iPASS
一卡通 |
| Location | Taiwan |
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| Launched | December 2007; 16 years ago (2007-12) |
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| Technology | |
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| Manager | iPASS Corporation |
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| Currency | TWD (NT$10,000 maximum load) |
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| Stored-value | Pay as you go |
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| Credit expiry | None |
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| Website | www.i-pass.com.tw/en |
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iPASS (Chinese: 一卡通; pinyin: yī kǎ tōng; Zhuyin Fuhao: ㄧ ㄎㄚˇ ㄊㄨㄥ) is a contactless smart card operated by the iPASS Corporation. Starting from February 13, 2017, both EasyCard and iPASS are accepted for virtually all public transport in Taiwan, including rapid transit, buses, and Taiwan Railways Administration services. It also serves as an electronic wallet.
History
iPASS was originally operated by the Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation. It was released in December 2007 and began to operate in March 2008 along with the opening of the Kaohsiung Metro. The operation of iPASS was transferred to iPASS Corporation in early 2014, and subsequently added electronic wallet functionality in addition to its use as a transportation card.[1]
In September 2018, iPASS launched iPASS Money in collaboration with LINE Pay, allowing users to transfer money to other LINE users and pay merchants through the LINE app. This made iPASS the first smart card provider in Taiwan to seek approval from the Financial Supervisory Commission to offer digital payment services.[2]
Usage
As of November 2023, iPASS is accepted for payment at:[3]
- All Kaohsiung Metro, Taipei Metro, New Taipei Metro, Taichung Metro, and Taoyuan Metro stations
- Taiwan Railways Administration stations
- City, coach, and tourist shuttle buses in Taiwan
- Ferries in Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Kinmen
- YouBike
- 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Hi-Life, and OK Mart stores in Taiwan
- Various other merchants (full list)
- Scenic areas including Taipei Zoo and National Palace Museum (full list)
iPASS is compatible with wearable contactless wallets including Garmin Pay and Fitbit Pay.[2]
Availability
The adult standard card is sold at:
In addition to a standard adult stored-value card, iPASS offers co-branded credit and debit cards, customized cards for large enterprises or schools, and cards for seniors, small children, students, and persons with disability certificates.
