Open Loop Transit Payments
Let passengers pay with a supported contactless bank card or mobile NFC payment. movinton connects onboard payment acceptance, bus fare validators and central fare management within one public transport payment system.
Passenger payments
A simple tap. A connected journey.
Bring cards, QR tickets and mobile payments together with onboard validation and a central fare collection platform.
- 1Passenger payment
- 2Onboard validation
- 3Central fare management
What are open-loop transit payments?
Open-loop transit payments allow passengers to use supported payment cards or mobile wallets that are also used outside the transport network. This gives riders an alternative to obtaining a dedicated transit card. Acceptance depends on the supported payment methods and the payment infrastructure configured for the deployment.
Contactless boarding on buses
At the vehicle, the fare validator provides the passenger’s point of interaction with the payment system. movinton supports contactless bank cards alongside transit smart cards, QR tickets and mobile NFC payments. Operators can bring these payment channels into the same fare collection environment while retaining the media appropriate to their passenger base.
Centralized fare and transaction management
Open-loop acceptance works with the back office that manages fares, devices and transaction visibility. Teams can review payment activity and administer fare policies from a central environment. Where account-based ticketing is used, passenger account management forms an additional layer alongside payment acceptance.
Plan payment acceptance as part of the transit project
A deployment brings together onboard devices, connectivity, fare rules and payment integrations. Discuss the required payment methods, bank or payment service provider relationships, passenger concessions and operational reporting with the movinton team. The final project scope establishes how these components work across the bus network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do passengers need a dedicated transit card?
For a supported open-loop journey, passengers can use their contactless bank card or supported mobile payment. Transit smart cards and QR tickets can remain available as additional payment options.
Can open-loop payments work with account-based ticketing?
Yes. Open-loop describes the payment media accepted; ABT describes the central management of passenger accounts and fare entitlements. The two can be combined in a transit fare collection system.
Which bank cards and mobile wallets are accepted?
Supported cards, payment schemes and mobile wallets depend on the selected devices, payment integrations and project configuration. Contact movinton to confirm the acceptance scope for your network.
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