It might be of interest to you that if you keep up with the news, public transportation fare systems are getting a makeover with Beep Cards to allow cash-free transactions. 

Beeper Cards are used on rail and bus systems as train and metro systems. It is all a matter of tapping, sliding, or inserting the card into the machine and then getting on with your journey. You should, however, ensure that your card has enough credit to avoid any delays in processing.

What is a Beep Card?

Powered by beep™, this is the first reloadable stored-value card in the Philippines. It will be primarily used for electronic payment of transportation fares in Metro Manila’s train stations and selected bus terminals.

How much does a Beep Card cost?

This is a one-time issuance fee of ₱30, a one-time fee for each Beep card. The Beep cards have a lifetime validity of four years.

What is a Beep Card Used For?

The Beep card was launched in 2015 as a service designed to be widely used in LRT1, LRT2, and MRT3 train systems. A few bus lines – including BGC Bus, Citylink buses, and most P2P buses – eventually began accepting Beep Cards for the payment of fares.

What Are The Benefits Of Using A Beep Card?

This will make the payment process easier for commuters in the Philippines. With this card, you won’t have to stand in line for a long time to buy train or bus tickets, versus paying for these tickets in cash. You can also use this app to pay for your fare even if you do not have exact change or coins.

Reload your Beep Card using GCash, Credit/Debit Cards, or Bank Transfers

You can add a load to the Beep Card in two main ways. To start with, online methods are entirely hassle-free and save you time. On the other hand, there is also the more traditional over-the-counter method. You’ll be able to see for yourself today which of the said methods you prefer, and we’ll list them all out for you here.  

Here Is a Step-by-Step Guide on How to Top Up Your Beep Card

Even though GCash cannot be directly used as a payment method, a website called JustPayTo lets you use credit/debit cards and bank transfers and Globe’s payment service as a means of payment. Despite this, there is a ₱10 service fee associated with using this service.

1. The first thing you should do is to go to the JustPayTo Beep Card website: Beep Card | JustPayto.
2. Choose a payment method that is most convenient for you. On the back of your Beep Card, you will find a 16-digit number you must enter. 
3.  After you have entered the load amount, tap “Pay Now.” 
4. To complete the process, you must visit a Beep E-load station and insert your card into the machine.

Reload your Beep Card using PayMaya

Unlike GCash, PayMaya makes it easy for you to pay for Beep Card loads directly. 

1. The first step is to open the PayMaya app on your smartphone, select shop, then select transport.
2. Next, you need to choose the denomination you want to load. 
3. It can be done in three ways: ₱105, ₱255, and ₱505; all of them include the ₱5 fee.
4. On the back of your Beep Card, you will find the 16-digit code you need to enter. 
5. Wait for the confirmation SMS sent by PayMaya that the transaction was successful.

Using Coins.ph to reload a Beep Card

The following is a solution that allows you to complete your transactions online without having to go to a Beep station. However, you will have smartphones equipped with NFC technology for this to work. And the best bit is, it’s FREE of charge.

1. Make sure that your phone has NFC capabilities before you begin. If this is the case, you must go into the settings and enable NFC functionality. 
2. The second step is to open your Coins.ph app. On the bottom right of the main screen, tap see all menus, then tap Beep.
3. You will have to hold the Beep Card on the back of your phone for a moment or two until your balance appears on the screen. 
4. To load a credit card, follow the steps below: First, tap load card. Then, choose the amount to load and then slide to pay. 
5. When you’re prompted to do so, put your Beep card back onto your phone so that the transaction can be completed.

Reload Beep Card using the BPI Online App

1. Open the BPI Mobile app on your smartphone. 
2. Tap the icon on the upper left corner of the screen, then tap payments/load and tap load e-wallet, and you will see the following page. 
3. You must select the account you want to credit the purchase to in the load from the section. 
4. Choose BEEP in the load to section. 
5. On the back of your Beep card, you will find a 16-digit number that you will have to enter in the Reference Number part of the form. 
6. Next, you need to enter the loan amount. After you have double-checked everything is correct, you need to hit the next button, type the one-time password (OTP), and tap the submit button. 
7. To complete the transaction, you must approach a Beep station and tap your card.

Using Smart Padala to reload the Beep Card

1. You first need to check with your nearest Smart Padala branch, agent, or partner store if you can load the Beep Card there.
2. Please provide the 16-digit number on the back of your Beep Card and the amount to load.
3. Next, you must pay the amount and the ₱10 service charge.
4. It is important to proceed to the Beep station and place your card to complete the transaction.

Physical loading stations for Beep Cards

Please find the list of Beep loading stations below if you are planning to load your Beep Card physically. Most participating branches are spread out throughout the metropolis and other Philippines areas.

• 2AV Payment Center
• 2Go Express
• 888 Casher Corporation
• 921 Bills Payment Center
• ACN Bayad Center
• ACN Office Mart – Bagong Barrio
• Alex Business Center & Remittance Servcs
• ALJOY Bills Payment
• Amz Bayad Center – San Bartolome
• Amz Bayad Center – Talipapa
• Arfaz Business Center – Sta Quiteria
• Barangka Credit Cooperative
• Bayad Center
• CNA Bayad Center
• E-load Stations / Stored Value Updater (Svu)
• Ebiz
• EKCA Bills Payment Center
• Franchesca Bayad Center
• Global Reliance
• Isetann
• JASM Printing Service
• JMA Techno Square
• JRSKC Payment Center – Bagong Silang
• Lightyear Bayad Center
• LRT 1 Stations
• Mail Depot – Parang
• MDR3 Service Center Inc.
• MLT Bayad Center – Mira Mall
• MMG Payment Center
• MVNL Bayad Center
• Navotas A1 – North Bay
• Netopia
• New Life Business Enterprise
• Nigz Collection Enterprise
• P2P Terminals
• Payload Computer
• PCER – MPC
• Pera Hub
• Pitx Loading Kiosks
• Psalm 23 Payment Center
• Quick Pay Bills Payment Center
• RB Of Magdalena – Taguig
• RB Of Maragondon Ho
• RB Of Maragondon Magallanes
• RS Group Corp – Tutuban
• San Mateo Bank – Tumana
• Second Rb Of Valenzuela
• Serv Bayad Center Lotus Mall Imus
• Seven Two Seven Money Remittance Srvcs
• Sikap Development Coop.
• SJDM Savings & Coop – Tungkong Mangga
• SM Malls
• Three For The Road Bayad Center
• Tiago Payment Center
• Todoc Rice Trading
• Top Grosser Bills Collecting Center
• Tri-resi Bayad Center – Filinvest I
• USSC
• Vamesa Corporation
• VFS Enterprises – Anonas
• Villarica Pawnshop
• West Rembo Bayad Center