. After that, funds will be debited automatically.

You should also consider that you need to control your expenses. To do this, just go to the operator’s application and send an SMS to 3210. After that, you can study the bill details.

Are telephone payments available at all stations of the Moscow Metro?

The weakest point of paying for your journey using a mobile phone is that it cannot be done if there is no connection with the telecom operator. As you know, communication underground is not in all cases. Therefore, if the metro station is located deep underground, then there will be no connection with the operator. As a result, there may be problems with the purchase of travel. This nuance is extremely important to take into account the user, so as not to get into an unpleasant situation.

Possible difficulties in payment and ways to solve them

As mentioned above, the main problem that arises when paying for metro fares using a mobile phone is the failure of the system due to lack of communication. However, it should be noted that this problem is quite rare. The fact is that the turnstiles where the fare is paid are located closer to the surface, so there is often a connection there. This is enough to make a payment. And at the same time, in the metro itself and on the lines, communication can indeed be permanently absent.

In practice, much more often, the problem with payment occurs if the mobile phone is dead. Then it will definitely be impossible to pay your way.

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Summing up

Today, many people use a mobile phone to buy metro tickets. Statistics indicate that 30% of the population of Moscow use an application on a mobile phone to pay for metro fares. The convenience of this payment option is hard to overestimate. There is no need to buy tickets, tokens and wait in lines. All you need to pay is to attach a mobile phone to the turnstile, and the money will go to the metro account.

Moreover, you can configure the application in such a way that money is transferred to the application account from a bank card in automatic mode, which eliminates the need to periodically replenish the balance. Everything will be done by the system. And all that remains for the user is just to control the operation of the system. Of course, you need to take into account that there are some nuances that can complicate the process of using the application. For example, the lack of communication, due to which the system may not work in certain places, when it is necessary. This is necessary and important to consider.

Since 2017 Muscovites and residents
Saint-Petersburg received a nice gift — it became possible to pay for the metro from
using android pay phone. This innovation immediately increased throughput
the ability of the stations, because the flow of people began to pass through the entrances faster
turnstiles. No need to buy tokens, travel cards, just attach
smartphone to the reader of the device that receives payments. Android app
Pay allows you to pay wherever there are terminals with NFC technology.

Step 1: Upload content

Attention! A smartphone must meet certain requirements, first of all, have an integrated NFC chip. Typically, gadgets of the middle and premium segment have such a function. But there is a way out for owners of inexpensive phones. You can contact the office of the mobile operator and ask to change the old SIM card for a card with an integrated NFC chip and an NFC antenna. N FC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless high-frequency communication that allows you to exchange information between devices at a short distance (about 10 cm).

To download the application you need
write “Google Pay” or “Android Pay” in the Play market search, then click on
“Install” button. The program does not take up much space, 37 MGB, fast
is downloaded, within 2-3 minutes. Then you need to enter your personal data from
Google account. But the account may automatically appear in the application.

Pay attention! It is possible to add another account.

Step 2. Linking the card

Next action is binding
bank card. By the way, you can link discount cards of stores, cards
regular customer, transport cards. Buttons for joining bank accounts
cards and loyalty cards are different. Bank cards join when clicked
of the “Payment” button, after which the inscription “Payment method” appears. Clicking on
it opens the scanner and the inscription “Enter data manually”, i.e. can
bind the card in two ways: enter data manually or scan the card
and all data will appear in the application automatically. Only desirable to check
automatically entered data, the information may not be entirely correct.

When entering data manually, you need to
write the card number, expiration date and security code (CVV). Then system
will ask for the phone number to which the verification code will be sent. After you
entered a one-time password, you need to click the “Save” button. On the main page
the image of the added card will appear.

The card can be linked to others
way. On the main page, click on the inscription “Add a card”. Immediately
the scanner and the inscription “Enter data manually” are opened.

