IBA Group Launches Contactless Fare Payment by Bankcards in Chisinau
IBA Group proceeded with the expansion of IBA Fare Collection (AFC) system. Following the successful implementation of IBA AFC in Eastern Europe, the company implemented its tapXphone solution in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova. IBA Group completed the project in record time. IBA Group implemented this pilot project in Moldova in cooperation with Visa, Victoriabank, the Chisinau Municipal Council, and local carriers.
The IBA’s tapXphone solution allows for paying and accepting fares without any additional hardware like validators or POS terminals. The solution turns a regular smartphone with NFC into a payment terminal. Tapping an NFC-enabled device at a conductor’s smartphone, a passenger can pay for a trip in seconds. Passengers can pay fares by bankcard, phone, smartwatch, fitness band, or other NFC-enabled mobile devices.
The procedure is similar to the one implemented in Eastern Europe. Passengers do not need to download any applications. The operation takes place in a split second. The indicators on the fare collector’s smartphone light up and a till slip evidencing successful payment appears on the screen. If needed, one can take a photo or send it to any phone number.
As for transport carriers, they do not need to purchase points of sale (POS). Using smartphones as payment acceptance devices, they can simplify fare collection and payment processing, as well as reduce the costs associated with the development of transport systems.
Earlier, IBA Group and Visa implemented contactless fare payment without validators in public transport, where all city bus routes are equipped with smartphones.
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