iPASS (Taiwan)

iPASS
一卡通
Location	Taiwan
Launched	December 2007
Technology	MIFARE;
Manager	iPASS Corporation
Currency	New Taiwan dollar (NT$10,000 maximum load)
Stored-value	Pay as you go
Credit expiry	None
Website	https://www.i-pass.com.tw/EN/

The iPASS (Chinese: 一卡通) is a contactless smartcard operated by the iPASS Corporation. Starting from February 13, 2017, both EasyCard and iPASS in Taiwan are accepted for virtually all public transport including Kaohsiung Metro, Taipei Metro, buses and TRA. It also serves as an electronic wallet. It is available for purchase at all Kaohsiung and Taipei metro stations, and some convenience stores.

History

The iPASS was originally operated by KRTC. It was released in 2007 and began to operate in 2008 along with the opening of KMRT. In 2014, the operation of iPASS was transferred to iPASS Corporation.

Scope of usage

As of 1 September 2015, the scope of usage is:

Entire Kaohsiung Metro and Taipei Metro system
Most buses island-wide that don't run on freeways. See Full list of companies
TRA: Yilan, Western, Pingxi, Shen'ao, Liujia, Neiwan, Jiji, and Shalun Lines
All country's public rental bike
Ferries in Kaohsiung operated by Kaohsiung City Shipping Co., Ltd.
Parking lots. Full list
Shops. Full list

Types of cards

Adult: 15% discount for Kaohsiung Metro, and 20% discount for Taipei Metro. May apply for 1~2 day pass.
Student/Student ID Pass: 25% discount for Kaohsiung Metro, and 20% discount for Taipei Metro. NT$2 discount for buses in Kaohsiung per section.
Senior/Disabled: 50% discount for KMRT. May take buses in Kaohsiung free of charge.
Partner of Disabled: Same discount as Disabled cards when accompanying the disabled for KMRT. NT$2 discount for buses in Kaohsiung per section.
iPASS Credit Card: Issued by banks. Same as Adult, but is capable of adding value automatically.
Special cards: Same as Adult or Student but with unique appearances, most commonly associated with events. Limited availability.

Adult and Student cards cost NT$100.

Availability

As of 1 September 2015, the Adult card is sold at:

All Kaohsiung and Taipei metro stations
OK convenience stores
Hi-life convenience stores
FamilyMart convenience stores
7-11 convenience stores
Some Pingtung bus stations
Tainan bus station at TRA Tainan station.

Usage

The iPASS is a contactless card. Simply holding the card in the vicinity of a scanner would complete the transaction. As of 2015/9/1, the locations that provide add-value services are as follows:

All Kaohsiung and Taipei metro stations
FamilyMart in Taiwan
OK in Taiwan
7-Eleven in Taiwan
Hi-Life in Taiwan
TRA stations where it can be used
Some Pingtung bus stations
Kaohsiung City Hall

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