“Troika” – handy tool, allowing you to comfortably use public transport services in Moscow. With this transport card, provided there is a positive balance on it, people have the opportunity to pay for travel on the trolleybus, bus, tram and metro. Let's find out how to link a card to a mobile phone for even more convenient use.

In fact, the card is an ordinary plastic card with an identifier, which plays the role of the main personal account. You can put a certain amount on the card, after which all types of transport indicated above become available for transporting the user.

However, despite the apparent ease of operation of the Troika, people usually have a number of questions. Among them is the one we asked at the beginning of the article. What are the ways to link a card to a phone number?

Not so long ago it was possible to top up your number using the ticket office in the metro. However, this was somewhat inconvenient, since not all capital residents have a route to their place of work or study that would involve visiting the metro. Previously, Troika users had to specifically go into the subway to add money to their card balance. This, of course, led to a waste of time.

It was with the aim of solving this problem that the possibility of replenishing the Troika balance was introduced. via phone. This method has a large number of advantages that Muscovites really liked.

General information

How to pay for a travel pass and write a ticket on it?

We have already said that Troika is essentially plastic with a chip. Its fundamental function is to play the role of a travel card, which is used to pay for travel on public transport. The attached account is replenished a sum of money, transferred automatically to travel. In addition, you can sign up regular travel tickets for Troika. Today there are several types of tickets that are used to pay for travel. These include “Unified”, “90 minutes”, “TAT”.

How the recording works:

• use public transport ticket offices or Elecsnet terminals;
• there will be no commission fees;
• bring the card to the reader and select the tariff you need;
• payment and registration of the instrument will be carried out cashless payment in public transport;
• take a receipt with transaction details.

The undoubted advantage of the described plastic is the fact that it can be used to Aeroexpress payment.

This makes it possible for the user to travel as quickly as possible from the city to the airport or from the airport to the city.

Important! It is curious that the card holder can also pay via phone for some Moscow skating rinks, visits to the zoo, planetarium and museums (not all - information needs to be checked on the website).

In the future, it is planned to make it possible to pay for most of the capital’s entertainment through Troika. This “evolution” will take the card to a fundamentally different level of service.

How to apply?

Before you wonder how to attach a card to your phone, you need to purchase it. No documents are needed for purchase. The entire registration process takes 2-3 minutes.

There are a number of features:

1. The card can be purchased at metro ticket offices, Mosgortrans offices and in stores of passenger companies in the suburban region.
2. Registration requires the payment of fifty rubles (this is a deposit that can be taken back later).
3. If the card loses its relevance for its owner and is still in working condition, he is free to return it to the box office or store (places of purchase are indicated above.
4. You need to register a single transport card to your number, which will protect your money from loss and theft. Plus, it will help, if something happens, to restore the plastic.

How to link to a phone?

According to the information that can be viewed on the Moscow government website, over the next few years a system of providing bonuses to Troika owners will be organized. The bottom line is that if you systematically use cards when paying for travel on public transport, you will accumulate bonus points On account. These bonuses can then be used to pay not only for travel, but also for visits to museums, cinemas, amusement parks, etc.

What are the ways to register a card to your number?

In order for Troika to become available on your mobile phone, you need to link it. To do this, you need to register on the website indicating your personal information and phone number.

Important! The registration process makes it possible to issue the card as a personal one. This will allow you to quickly and easily restore it if the plastic is lost or broken. Of course, the balance of funds will remain unchanged and available to the client.

You can register on the website or in the mobile application. Read about it below.

Despite all the advantages, Troika is not perfect at the moment. Its shortcomings reveal not the best security. In view of these reasons, work continues to improve the product in order to get rid of the card's disadvantages.

Read more about the procedure for linking and replenishing in other ways.

Mobile app

The user now has many mobile applications at his disposal with which he can buy tickets for travel. Let's look at them.

“My Troika”

A similar service for the object of discussion in our article is “My Troika”. It makes topping up your card balance very fast and completely uncomplicated. Moreover, you can top up directly from a bank card. To transfer money, you need to enter your bank card number and amount of funds in the application.

Software for a platform such as a smartphone is a program that makes it possible to use functioning tariff plans on payment cards, as well as in other electronic media.

The important thing is that in the program itself the client can make an entry to social cards tickets and subscriptions that are used in the metro and ground transport.

