How GCash charges for public transportation?

MRT-3
You will see 3 charges for one trip:

1. The first fare is charged when you tap in.
2. When you exit, this first fare is refunded.
3. The correct fare for your trip is then charged.

Important reminders

• Tap only one card or device (not your whole wallet or bag).
• Use the same card or device to enter and exit.
• Keep enough GCash balance to avoid blocks and repeated charge attempts.
• If you use a Mastercard debit or credit card, your total fare for the day is auto-charged once it reaches PHP 250.

If a charge fails:

• Cash in to your GCash wallet.
• Tap your card on the turnstile again so your unpaid fares can be charged.
• Once a retry works, your card is usually unblocked within 1 hour.
• Your card may be blocked, and Mastercard or Visa may keep retrying the charge for up to 14 days.
• If you need to ride right away, use Commute QR or another payment method.

MRT-3 and LRT-2

• You are first charged an initial fare at the start of your trip.
• After your actual fare is computed, any extra amount is refunded.
• You only pay the actual fare for your trip.

MRT-3 and LRT-2

• You are charged once for the single journey ticket when you buy it.
• This shows as one Scan to Pay transaction in your GCash activity.