How much does a metro card cost? Summary of hot topics and hot content across the entire network
Recently, the discussion about the price of subway cards has become one of the hot topics. This article will combine the hot content on the entire network in the past 10 days to sort out relevant information about metro card prices for you, and attach structured data to help you quickly understand the purchase cost of metro cards in various places.
1. Comparison of subway card prices in major cities across the country
The following is the selling price and deposit situation of subway cards in some cities across the country (data comes from the official websites of subway cards in each city and public reports):
| city | Metro card name | Selling price (yuan) | Deposit (yuan) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | All-in-one card | 20 | 20 (refundable) | Some commemorative cards are more expensive |
| Shanghai | transportation card | 20 | 20 (refundable) | Support nationwide interoperability |
| Guangzhou | Yangchengtong | 15-30 | No deposit | Some customized cards are more expensive |
| Shenzhen | Shenzhen Tong | 20 | 20 (refundable) | Support mobile phone NFC recharge |
| Chengdu | Tianfutong | 20 | 20 (refundable) | Some commemorative editions sell for more than 50 yuan |
2. Recent hot topics: Will subway cards be replaced by electronic payments?
With the popularity of mobile payment, subways in many places have supported the NFC function of scanning QR codes to board the train or mobile phones. For example, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other places can directly use Alipay or WeChat to scan the QR code to enter the station. This trend triggered heated discussions among netizens:“Will metro cards disappear in the future?”
Netizens who support electronic payment think:"It's more convenient to scan the QR code and take the bus. You don't have to queue up to buy cards or recharge."Some elderly passengers prefer to use physical cards because they think the operation is easier. In addition, the collectible value of subway cards has also become a focus of discussion, with some limited edition subway cards doubling in price on the second-hand market.
3. Other functions and preferential policies of metro cards
In addition to basic ride functions, multi-city metro cards also provide the following discounts:
| city | Preferential policies | Extra features |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Combined bus and subway discounts (20% off after spending over 100 yuan) | Can be used in some supermarkets |
| Shanghai | Transfer discount (1 yuan off within 120 minutes) | Support interoperability in 300+ cities across the country |
| Guangzhou | 50% off student card | Available for taxi payment |
4. How to choose a metro card that suits you?
1.short term tourists: It is recommended to use electronic payment (such as scanning the QR code to take a ride) to avoid the trouble of card purchase and refund. 2.long term commuter: You can enjoy cumulative discounts by purchasing physical cards, and monthly pass services are also available in some areas. 3.collectors: Pay attention to the commemorative cards officially issued by Metro. Some limited editions have room for appreciation.
5. Summary
The price of a metro card varies by city and function, but is generally between 15 and 30 yuan. Some cities require an additional deposit. With the popularity of electronic payment, the usage rate of physical cards has declined, but its preferential policies and collection value still attract some users. In the future, metro cards may develop in a diversified direction and become one of the carriers of urban culture.
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