Starting 13 September, international tourists can easily pass through the entire Beijing rail transit network with MasterCard and Visa cards issued overseas at the turnstile without applying, which means there is no need for foreigners to buy a ticket and then swipe it.
This service covers a total length of 836 km. Visitors can use this payment method at all gates, across 490 stations along 27 subway lines, including two airport lines - Xijiao Line and Yizhuang T1 Line. The Suburban Railway Line S2 is also part of this scheme. During these periods, fares are paid automatically according to the same billing rules as the local residents.
Moreover, Beijing will also launch an international version of the "Yitongxing" app, enabling foreign tourists to use QR codes for travel. Overseas phone numbers and identity verification are allowed during the registration step.