Step 3 How to pay fares using
Google Pay

First in the app you need
select the card from which payment will be debited. Then bring the smartphone to
yellow circle on the reader, validator. On screen when removed
funds for the trip are displayed on the card from which the money was debited, and
tick. This means that the fare is successfully paid.

What is the Troika transport card

This is the most profitable and convenient
method of payment on public transport in Moscow.

Three can be obtained at the box office
metro, Mosgortrans kiosks. Cost — 50 rubles, upon return this money
are back. Valid for 5 years.

You need to top up the card:

• money transfer from
  bank cards in personal accounts and mobile applications of banks;
• via qiwi wallet;
• on the Web Money website at
  personal account;
• cash at the box office
  subways, surface urban transport,
  Aeroexpress;
• cash at
  payment terminals;
• via Yandex
  money;
• via SMS.

Troika card works like
an ordinary bank card, it’s just that not everything can be paid with it. Three is accepted in
in many Moscow museums, she can pay for an Aeroexpress ticket, trips to
Moscow transport.

The map can be linked to Google
Pay as a means of payment. To do this, click on the “Payment” button, then
“Means of payment” and then, as with a regular bank card, enter the card details
manually or scanned.

To pay on the subway via Google
Pay should select the Troika card in the application, bring a smartphone to the Terminal
and the money will be debited instantly. The fare on the Troika card is lower,
than when paying with a regular bank card.

Is it possible to attach the Plantain card

Valid in St. Petersburg
transport card “Podorozhnik”.

“Plantain”
makes it possible to use one card to pay for different types of transport.
These are metro, buses, trams, trolleybuses, commuter trains.

Transport card holder
can replenish it in different ways:

• cash at the box office
  metro;
• cash at
  terminals;
• cash at points
  sales of tickets for buses, trolleybuses;
• on the websites of banks
  St. Petersburg, Russian Standard, SIAB;
• via online service
  “Metropolitan”;
• online on the site
  Petersburg metro.

“Plantain”
available in plain plastic and as a keychain that can be attached
to a keychain, bag handle, etc. The card is valid for 3 years from
of the moment of the last operation on it. The electronic card “Podorozhnik” is convenient for people
who often use public transport in St. Petersburg.

There are several options
Plantain cards:

• Universal.
• E-ticket (limited number of trips).
• Refillable Wallet (Metro only).

Attention! You can only add a Universal card to Android Pay, because. you need to enter the security code and the expiration date of the card, this is not on simple cards.

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Link “Plantain” to Google
You can drink just like a bank card. That is, click “Add” (or
Payment), then manually enter the card details or take a picture of it and the data
The maps will be loaded automatically, the map picture will appear.

Conclusions

Despite being the first on
Apple and Samsung appeared in the contactless payment market, Google Pay (Android
Pay) great future.

In Russia, a large number
people use gadgets with the Android system (smartphones, tablets,
laptops). Coming soon method
contactless payment for transport will be introduced in other Russian cities. For
transport operators this method of payment is convenient because it saves money
for the production of tickets, travel cards, expenses for the salary of cashiers are reduced.
As a result, transport workers can make discounts for people who use
Google Pay.

Modern technologies allow you to use your smartphone as an electronic wallet. Moreover, you can pay with it not only in supermarkets and cafes, but even in public transport. Residents of large cities can pay for the subway using a phone, moreover, in two different ways – with and without a bank card linked to the gadget. Let’s consider both options in detail.

Advantages of the method

Using a smartphone to pay for metro fares has a number of advantages over traditional options.

• Saving time. No need to queue at the ticket office or ticket machines, risking missing the train. Payment for travel via smartphone occurs immediately at the turnstile.
• Convenience. You won’t have to carry a pile of plastic cards or cash with you, look for change for change, etc.
• Confidence. By choosing to pay by phone, the passenger no longer has to worry about refilling the ticket or not having enough cash to travel. Once you set up automatic replenishment of electronic travel cards, you can forget about such worries forever.

Using the payment option without linking to a bank card gadget provides citizens with additional financial security. Whatever happens to the smartphone, outsiders will not get access to the bank accounts of its owner.

