Visa launches tap-to-ride solution in Ho Chi Minh Metro Line 1

It can support payments via cards, mobile devices, and wearables.

Visa has launched a tap-to-ride solution at the ticket gates of the Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 1 (Benh Thanh - Suoi Tien).

The solution will support contactless payments via globally issued cards, mobile devices, and wearables, Visa said in a press release.

Contactless payments are also now available at ticket counters. Commuters can use the HCMC Metro HURC app for in-app payments.