“My travel card”

This is the name of the application that the Bank of Moscow launched in collaboration with Mosgortrans. It is intended for replenishing Troika from mobile devices on the Android platform.

The important point here is that plans for the development of the service boil down to its further distribution not only in the capital, but also beyond its borders - to other large cities.

Top up via phone

Replenishment through the mobile application installed on the phone is possible thanks to the Payler payment system. To carry out an operation, you must first enter the card number in the program and set the amount. Payment is made using any bank card operating on Visa or MasterCard systems.

Payment

To activate a payment transaction You should, while on the subway, touch the card to the terminal machine and, among the information provided, find an item for remotely transferring money to your balance. The amount that was indicated earlier will be credited to the card.

Through the same mobile application, you can find out how many hypothetical trips are left on a particular type of ground public transport, as well as on the metro and monorail train.

Action history

Another useful feature is travel history. Here you can find information about the type of transport and the date of travel on it. The same section provides information about transferring funds to the card - transaction history.

Restrictions

There is a limit for replenishing plastic linked to the phone - 2500. There are no commission fees in this case. It is important to know that the account balance remains active for five years from the last replenishment.

Transfer of funds via SMS

In addition to ticket offices in the metro, payment machines or mobile application, there is another way to transfer money to Troika. Directly from your phone via SMS service.

Process

For payment to go through, The text “troika ********** ***” is sent to number 3210. The first part of the star symbols is an identification number cards. You can see it directly on it. The last three are money in Russian currency, which will be transferred.

After sending the message, you need to wait for a response SMS. Its purpose is to confirm payment. As soon as the Troika user confirms the operation, the money will be credited to the balance.

Limits

One operation - amount within 10 – 2500 rubles All mobile operators support this method of transferring funds to an account.

After replenishment, you can activate the plastic at any station where there is a terminal. Activation is performed by placing the card on the device.

How to check your balance?

This function, unfortunately, still needs improvement. There is no way to check your balance via SMS.

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If you need to find out your account balance, you will have to call Troika’s support service. An alternative is to use a mobile application, which will display the necessary information.

Important! Let the SMS service be more in a fast way, but in the application you can see more detailed information - from the amount of funds to the expenses made.

The user will be able to view both the day and time of the payment transaction, which is very convenient when monitoring the balance status.

In addition to the methods mentioned above for checking your account, you can also obtain information at the Mosgortrans ticket office, at Aeroexpress, using Eleksnet and Megafon machines. You can also tap your card on the yellow terminal at the metro station - balance information will appear on its screen.

What mobile devices are compatible with Troika?

Platform applications available for operation are those running Android and iOS OS. In this context, it is useful to know that the software itself does not place high demands on the system, and therefore works without problems even on relatively older models.

Installation

Installing the application is simple and does not require any special knowledge technical issues. To install it, you need to visit the Google Play Market resource or the AppStore (depending on what model of smartphone you use) and download the installation file from it. Run the file and the installation process will begin.

Important! When you first start the application, you will need to attach your Troika number to it.

Linking a card

The operation of linking a card is simple: the program interface is intuitive, and each user will complete the necessary steps in a few clicks.

As a rule, about the application interface there are positive reviews. It allows you to quickly attach bank cards and make payments for Troika’s operation. This is only a small amount of advantages.

Of course, yours too minuses there too. Continuous work is underway on them. In particular, special attention is paid to the issue of stability of the application and map. Updates for the program appear regularly in Google Play Market and AppStore.

Conclusion

As we can see, the question of attaching a Troika card to a phone number does not require complex answers. The use of the card itself and the mobile application, as well as the SMS service and terminals, is extremely clear. Everything is designed so that the user does not experience discomfort when replenishing the balance or directly using plastic when traveling on public transport.

In contact with

There were a lot of conversations on this topic, even more delays, but the breakthrough has finally happened: the Troika universal transport card can now be directly in your smartphone.

​From September 4 Operators MTS, MegaFon and Beeline, together with the Moscow Metro and the Department of Transport, launched the Mobile Ticket service.

