Group Can Now Pay via Credit Card, Phone, or Smartwatch
Contactless Payment Options Expand on Public Transportation
Table of Contents
- Contactless Payment Options Expand on Public Transportation
- Contactless Payment Options Expand on Public Transportation
- Frequently Asked Questions About Contactless Payments
- What are the new contactless payment options available?
- Where are these new payment methods available?
- Where will contactless payments be available in the future?
- What are the benefits of using contactless payments?
- when will payment via QR code be available?
- How is this change being implemented?
- summary of Contactless Payment Implementation
- Frequently Asked Questions About Contactless Payments
New system modernizes passenger transport, allowing choice beyond traditional card.
Starting friday, select cities now allow passengers to pay for public transportation using various contactless methods, along with teh existing “Go up” card system. Passengers can now use debit, credit, and prepaid contactless cards (Visa and Mastercard) issued by any bank, and also electronic wallets and smartwatches.
presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni announced the initial rollout:
As of today, readers that admit payment with credit and debit cards are enabled on bus lines in Mendoza Capital; Rafael Río Cuarto; lines 4, 12, 34, 39, 61, 62 and 68 of the city of buenos Aires; and line number 1 of the AMBA.
Manuel Adorni, Presidential Spokesman
Adorni added that the expansion will continue in the coming weeks:
In the coming weeks, the system will be enabled in Neuquén, san Luis, Tucumán, Rosario Sur, Tandil, and numerous lines of the AMBA area. A total of 31,000 UPR readers will be updated in groups of more then 60 cities nationwide and on seven AMBA train lines.
Manuel Adorni, Presidential Spokesman
According to the official, the National Government aims to provide users with greater flexibility.
With this measure, the National Government promotes users’ freedom by choosing the means of payment, along with modernizing and expediting the system to access public transport, as is already the case in many cities worldwide.
Manuel Adorni, Presidential Spokesman
The authorization of new payment methods on public transportation will be extended to additional locations gradually. Implementation on trains and other locations will be communicated as start dates are confirmed, following the necessary installation and system updates.
Payment via QR code is slated to become available by the end of May for localities already offering option payment methods, in accordance with resolutions from the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic.
Contactless Payment Options Expand on Public Transportation
Frequently Asked Questions About Contactless Payments
contactless payment options are rapidly transforming public transportation, offering greater convenience and efficiency for riders while modernizing existing systems. This article addresses common questions regarding teh adoption and implementation of these new technologies.
What are the new contactless payment options available?
Starting March 28, 2025, passengers in select cities can use a variety of contactless payment methods on public transportation, complementing the existing “go up” card system:
Contactless Credit and Debit Cards: Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
Electronic Wallets: Mobile payment services are also available.
Smartwatches: Users can pay with smartwatches.
Where are these new payment methods available?
The initial rollout of these new payment methods includes the following locations:
Bus Lines: Mendoza Capital, rafael Río Cuarto, and specific lines in Buenos Aires (4, 12, 34, 39, 61, 62, and 68) and AMBA (line number 1).
Where will contactless payments be available in the future?
Expansion will continue in the coming weeks to include:
Neuquén
San luis
Tucumán
Rosario Sur
Tandil
Numerous lines in the AMBA area
Seven AMBA train lines
What are the benefits of using contactless payments?
The National Government aims to provide users with:
Greater Versatility: Users can choose their preferred payment method.
Modernization and Expediency: Faster and more efficient access to public transport.
when will payment via QR code be available?
Payment via QR code is slated to become available by the end of May in localities already offering alternative payment methods.
How is this change being implemented?
reader Updates: A total of 31,000 UPR readers will be updated across more than 60 cities nationwide.
Phased Rollout: The introduction of new payment methods will be phased in gradually.
Trains and Other Locations: Implementation on trains and other locations will be communicated as start dates are confirmed following the installation and system updates.
summary of Contactless Payment Implementation
| Feature | Details |
| :———————– | :——————————————————————————– |
| Payment Methods | Contactless cards, electronic wallets, smartwatches.|
| Initial Launch Locations | Select cities, including Buenos Aires, Mendoza capital, and Rio Cuarto. |
| Future Expansion | Neuquén, San Luis, Tucumán, Rosario Sur, Tandil, AMBA area (multiple lines) |
| QR Code Availability| Planned by the end of May for existing payment method areas. |
| Goals | To provide users with greater flexibility and modernize the system |