Available payment technologies and their differences

Before turning their gadget into an electronic travel card, the user will have to choose how to pay for metro and bus fares with their phone – with or without a bank card. The payment technology used will depend on this, as well as the preparation of the smartphone to work in a new quality. Consider the available options.

Payment by bank card

This type of ticket purchase in transport is provided by PayPass technology, which is familiar to many smartphone users. It is supported on iOS, Android and Windows operating systems. To use it you need:

• go to the application store of your gadget (depending on the OS – AppStore, PlayMarket, etc.);
• in the application, select the “Add a card” section in the menu;
• enter bank card details in the appeared form;
• confirm the binding with the code from the SMS from the bank.

For the successful operation of the application, the user’s phone must be equipped with an NFC chip and support fingerprint authorization.

After installing the necessary software, the user will be able to pay for any purchases, including metro travel, with one touch to the payment terminal. The money will be debited from the bank card linked to the phone. Data exchange with the bank will be carried out via the mobile Internet.

When using this technology, you should not use unverified payment terminals. Quite often, scammers stick NFC tags on them, with the help of which they can write off all funds from the card account.

Payment without linking a bank card

Is it possible to pay for trips in public transport without showing bank card details? Yes, residents of large cities have such an opportunity. It is provided by NFC technology. If in the previous version it is only an intermediary between the payment terminal and the PayPass contactless payment application, then here all actions take place only using the NFS function.

To use this fare option, you must have:

• smartphone with built-in NFC module;
• A SIM card that supports the technology.

A suitable SIM card can be obtained in the salon of your mobile operator by exchanging an existing card for it. The technology under consideration is supported in 2020 by such mobile operators as MTS, Megafon, Tele-2, Iota and Beeline.

In the case of using a device with two SIM cards, the card with which the payment will be made must be inserted into the first slot.

When using this technology, the money for the subway pass is transferred from the mobile phone account. No other payment details will be used in the transaction. The exchange of information with the terminal is carried out via mobile communication, without the use of the Internet, which makes the payment process more secure.

What will you need to do after installing the SIM card in your smartphone:

• top up your mobile balance by at least 200 rubles;
• wait for an SMS request from the mobile operator to connect the payment service;

After activating the service, 150 rubles will be automatically debited from your mobile account. These funds will be credited to the “travel” account and will be debited from there with each fare payment. Replenishment is carried out by the system automatically from the mobile balance as soon as less than 90 rubles remain on it. So, before paying by phone instead of a card for a ride on the subway, the passenger does not have to worry about whether he has enough funds.

Payment procedure

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Paying for the subway using an iPhone or other smartphone with a wallet application is carried out as follows:

• unlock the gadget;
• open the payment application and log in with your fingerprint;
• select from the list the card that will be used for payment;
• put the gadget with the back panel to the turnstile;
• we are waiting for the smartphone signal that the transaction was successful.

In a situation where you pay with your phone in the subway, using only the NFS, the smartphone is brought to the turnstile, holding it at a distance of about 10 cm from the receiving device. A sound signal will notify you of the successful withdrawal of funds.

Do not forget that the gadget should not be applied to the terminal, but kept at a short distance, otherwise the reader may not work.

Where is it available?

In 2020, the service is available only in large cities of the Russian Federation, but is gradually spreading to the regions. So, payment for the metro in St. Petersburg and Moscow using the phone has been operating for several years. A number of other large regional centers (Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, etc.) are testing the mechanism for buying tickets using PayPass technology.

What to do if there are problems?

As a rule, problems with buying metro tickets in a contactless way are associated with low availability of mobile Internet and cellular communications in metro halls. If there are almost no delays in how to pay for the metro using a mobile phone in Moscow (the metro is equipped with its own Wi-Fi), then in other cities there may be delays with payment. In this case, you just need to wait a couple of seconds and retry the transaction.

