Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Easycard shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Easycard offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Easycard at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Easycard? Wrong! If the Easycard is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Easycard then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Easycard? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Easycard and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Easycard wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Easycard then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Easycard site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Easycard, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Easycard, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
EasyCard (traditional Chinese: 悠遊卡) is a contactless
smartcard system operated by Taipei Smart Card Corporation for use on the Taipei Rapid Transit System and on buses and other public transport services in
Taipei since June 2002. It is similar to the Octopus cards in
Hong Kong.
Like many electronic fare systems, the card employs RFID technology to operate without contact.
In addition to the EasyCard being used on the Taipei Rapid Transit System and buses, the card is also accepted at public car parks adjacent to Metro stations and in other areas of Taipei.
The stored value on the card can be replenished at convenience stores around Taipei, such as
7-11. The simplicity of usage and availability has made EasyCard a household name, being used by most commuters in Taipei.
The name Easycard was chosen in a public contest, where the general public was asked to propose names, in the end a name chosen by the management.
The card costs 500 TWD, purchasable at any MRT station. 100 TWD is a refundable deposit and 400 TWD is credit. Unused credit and the deposit are refunded on return of card.Fares on the MRT are based on distance. Fares are discounted when using Easy card credit compared with the purchase of a single ticket. There is only one passenger allowed per EasyCard - i.e. you cannot have multiple passengers traveling on a single EasyCard by scanning it multiple times.
A trial allowing the payment of Taxi fares with the card is underway In addition the card can be used as a credit card for transactions up to 500 TWD
External links
- Official homepage of the Taipei Smart Card Corporation
- The Myki Family of smart cards
EasyCard (traditional Chinese: 悠遊卡) is a contactless smartcard system operated by Taipei Smart Card Corporation for use on the
Taipei Rapid Transit System and on buses and other public transport services in
Taipei since June 2002. It is similar to the
Octopus cards in Hong Kong.
Like many electronic fare systems, the card employs
RFID technology to operate without contact.
In addition to the EasyCard being used on the
Taipei Rapid Transit System and buses, the card is also accepted at public car parks adjacent to Metro stations and in other areas of Taipei.
The stored value on the card can be replenished at convenience stores around Taipei, such as
7-11. The simplicity of usage and availability has made EasyCard a household name, being used by most commuters in Taipei.
The name Easycard was chosen in a public contest, where the general public was asked to propose names, in the end a name chosen by the management.
The card costs 500 TWD, purchasable at any MRT station. 100 TWD is a refundable deposit and 400 TWD is credit. Unused credit and the deposit are refunded on return of card.Fares on the MRT are based on distance. Fares are discounted when using Easy card credit compared with the purchase of a single ticket. There is only one passenger allowed per EasyCard - i.e. you cannot have multiple passengers traveling on a single EasyCard by scanning it multiple times.
A trial allowing the payment of Taxi fares with the card is underway In addition the card can be used as a credit card for transactions up to 500 TWD
External links
- Official homepage of the Taipei Smart Card Corporation
- The Myki Family of smart cards