To experience these fruits of civilization you will need:

1. NFC-enabled smartphone
2. Special SIM card.

More details:

1. The NFC module operates using short-range high-frequency wireless communication technology, which facilitates the exchange of information between devices (see Wikipedia). An example of using NFC for payment: NFC smartphone as a bank card. Not all smartphones support NFC, but many do, especially mid- and high-end ones. By the way, in the iPhone the NFC module for Russia is blocked by software; the company suggests purchasing a special unlocking antenna (very funny).
2. You need to get a SIM card with a special chip to support NFC at your telecom operator (currently MTS, MegaFon, Beeline). Replacing yours with a new one is free. The main thing is that it is available, and the salon employee understands you, which does not happen often. Moreover, in theory, he should explain to you how it works, including all the numbers. This SIM card works according to the same scheme as Troika.

Having inserted a new SIM card into your smartphone and remembering to turn on NFC, you can then simply touch your phone to the metro turnstile. At this time, the fare will be read, and you will be allowed inside the subway, as usual. You don't need to install any applications for this.

Funds are debited from the balance of the passenger’s mobile phone in the same way as the rates for the Troika card or from the account of the plastic card linked to it.

If the balance of your Troika ticket decreases from 150 to 90 rubles, it will be automatically replenished to the original amount. You can also disable automatic payment by switching to manual payment mode via SMS (by sending a message to the short number 3210, there is no commission).

The disadvantage of the current implementation of Troika is that travel cards cannot be written to it for now. This opportunity will appear in the future. At the moment, you can only pay for a “single trip” by phone - for 30 rubles. By the way, by purchasing a simple card for 60 trips at the Metro ticket office, you can reduce the price of a trip to 23 rubles.

If your smartphone is completely discharged, you can still use it to pay for one trip. If your phone with a travel card is stolen, the ticket (unlike the usual Troika) can be blocked along with the SIM card, and then you can get it again and absolutely free of charge at the operator’s office along with your usual phone number.

"Mobile ticket" in other applications

"Troika" - both in its usual form and in your smartphone - works not only in the subway. You can also use it to pay at Aeroexpress or to enter the Moscow Zoo. However, by the way, for those who want to visit this interesting institution: now a ticket to the capital’s zoo costs 400 rubles. on weekdays and 500 on weekends. Free for students and children. Relax and don’t deny yourself anything!

"Mobile ticket" in Russia

The “Mobile Ticket” service, new to Moscow, has been operating in some other Russian cities for a long time. In Kazan - since 2013, in St. Petersburg - since 2014.

Dear first users of the “Mobile Ticket” in the Moscow Metro! We kindly ask you to write about your impressions of the service in the comments below or on our forum.

Troika is a modern and convenient alternative to the outdated system of paying for public transport using paper tickets and passes. One plastic carrier able to pay for travel on surface and underground transport, on the monorail and on the commuter train. The card works on the principle of an electronic wallet, into which a certain amount is deposited; you can also record individual subscriptions on it.

Advantages of the Troika e-wallet

This travel document has a number of positive qualities:

• you can replenish around the clock and without queues, through remote replenishment methods;
• there is no need to confirm payment after remote replenishment via the yellow information terminal, as is the case with the purchase of a subscription;
• you can top up up to 3 thousand rubles;
• allows you to use the full range of services social transport Moscow, without thinking about buying a paper ticket;
• funds in the e-wallet account do not expire for 5 years;
• The card is used free of charge, you only need to leave a deposit for it, which is subsequently returned

How to link Troika to a mobile phone?

To link Troika to a smartphone, you need to dial the short number 3210. It is important that the mobile device runs on the iOS or Android operating system. Linking will allow you not only to check your card account and top it up, but also to block the card if lost, and restore it if necessary.

To manage an electronic wallet for smartphones on the Android platform, the “My Travel Card” application has been developed, which allows you to use your mobile device as a transport card.

Is it possible to link Troika to an iPhone?

It is possible to link a card to an iPhone on the iOS operating system. After registering Troika through the Troika. Troika card replenishment”, created by Intervale, you can top up your account and check its status. Unfortunately, this mobile device cannot be used as a full-fledged card, since even with the support of NFC technology, their functionality is somewhat limited.

Have you ever heard an announcement on an escalator that you can purchase travel tickets in advance in order to avoid standing in lines at the windows where metro employees sell travel tickets?

Those who use only ground transport are forced to go down to the metro to top up Troika - you must admit, it’s not very convenient.
With the new “My Travel Card” application from the Bank of Moscow, you no longer have to waste time in queues, or, once again trying to get into the metro, be faced with a fact zero balance on the Troika transport map.