Today, passengers of the Moscow metro can pay for travel in the Moscow subway in several ways. Thanks to this, residents of Moscow and guests of the capital can use the most convenient way for them to buy a travel document in the metro. For this reason, it is worth finding out how to pay for a trip to the metro in Moscow and what are the payment methods for the metro in Moscow.

Convenient ways for a visitor

Probably the most convenient way that visitors can use to buy a travel card for the Moscow Metro is to buy regular paper tickets. This is due to the fact that such travel coupons are the easiest to use, especially if we are talking about a person who first got into the Moscow Metro.

Paper metro tickets are divided into three types – single, “90 minutes” and for a calendar month. Their receipt is paid at the box office and special payment terminals of Mosgortrans.

Features of paper tickets giving the right to travel in the metropolitan subway:

• single coupons are distinguished by the presence of a limited number of trips depending on the cost of such a travel document (1, 2, 20, 40 and 60). At the same time, by buying such a ticket, a person gets the opportunity to use it within the established limit in any Moscow public transport;
• By paying a ticket for a calendar month, a person gets the right to make no more than 70 trips by metro and ground public transport within one month.

It is important to remember that after the set travel limit has been exhausted, it will no longer be possible to purchase additional trips or extend the duration of the travel voucher.

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Buying a ticket at the box office for cash

Probably the most convenient way to buy a metro ticket in Moscow is to contact the metro ticket office to purchase a paper boarding ticket for cash.

Each station of the metropolitan subway has two or three ticket offices. Stations with a large passenger flow can boast even ten ticket offices.

To purchase a ticket through the cash desk, it is enough to announce to the cashier the type of document being purchased and transfer the cash in the required amount to him.

It should be noted that you can also pay for coupons for the subway at the box office with a bank card.

Buying a ticket at the terminal at the metro station

For the convenience of passengers, as well as in order to reduce the burden on metro ticket offices, special payment terminals have been installed at each metro station, with which you can pay for travel coupons for traveling on the subway.

True, with the help of such payment terminals, a passenger can purchase a ticket for one or a maximum of two trips.

In general, there should be no particular problems with the use of such terminals, even if a person is faced with buying tickets through such machines for the first time.

In order to do everything right, just follow the following instructions:

• select the required type of ticket on the terminal screen;
• after that, you will need to specify the method of payment (cash or bank transfer);
• then, depending on the chosen payment method, you need to insert the card into the card reader or put money into the bill acceptor;
• after payment, the terminal will issue a payment receipt, along with a paper ticket giving the right to travel on the subway.

As a rule, payment terminals are used by young people who have experience with computers and other similar machines. People who are afraid to use such terminals can act the old fashioned way and buy tickets at the box office of the Moscow Metro.

For cash

If a person does not have a bank card with him or does not have enough funds on his balance, then he can always purchase a metro ticket using cash.

There are two ways to buy a ticket to the Moscow Metro for cash, namely:

• through the ticket offices of the subway, which, as a rule, are located at the entrance to the subway;
• through special payment terminals.

If there should be no problems with buying a ticket at the box office for cash, then buying a ticket through the terminal can cause certain difficulties for a person.

In order to purchase a metro ticket for cash through a payment machine, you need:

• select the type of ticket on the terminal screen, as well as indicate the required number of them;
• then you need to specify “Cash” as a payment method;
• after that, it remains to deposit the required amount into the bill acceptor;
• after payment, the terminal will give the user, in addition to a paper ticket, a check on the successful completion of the transaction.

Important! Despite the growing popularity of various online services, as well as payment terminals, most people, especially for guests of the capitals, prefer to use cash when buying a travel document in the subway.

With a bank card

There are a number of ways by which you can pay for metro travel with a bank card and purchase a travel document to obtain the right to travel in Moscow’s surface public transport.

For example, some Moscow banks issue special payment cards for their customers that have built-in support for working with the Express Card and Troika applications, which makes it possible to make contactless payment for passage through the turnstiles of the metropolitan metro by debiting funds from the balance of a bank card .

