The discounted fare matrix, implemented by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), applies to single-journey tickets, stored-value cards, and cashless payments starting March 23. By enabling access to discounted fares through digital payments, the initiative aims to make daily commuting more affordable while improving convenience for passengers. Visa says the system is designed for a mobile-first market, where more people are now using smartphones for shopping, bills, and daily payments. With Scan to Pay and Visa Pay, the company says it is pushing to expand secure QR payments while giving consumers more flexible ways to pay across borders. Read more in our articles including "BPI expands barcode cash deposit service to Robinsons Retail stores" and "DOTr’s MRT-3 50% fare discount now accessible via GCash".
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Jun 16, 2026The discounted fare matrix, implemented by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), applies to single-journey tickets, stored-value cards, and cashless payments starting March 23. By enabling access to discounted fares through digital payments, the initiative aims to make daily commuting more affordable while improving convenience for passengers.
Visa says the system is designed for a mobile-first market, where more people are now using smartphones for shopping, bills, and daily payments. With Scan to Pay and Visa Pay, the company says it is pushing to expand secure QR payments while giving consumers more flexible ways to pay across borders.
Our coverage of QR payments includes: "BPI expands barcode cash deposit service to Robinsons Retail stores"; "DOTr’s MRT-3 50% fare discount now accessible via GCash"; "BDO Pay now accepted across SM shopping and retail outlets". Each article provides unique insights and information.