It is worth noting separately that this is really the first such application that allows you not only to read the balance of any transport card (not only Troika, but also a regular ticket with a chip sold for city ground transport and metro), but also purchase a ticket and immediately write it down on your existing travel card.

Developing a finished application took a little time, since we quickly created a prototype, and more time was required to customize the solution to work properly on different phone models.

We completed the most critical functions related to linking a bank card, making payments using it, and working with the client’s profile quickly, since this is a well-functioning and stabilized functionality.

What can “My Travel Card” do?

List of supported devices:

Sony Xperia ZR Sony Xperia Z Sony Xperia Z2 Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 Dual Sony Xperia M1 Sony LT25i/Xperia V LG Optimus 3D Max LG Optimus G LG Optimus G Pro LG Optimus 4X HD LG Optimus L5 LG Optimus L7 LG Optimus LTE LG Optimus Vu LG Optimus Vu 2 LG Prada 3.0 Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250 Samsung Galaxy S5 G900 Samsung Galaxy Note II Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300 Samsung Galaxy Core Samsung Galaxy Core DUOS Lenovo Sisley S90 Lenovo VIBE Z2 Lenovo P780 HTC One (Android Kitkat) HTC Desire 610 HTC One X (Android Kitkat) ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP S9 HUAWEI ASCENT P7 Acer Liquid Express Acer Liquid Glow Asus Padfone 2 Motorola Droid Razr Motorola Droid Razr HD Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD Google Nexus 7 NXP PN65 Panasonic ELUGA ZTE Grand S ZTE PF200 ZTE Grand X ZTE Render ZTE Kis ZTE Sprint Flash

With growing popularity payment system Apple Pay The demands of its users are also growing. I would like to pay using a convenient service wherever possible, including in transport. Is it possible to pay with Apple Pay in the subway, how to digitize a payment card and add it to your phone - these are questions often asked by iPhone owners. Let's try to answer them.

Is it possible to pay on the subway using an iPhone?

The Apple Pay payment system appeared in Russia in 2016. But the possibility of paying for metro travel with its help has become accessible to users only in April 2019. And then, with some restrictions:

• You can pay via Apple Pay only in the Moscow and St. Petersburg metro;
• Payment is supported only by turnstiles with square sensors.

But in any case, this is a big step forward. In addition, the restrictions are more than offset by the advantages of using a payment service:

• Payments using Apple Pay can be made not only at turnstiles, but also at ticket offices and metro terminals;
• The devices necessary for using Apple Pay are installed at all metro stations;
• When purchasing a ticket using this method, there is a 20% discount on travel.

In the near future, it is planned to introduce support for the Apple payment service in the metropolitan areas of Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. At the time of writing (beginning of 2019), this is not possible, but we advise residents of these cities to follow the news.

By the way! Good news for owners of smartphones running Android OS - in the metro of both capitals you can also pay using the Samsung Pay application.

How to buy a metro ticket from an iPhone

Paying for the Apple Pay metro occurs in the same way as paying for any other purchase using this payment service. If you use an iPhone or iPad, the algorithm of actions will be as follows:

• open the Wallet app;
• select the desired card;
• bring the gadget to the turnstile sensor or terminal at the cash desk;
• place your finger on the fingerprint scanner;
• wait for the transaction to be confirmed.

To make a payment using iWatch, you will need to double-click the button on the side of the watch case and bring it to the reader at the turnstile or at the cash register so that the watch screen is facing the device. As soon as the fare is paid, the watch will vibrate, indicating the successful completion of the operation.

Important! For payment, you can use any bank cards stored in the memory of your gadget.

Linking a transport card to Apple Pay

Residents of capitals who often use public transport, usually use the Troika card to pay for travel. This means of payment It has long become familiar and convenient. Therefore, the question often arises of how to add a Troika card to Apple Pay in order to continue using it through a smartphone.

Unfortunately, there is no way to add a transport card to the gadget’s memory. The Apple Pay service is designed to work exclusively with bank cards Visa systems and MasterCard.

• the card does not belong to any payment system;
• Troika's number does not match numbering standards bank cards(11 characters instead of 12);
• Troika does not have a security code;
• the card does not have a fixed expiration date (it is valid for 5 years after the last use).

That is, even if you try to digitize it, you can simply fill in the appropriate fields in Vallet. So, even despite the presence of a modern payment service in your phone or watch, you will have to use the Troika card in its natural form.