Also, at some stations of the Moscow subway, you can use MasterCard Contactless and Visa payWave cards to pay for passage through the turnstiles.

As a rule, there are several turnstiles that support the possibility of paying for a passage using contactless payment technology at each metro station in the capital.

In addition, bank cards can be used to purchase paper tickets at the box office and through payment terminals.

If we are talking about buying a ticket at the box office, then it is enough to tell the cashier the desired ticket, and then use the terminal to debit the card as a payment for the travel document. In addition, payment machines located at the entrance to the metro also support the ability to pay for tickets with a card of any domestic bank. To do this, you just need to select the type of ticket you are interested in on the screen of the machine, then specify cashless payment as a payment method and insert a bank card into the card reader, followed by entering a PIN code.

In general, train tickets purchased with a payment card in the metro are no different from those purchased for cash. Also in the future, it is expected that travel coupons will be sold through special online services.

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All remaining payment methods for travel in the Moscow Metro

Today, passing through some turnstiles is possible using smartphones or smart watches that have a built-in NFC module with a bank card linked to such devices that supports contactless payment.

In addition, a special SIM card issued by mobile operators MTS, Megafon or Beeline can be connected to a mobile device. Payment for travel in this way is carried out by debiting funds according to the tariff of “Purse” or “Troika”. At the same time, from 90 to 150 rubles will be debited from the mobile phone account, depending on the selected tariff.

Also, turnstiles equipped with contactless payment systems can accept payment for the passage using smartphones or smart watches that support mobile payment systems such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay. In this case, the same tariffs apply as for contactless payment with a bank card.

In the technological age, humanity is increasingly striving to simplify life by inventing various ways. Moving around the city is a regular “rite” of everyone without exception. To simplify this process, the Troika transport card was invented, which has already gained great popularity and thousands of users, but there are those who are still not aware of the correct use of such a simplifier. This article provides detailed information that clearly describes each aspect.

Smartphone app functionality

The electronic add-on gives each client a chance to use their own card without having the mentioned one with them. The application provides an opportunity to free yourself from the constant carrying of banknotes and dozens of piles of tickets after each payment. Paying by phone instead of a troika card is also convenient in cultural and public centers. In addition to all of the above, the application has a number of additional features that will greatly facilitate the process:

• at any time you can find out the balance of funds;
• replenishment of the troika card through nfc in a few clicks;
• accessible tracking of completed transactions;
• the ability to link a card of each Russian bank for secure transactions;
• renewal of the subscription after the expiration of the quota.

Undoubtedly, a number of advantages of the application are replenished with the presence of an interface adapted for each person: a colorful menu, a nice font, large icons – this simplifies the use without any restrictions and inconveniences. You don’t even need internet to view your account balance – you can check it anywhere and anytime. The size of the application itself is small, downloading it will not take up much memory on your phone, which is a very convenient addition.

Which devices support the app?

For convenient operation of the application, mobile phones must have special technical indicators, which, by the way, are not too outrageous and inaccessible – most smartphones released over the past 5 years support all options.

By the way, this minimum is very convenient, because such indicators are now available on every phone, which is why we can say that most phones support the application.

Download and install

The process of downloading and installing the application is quite simple, but nevertheless requires a number of specific steps. The Troika contactless card is the first step on the way to downloading, you can buy it in the Moscow metro or in a shop.

The cost of the pledge is small – up to 50 rubles, in the end you can exchange it for the same value if there is no need to use it. It is also recommended to purchase a SIM card with NFC technology, you can buy it in official stores or by ordering on the original website.

Then the process of connecting Troika to the phone begins:

• Place a new SIM card in a special compartment of the phone.
• Open the app store depending on the phone brand (Google Play, App Store).
• Enter “My Troika” in the search bar.
• Go to the first app and start installation.

If you encounter difficulties, you can contact support with a detailed description of the problem, but most often it occurs only when there is no Internet on the phone or when there is no memory at all. The download will be fast enough, after that you can open the application or add it to a convenient folder, just a few clicks, and you can use your map to the fullest.

