#LRT MRT cashless payments

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is introducing cashless payments for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT). We previously reported that this was already in effect via MRT-3 with payments in GCash/QRPh. To reiterate, the first phase of the cashless payments rollout will start next month. Readers should expect the turnstiles to be installed at key LRT and MRT stations by then. MRT-3 now accepts cashless payments (GCash, QR Ph) following a pilot test run. For cashless payments, commuters can now simply scan the QR code on ticket booth counters. GCash is offering cashback to MRT-3 and LRT-2 commuters who pay their fares using GCash Commute QR from July 20 to August 20, 2026. The promotion aims to encourage more commuters to try cashless fare payments and make everyday train rides more convenient. Read more in our articles including "DOTr introducing cashless payments for LRT and MRT" and "MRT-3 now accepts cashless payments (GCash, QR Ph)".