One small plastic card is packed with benefits to add ease to your lifestyle.
Since its introduction on October 3, 2015, three million beep™ cards have been sold. AF Payments shared that six out of 10 Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) riders use the beep™ card.
The card’s main purpose was to give you less time standing in a queue to buy train tickets. The card also gives you the freedom to switch trains using one ticket.
Now, it can take you farther than the stations of the three rail transport lines in the Philippines.
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Here 5 additional things your beep™ card can do for you!
Pay toll gate fees at Cavitex and NLEX
Gone are the days when only commuters were interested in beep™ cards. Now, drivers and private car owners can take advantage of contactless cards. All types of beep™ cards have been accepted at Cavitex and NLEX since the last quarter of 2016. This is to lessen the transaction time spent at toll gates.
Ride the bus on a tap with Beep Card
You can now pay for your bus trips with the beep™ cards. The selected bus lines are HM Transport Airport Loop, Citylink Coach Services, Froehlich, BGC Bus, P2P, and RRCG P2P buses. All standard and specialized beep™ cards work in these buses.
Upon entering the bus, look for the beep™ Bus Validator. This is usually located near the driver. Tap your card and wait for the beep™. Make sure not to double tap to avoid getting overcharged. There is no need to tap again when you get off the bus if you are riding for a specific destination, such as P2P or BGC buses.
If you are riding a multi-fare or distance-based bus such as Citylink buses, then you need to tap out to ensure that the correct fare was deducted. To identify buses that accept the beep™ card payment, remember to look for the beep™ sticker.
Watch a movie at Robinson’s Movieworld
Feeling drained after a week of hard work? Watch a movie at Robinson’s Galleria Ortigas, Metro East, Manila, Magnolia, and Forum. Yes! You read it right. You can now pay for your cinema tickets with the same card you use to pay for your train and bus rides.
Get discounts on LRT fares with a Beep Card
Get as much as Php 9 discount on your LRT rides with the beep™ card.
Let’s say you tapped in from EDSA and then alighted to Blumentrit. Your beep™ card will only be charged Php21, whereas you have to pay Php30 for a Single Journey Ticket for the same trip. If you make 10 rides a week, then you can save Php90.
Take note that the discounted rates are only for LRT rides.
Purchase items at FamilyMart and Circle K
Yes! You can now reload and buy food or other items in selected convenience stores with your beep™ card. You don’t have to turn your bag inside out just to look for loose change, you can just tap the card on a scanner. You’ll see your balance and have an idea of how much you can spend with it.
What can you buy in FamilyMart and Circle K with your beep™ card? You can buy rice meals, desserts, snacks, and anything else as long as the beep™ wallet has sufficient balance of course.
If you are the type of person who is uncomfortable wielding your wallet in public, and you do not want to take out your credit card either, then the beep™ card will solve this problem. It gives you the privacy of your money on hand. Also, it gives you the ability to carry more money without attracting thieves and hold-uppers.
How will you know if the branch accepts the beep™ card payments? You will easily see the beep™ card sticker on the glass door. You will also immediately see the card reader in front of the cashier.
How about the Senior Citizens and PWD discounts on Beep Card?
Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) can have their own specialized beep™ Concessionary Cards to get their 20% discount.
Students can also get a discount. However, it will not be applicable for MRT and LRT lines yet. Why? Because only the transportations under LTFRB are mandated to give fare discounts for students, and the three railway transit lines are under Light Rail Transit Authority.
You can get the beep™ Discount Cards at these locations:
- BGC Bus: EDSA McKinley and Market! Market! terminals
- Citylink: San Lorenzo Place, Upper McKinley, Eastwood, and Newport P2P terminals
- RRCG: South Park Alabang, ATC, Greenbelt 1, StarMall Alabang, and StarMall Shaw
- Froehlich : Glorietta 5 and Trinoma P2P terminals
The application only takes a couple of minutes, and you just need to present your valid IDs. The verification, on the other hand, may take a week.
Beep™ Cards has more to offer. It can give you more flexibility in transportation, shopping, and entertainment. If you live or work in Metro Manila, it can bring a huge impact on your daily commute. If you have a transportation budget, this card can help you to stick with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where To Purchase Beep Card?
Beep cards are available for every commuter in Metro Manila. You can buy your first cards through the list below. Also, if you damage or lose your beep car, you can get it replaced too.
- LRT1, LRT, and MRT stations
- FamilyMart branches within Metro Manila
- Bus stops and terminals like Citylink, BGC Bus, HM Transport, RRCG
How To Get Beep Card?
Aside from the bus stops, train stations, and FamilyMart, you can get a beep card via the “Ticket Vending Machine.” Follow these steps to secure yourself a card.
Step 1. Choose the “Stored Value Card” from the screen.
Step 2. Pay the card. You may insert your bills or coins into the right machine slot.
Step 3. Your Beep Card will be dispensed in the ticket bin.
How Much Is Beep Card?
A Beep Card costs Php 30. It is a one-time issuance fee that is valid for four years.
How Much Can I Reload My Beep Card?
You can load your Beep Card starting with Php 13 up to Php 10,000.
Where To Load Beep Card Online?
Loading your Beep Card is now more convenient. Aside from the Beep reloading site, you can reload through the different online channels such as:
- BPI online app
- ChinaBank ATM
- EON by Unionbank
- Coins.ph app
- JustPayto
- PayMaya
- Smart Padala
- ShopeePay
How To Check Beep Card Balance?
Know your current card balance through various ways from:
- Teller booths in LRT/MRT stations
- Ticket vending machines in LRT/MRT stations
- Any FamilyMart branch
- Coins.ph app
- China Bank ATM
- Beep™ mobile app
You can easily and conveniently access your Beep Card through a mobile app. Check these steps so you can keep track of your card use.
Step 1. Download and install the Beep app. You can get it from Google Play or App Store.
Step 2. Create an account. Use your mobile number to sign-up. Then, enter your name and email address. Afterward, set a PIN code you can easily remember.
Step 3. Add your Beep™ Card. Enter your beep card number from the back of the card. Take note that you only need the last 10 digits.
Step 4. Be familiar with the features of your Beep app. Explore for a better experience. You may open “Transaction History” and “Beep Rewards.”
Step 5. Check your Beep™ Card Balance. The Home menu shows the total available balance. It comes from the different registered beep cards. You can view the specific running balance from each card at the bottom.
Does Beep Card have customer service?
Yes. If you have questions or concerns, you may contact it via:
- Call the Beep hotline at (02) 8737-9600 / Smart (0998) 581-9675 / Globe (0917) 512-1319
- Follow its official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/beepcardph/
- Talk to an agent via a Twitter account at https://twitter.com/beep_card
- Visit their office at 4F Makati Stock Exchange Building, Makati City, Philippines
What’s the catch?
Now you know the various uses of beep card. Of course, everything has two sides of the coin.
You can load your card as much as Php 10,000. Use it as a card wallet to pay for transportation fares, movie tickets, and snacks in a convenience store.
However, you have to take care of it. Once you lose the card, the amount it has can’t be refunded. Load it up at your own risk.
Secure your beep card load with Cash Mart. It offers an online loan at low interest. So you can maximize the uses of beep card without fretting.
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