Setting up the application

In most applications, the application asks to go through a simple registration process, for this you need to provide a certain amount of data, the whole process is safe and protected from hacking.

• Indicate original passport data.
• Enter your phone number.
• Add an email address.
• Generate a password for a new account.
• Add a card by tapping a travel ticket on a smartphone.

It is important to ensure that during the registration process there is always Internet on your phone, otherwise the application will give an error. You can add any e-transport pass.

• Open the app on your smartphone.
• Head to the payment section.
• Place the card on the back cover to recognize the number (if you can’t recognize it, try removing the phone case).
• Check with automatically indicated indicators, check each item for further workflow.
• Click the plus icon.
• Choose the amount of money to replenish the balance, there are no restrictions.
• Choose an available payment method – mobile phone account or bank card.
• If you stopped the selection on the card, enter all the details of the card (number, owner) and click on the confirmation of the operation.
• Make sure the money is credited, if nothing happened, update the application.
• Add funds to the plastic card, to do this, attach it to the back panel again and wait ten to fifteen seconds.

All this will take you no more than five minutes, but at the same time you will save up to several hours, while being in a comfortable environment. If the replenishment failed, contact the application support.

Contactless fare payment with Troika card

It is very easy to pay with a troika card in certain types of transport, such as buses, metro, trams, trolleybuses, you just need to hold the card to the turnstile and wait for a sound confirmation. Paying for travel by phone instead of a troika card is also a fairly simple action, to pay, unlock your iPhone or Android, open the appropriate tab and also bring the phone to the reader, waiting for the beep. Two simple steps will save you a lot of time, unlike paying with coins, bills or tickets, where there are many more steps.

Is it possible to add a triple to the phone?

Of course, it is possible and even necessary to do this. The main method is linking via SMS. Use the number 3210, you can do this only if you have an Adndroid or iOS phone. The whole process will not take you even ten minutes, which is very convenient. Google Pay.

You can link Troika through the specified service just as easily as with banking instruments. At the same time, there are a small number of requirements, namely an Internet connection, the presence of an NFC module, one GB of free memory and a 1 GHz processor. Only with these parameters you will be able to start binding.

• Unlock your smartphone.
• Enter the app.
• Click on the plus and on “add”.
• Scan the card or enter the information yourself.
• Enter the remaining data, in particular the phone number.

It will not be difficult to pay the fare after binding, for this you will just need to unlock your phone, go to Google Pay, bring the gadget to the turnstile and wait for the payment to be completed.

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Apple Pay

Linking a trio with nfc to Apple is as easy as to many other services. To do this, you should:

• Open the “Wallet” application, which is automatically installed on the smartphone.
• Click on the “add card” button.
• Scan the card in the same way or enter data manually.
• Enter the code from the SMS message, if it does not arrive, wait a few seconds, and then try to repeat the operation.

Done! The card is linked, start using.

Samsung Pay

• Click on the “add card” section, and then on the “+” icon.
• After turning on the camera automatically, point it at the card, keep the phone steady.
• Enter the remaining data and confirm the binding.

Now you can also use your Troika card through Samsung Pay, which is a very nice and convenient addition.

Based on tens of thousands of positive user reviews, it appears that the card

Troika is a real find, it is recommended by thousands of people who have already tried payment. The ability to link the card to the phone is a nice addition, it helps to take only one phone with you. The application itself is a very convenient mini-bank with a concise interface that everyone can understand. Payment by card or through the application is really simple, it is enough to perform two actions that replace the process of transferring money, receiving a ticket, presenting it to the controller.

Replenishing the card through the application makes it easier to use: no need to go to a certain point and wait for replenishment in the crowd. Among other things, it is possible to pay for travel through many other services, it will not be difficult to attach a troika, and the process itself will take several minutes.

The use of this card facilitates travel, gives a complete saving of time and effort. Payment via card does not exceed the cost of paying in cash, so in fact the client does not lose anything, but only acquires a solid tool that will serve as an assistant for many years.

