TIPS | How to ride the metro with just your phone?

Want to stop digging through your wallet or purse every time you need your MetroCard or ticket? Today,  AnyShanghai will show you how to get on the subway with just your phone to avoid the inconvenience of buying a ticket or carrying a MetroCard (and put an end to all the mini heart-attacks from misplacing them).

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Metro 大都会

Metro 大都会 is an APP that allows you to enter the subway by simply scanning a QR-code. If you don't have Metro 大都会 yet, you can download it by long-pressing the QR-code below:

After the download, here's how you can do:

1. Click on "My" to log in or register:

2. We recommend you use your Alipay account to log in, so you can pay the money by Alipay directly:

3. Link a mobile number:

4. Bind a bank card or Alipay account as a payment option to activate the function:

5. Remember to turn on your Bluetooth when using the app:

6. You will be able to enter the station by scanning the code every time you take metros:

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Use your iPhone as a metro card

1. Open the Wallet app and press the "+" symbol and select "Shanghai transit card":

2. You can recharge your virtual card with your bank card:

* For now, this function is only available in Shanghai and Beijing.

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If you still have questions about above steps, feel free to contact Anna (QR-code below)~

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