To be able to enjoy the full benefits of the Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled cards, please ensure you meet the following prerequisites:
- Users’ TNG eWallet account needs to be eKYC verified
- Users need to have an NFC compatible device with minimum Operating Software requirement of iOS 13 (Apple) and Android 4.4 (Android & other models). Users need to ensure their device meets the minimum OS and it is installed in their devices to ensure the reload via eWallet works as per designed. Some model of phones purchased from different countries may cause issues to the NFC functionality. Please check with your mobile device’s manufacturer prior to attempting to use the enhanced TNG card with your mobile device
- Users need to update their TNG eWallet to app version 1.7.72 or above to enjoy all the supplementary in-app features
Once you have ensured you meet all the prerequisites, you can link your enhanced TNG card following the below steps:
Step 1: Tap on Transport on home screen and click on TNG Card icon on the home screen
Step 2: Click on Add Card button or ‘+’ button on top right
Step 2a: Verify your Touch n’ Go eWallet account if you have not done so by completing the eKYC
If your phone has NFC capability:
Step 3: Click on the Scan Now or button
Step 4: Place your enhanced TNG card behind your phone and ensure proper surface contact. For iPhones, scan on the top part of phone’s back beside the camera, whereas for Android, scan at the middle of the phone’s back. This process may require some trial and error depending on your device.
Step 5: Once successful, your 10-digit Serial Number will be automatically populated. Verify the 10-digit Serial Number populated in-app is as per printed on your card.
Step 6: Fill in the Preferred Card Name field. If you were to omit the field, a system default name will be assigned to your linked card.
Step 7: Click on Add button and you are ready to use your enhanced TNG card
Step 8: Enter your 6-digit TNG eWallet PIN
Note you can only link up to 15 TNG cards in your TNG eWallet
If your phone is NOT NFC enabled (note that you would not be able to do reload via eWallet if your phone has NFC capability disabled or lacks NFC capability)
Step 3: Manually key in your 10-digit Card Serial Number
Step 4: Fill in the Preferred Card Name field. If you were to omit the field, a system default name will be assigned to your linked card.
Step 5: Click on Add button and you are ready to use your TNG card.
Step 6: Enter your 6-digit Touch ’n Go eWallet PIN
Note you can only link up to 15 TNG cards in your Touch ’n Go eWallet