Payment in the subway using a mobile phone is in high demand not only among young people, but also among the older generation. Thanks to this, you can eliminate the need to stand in a live queue in front of the cashier. This eliminates the need to carry cash in your wallet.

Is it possible to pay in the subway with a smartphone

Payment by mobile phone is available at all metro stations where specialized payment turnstiles with the option to support PayPass are installed. To complete a transaction, not every smartphone is suitable – an embedded NFC chip is required. An important factor is the connection of a contactless service or the installed Mobile Ticket application.

Payment via contactless payment services

If your mobile phone supports the built-in NFC function and you want to pay for the metro in one click, without using travel tickets, you need to install a specialized application. Depending on the smartphone model, the actions differ from each other.

Google Pay

A specialized service can be installed on any mobile phone running Android OS. The smartphone manufacturer doesn’t matter. Upon completion of the procedure, it is required to link a payment bank card, with which it is planned to pay for travel in the subway in the future. If available, you can add the details of the Troika plastic.

Samsung Pay

The dedicated system can only be installed on Samsung mobile phones. Upon completion of the download procedure with the subsequent installation of the software, it is required to add payment card details one by one. The process is similar with other services.

Apple Pay

Access to the service is provided exclusively for iPhones, iWatch, iPad and personal computers that operate under Mac. It is extremely important that the mobile phone has a built-in NFC chip designed for contactless payment.

General setting instruction

The procedure for setting up a fare in the subway is not difficult. Regardless of the mobile phone model used, the sequence of actions is standard and involves installing a specialized application, followed by linking a bank card.

Download and install app

The specially designed application is free and available in the public domain in the official utility stores. The installation process does not take much time. In the absence of a personal account, it is required to pre-register in order to freely complete the download. Additionally, the user needs:

• Activate the NFC chip built into the mobile phone.
• Install a fingerprint scanner or another passkey to unlock the smartphone screen later.
• Check that the date and time are set correctly.
• Enter the details of a personal payment bank card and successfully pass verification.

The installation procedure is simple. The user needs to do the following:

• Going to the official app store.
• The software of interest is being searched.
• Checking if there is enough free space on the smartphone.
• The download procedure is initiated, followed by installation of the application.

After the performed manipulations, it is required to proceed with the procedure of linking a bank card. This stage takes no more than 2 minutes of free time.

In order for users to successfully use the contactless payment technology, you must first add the details of a payment bank card or Troika. In each case, you need to perform the following manipulation:

• Successfully complete the authorization of your personal account in the application.
• Go to the section for adding payment cards.
• Press the “Add card” button.
• Next, you need to place the payment instrument in a specialized scanning window, or enter the bank card details manually.
• After that, you need to add additional information to the remaining fields.
• The user agrees with the developed terms of use and the privacy policy of the application.
• Successful verification of a bank card by entering an SMS message received on a mobile phone number.

If the bank card verification procedure is successfully completed and there are no technical problems, the system automatically generates a virtual payment instrument for the subsequent payment of the metro fare using contactless technology.

How to pay

Passengers note that it is convenient and easy to pay for travel in the subway using a mobile phone using a contactless method. To do this, you need to always have a charged device at hand and an attached payment card with a positive balance. The available funds must be sufficient to pay for at least one trip. In general, to pay you need to do the following:

• The user takes out a mobile phone from his pocket and unlocks it.
• Next, you need to bring it to a specialized reader, which is installed on the turnstile as close as possible (no more than 10 centimeters).
• You need to wait for the completion of the transaction – after the successful transfer of funds, a confirmation notification is generated.
• Passing through the opened turnstile.

The fare in the subway directly depends on the billing. There is no additional service fee for the transaction.

Mobile ticket

A specialized service is offered by numerous mobile operators. Connects directly to a SIM card with an embedded chip for contactless payments. To buy or exchange, you need to contact a specialized point of sale.

The service operates on any mobile phone that is additionally equipped with an NFC chip. If you wish, you can pay not only for travel in the subway, and other forms of public transport.

