guangzhou metro payment for metro ticket
Can I use Alipay to buy metro tickets from the Guangzhou metro ticket vending machine? Can I still use cash to buy tickets from the vending machine? I have Alipay app but the other traveller does have, so I need to buy 2 tickets. Appreciate your advise.
Yes, you can use Alipay at many of the Guangzhou Metro ticket vending machines, but it depends on the specific machine. Most modern machines accept Alipay QR code payment as well as UnionPay cards, but some older machines may only accept cash or the Guangzhou Metro card.
If one of your fellow travelers does not have Alipay, you can still use cash to buy metro tickets. The vending machines generally accept Chinese yuan in coins and notes. Here’s a simple breakdown:
- Alipay payment: Select the QR code payment option on the vending machine, scan with your Alipay app, and pay. The machine will dispense the ticket after payment.
- Cash payment: Insert coins or banknotes into the cash slot of the vending machine and select your ticket. The machine will return change if necessary.
- Multiple tickets: Most machines allow you to select the quantity of tickets before payment, so you can buy tickets for yourself and the other traveler in one transaction, whether paying with cash or Alipay.
Alternatively, you can consider using a Guangzhou Metro stored-value card (Yang Cheng Tong card), which can be purchased at stations and topped up with cash or Alipay. This is convenient if you plan to take multiple trips in the city.
In summary, you have both options: pay with your Alipay for one ticket and use cash for the other, or pay cash for both tickets if preferred. Make sure to have small notes or coins ready if paying cash, as machines may not accept very large denominations.
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