{"id":26838,"date":"2022-12-31T17:16:22","date_gmt":"2022-12-31T17:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/12\/31\/how-to-visit-top-sights-in-singapore-using-apple-pay-apple-wallet-and-zero-cash\/"},"modified":"2022-12-31T17:16:22","modified_gmt":"2022-12-31T17:16:22","slug":"how-to-visit-top-sights-in-singapore-using-apple-pay-apple-wallet-and-zero-cash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/12\/31\/how-to-visit-top-sights-in-singapore-using-apple-pay-apple-wallet-and-zero-cash\/","title":{"rendered":"How to visit top sights in Singapore using Apple Pay, Apple Wallet, and zero cash"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As travel restrictions finally ease, many are booking flights to destinations such as the tech-forward Singapore. Here’s how to visit Singapore’s top sights without having to shell out a single physical coin. <\/p>\n

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On a recent visit to Singapore, both my husband and I were able to go sightseeing around Singapore without any cash. We used Apple Pay<\/a> to do things like buy hawker street food and ride the Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) system. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The benefits of cashless travel are numerous, such as removing the worries of pickpocketing or losing your wad of cash. As a bonus, you can skip shady currency exchange places. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Before your flight to Singapore, make sure to load your Apple Wallet with the cards you want to use. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Singapore’s MRT, accepts cards including MasterCard or Visa credit and debit cards and NETS contactless ATM cards. Check Singapore’s Land Transport Authority SimplyGo<\/a> for the latest accepted card payment list. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you choose to purchase a rechargeable EZ-Link card to ride the MRT, add this to your Apple Wallet<\/a> before your trip. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You could use any of the above cards for contactless payments by tapping the card at the train station, but loading them up on your Apple Wallet before your trip will save you from having to carry a physical card around town. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Before using Apple Pay abroad, confirm with your bank about any possible fees they may charge. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If possible, when adding a card to your Apple wallet or Apple Pay, use a card with zero foreign transaction fees. It’s even better if this is a card that gives you extra points for travel and food transactions, as well as offering travel insurance. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Singapore’s MRT system is built to handle cashless payments with the tap of a card. However, having your card preloaded onto your Apple Watch<\/a> or iPhone makes it easier as it’s one less thing to worry about. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Before entering the train platform, simply scan your Apple Watch or iPhone<\/a> with Apple Wallet enabled. Once the card payment has been verified, you can go right through. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Besides the MRT, a popular way to get around Singapore is by Grab<\/a> or Gojek<\/a>, on-demand taxi services much like Uber<\/a> or Lyft in the States. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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To use this transportation option, simply enter your card information into the Grab or Gojek app. Your card will be deducted for the cost of the taxi ride, and once again you can do all of this without using any physical cash. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Many top attractions in Singapore accept Apple Pay. Before visiting, research the specific landmarks you want to visit and look for their accepted payments. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Here is a list from Apple<\/a> of the current participating banks and card issuers in Singapore. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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