Important: account replenishment is carried out in the classical way – transferring funds from a smartphone.

The procedure for connecting a mobile ticket is free. Users need to do the following:

• The purchased SIM card with built-in NFC chip is inserted into the mobile phone and turned on.
• After that, you need to activate the contactless payment module. To do this, in the section for making custom settings, you need to move the slider to the on position.

Account replenishment is carried out instantly. There is no need to perform third-party actions, since the system does everything automatically. Money on the account is available exclusively for paying for public transport and subway fares, as well as tickets to cinemas and zoos.

To deactivate the automatic recharge function, you need to send a message with the text “off” to the short number 3210. The shutdown is immediate. Deactivation of the service functioning is carried out as follows:

• Go to the menu of the installed SIM card.
• The “Mobile ticket” section is selected from the presented list.
• Service stop key is pressed.

If users subsequently re-enable the service, the remaining funds on the balance remain intact and are not automatically debited. Activation is carried out as follows:

• Entering the SIM card menu.
• Selected from the system-generated list of the mobile ticket section.
• Pressing the activation key.

In case of replacement of the SIM card, the activation of the mobile ticket is carried out within 24 hours from the date of the request.

Benefits of paying for metro fares by phone

Paying for mobile phones is becoming more and more popular every time, especially among the youth segments of the population. The convenience of contactless payment using the built-in NFC chip is a quick and easy procedure. The advantages of the technology are:

• autonomy and independence from cash and payment bank cards. Users no longer need to carry around a wallet full of money. A specialized terminal for making a transaction is installed not only in the subway, but even in shops and cinemas;
• significant savings in personal time. The mobile phone is always at hand. Getting it out of your pocket, bringing it as close as possible to a specialized turnstile is not difficult – it takes no more than a few seconds. With the use of standard bank cards, the situation is somewhat different, which entails certain inconveniences;
• reliability. None of the third parties will be able to see how much is on the balance, while it is impossible to read the details of the payment bank card used to make a contactless payment. During the transaction, no personal information is transmitted to the server and is not displayed. At the same time, the system automatically generates a unique digital combination with the assignment of a token;
• ease of use. Even an inexperienced user can pay with a mobile phone. To do this, you only need to bring the open application to the reading terminal to complete the transaction;
• payment without internet access. Network connection is required only for the initial connection of the service. Further operations are performed offline.

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iPhone owners are provided with an additional opportunity – to track the personal location of the smartphone in real time. As a result, this eliminates the possibility of theft of funds from the account in case of loss or theft.

Among the shortcomings, there is a certain dependence on the smartphone. The absence of a capacitive battery makes it impossible to continuously carry out transactions. Therefore, it is required to purchase a high-quality mobile phone that can work without recharging for at least a day, otherwise certain inconveniences may arise.

There are no difficulties with the operation of the application. If there are technical failures, it is enough to wait for the completion of routine maintenance, and then repeat the request. Intuitive interface eliminates errors.

How Face Pay works

• A passenger with FacePay connected, approaches the turnstile, next to which there is a black sticker on the floor with the inscription “Payment by biometrics”.
• It is necessary to look into the camera on the turnstile.
• After a couple of seconds, FacePay will recognize the person’s face and the turnstile will open. You can go.
• The money for the trip will be debited from the card linked to the service.

How to activate Face Pay for use on the subway

• Install the Moscow Metro mobile application on your smartphone.
• Upload a photo of your face in the Face Pay section. It will be stored in the service database. Photos can be taken directly on the phone.
• Link a bank card or a Troika card to the application to pay for the fare. Ready! Now you can pay for the metro using biometrics.

Fare Discounts for Face Pay Users

At first, a trip paid with FacePay will cost 46 rubles. In the future, as the Moscow Department of Transport assures, the price may change: it is planned to develop a system of discounts for this service.

FacePay will not become mandatory for all passengers. All other ways to pay for the fare – by card or by phone – remain valid.