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Commuters with EZ-link cards expiring this year can replace them for free

04 Jul 2014|5,358 views

From today till 31st December, commuters with EZ-link cards that expire this year can get them replaced at no cost, while stocks last.

With about 1.8 million active EZ-link cards due to expire this year, EZ-link is embarking on a massive six-month exercise to replace them for free, reported The Straits Times.

EZ-link cards have a five-year lifespan, and normally have to be purchased at a non-refundable cost of $5

From today till 31^st December, commuters with cards that expire this year - regardless of whether they have been used recently - can get them replaced at any TransitLink ticket office at no cost, while stocks last.

EZ-link will also hold roadshows every Friday and Saturday this month at various locations, including Ang Mo Kio bus interchange and Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, to replace the cards. Any value in the old card can be transferred to the new one.

The company said free cards will be mailed to customers with expiring cards who are signed up to its auto top-up scheme named EZ-Reload.

Commuters can check if their cards are expiring by going to the website and entering the 16-digit number printed on the back of their cards.

They can also check the expiry date of their cards at general ticketing machines, add value machines, SAM kiosks, OCBC automated teller machines and AXS stations.

With about 1.8 million active EZ-link cards due to expire this year, EZ-link is embarking on a massive six-month exercise to replace them for free, reported The Straits Times.

From today till 31^st December, commuters with cards that expire this year - regardless of whether they have been used recently - can get them replaced at any TransitLink ticket office at no cost, while stocks last.

EZ-link will also hold roadshows every Friday and Saturday this month at various locations, including Ang Mo Kio bus interchange and Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, to replace the cards. Any value in the old card can be transferred to the new one.

The company said free cards will be mailed to customers with expiring cards who are signed up to its auto top-up scheme named EZ-Reload.

Commuters can check if their cards are expiring by going to the website and entering the 16-digit number printed on the back of their cards.

They can also check the expiry date of their cards at general ticketing machines, add value machines, SAM kiosks, OCBC automated teller machines and AXS stations.