Mastercard Enhances Journey Expertise with Contactless Card Payment on Airport Express

Cardholders can now get pleasure from seamless tap-and-go journeys from airport to metropolis, reinforcing Hong Kong’s place as a number one good journey hub

Mastercard right this moment introduced the enlargement of its contactless cost service is now obtainable on the Airport Express. This enhancement allows cardholders to get pleasure from seamless, tap-and-go journeys between the airport and the town, additional strengthening Hong Kong’s place as a globally related good journey hub.

This launch comes amid a big tourism rebound, with Hong Kong welcoming over 14.3 million guests within the first quarter of the 12 months, representing a 17 % year-on-year improve. As a key cost enabler, Mastercard stays dedicated to enhancing the end-to-end journey expertise for each inbound guests and native residents. As a key first touchpoint for a lot of vacationers, the Airport Express now gives an elevated stage of comfort from the second of arrival. 

Building on the profitable rollout of contactless financial institution card funds on the 9 MTR strains in 2023, this newest enlargement of contactless card acceptance on Airport Express marks the total protection throughout the whole heavy rail community. Driven by the general public’s rising desire for good mobility, Mastercard recorded over 2.3 million contactless card cost transactions on native transit within the first 4 months of this 12 months, representing a 55 % improve 12 months on 12 months.  Mastercard cardholders can now merely faucet their contactless credit score or debit playing cards, or payment-enabled good gadgets on the new Airport Express entry/exit gates for a quick and intuitive journey expertise.

This initiative is a part of Mastercard’s international transit resolution, empowering cardholders to “Pay Like a Local” in main cities worldwide, together with London, Sydney, Singapore, and throughout Korea – delivering a constant, frictionless cost expertise wherever they journey. 

“Mastercard is proud to deepen its partnership with MTR Corporation, further enhancing card acceptance across the city and making everyday mobility more seamless,” stated Helena Chen, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Hong Kong & Macau, Mastercard. “This milestone reflects our global commitment to delivering secure, convenient and frictionless payment experience for both residents and international travelers. By supporting Hong Kong’s Smart Mobility ambitions, Mastercard is also contributing to its continued economic vitality and global competitiveness.”

This enlargement represents the newest milestone in Mastercard’s technique to allow complete cost options throughout Hong Kong’s public transport community, which incorporates Star Ferry, Tramways, buses (besides New Lantao Bus routes), Peak Tram, chosen ferries, taxis and now, the whole MTR heavy rail community together with Airport Express. With this addition, cardholders can now get pleasure from a completely built-in, contactless journey expertise throughout the town.