How to get and use transit cards for Bangkok's rail network.
Action checklist
Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.
1Rabbit Card: buy at any BTS station for ฿100 (includes ฿30 credit)
2MRT Blue Line card: buy at any MRT station for ฿180 deposit
3Rabbit LINE Pay: contactless transit payment via LINE app
4MRT and BTS are separate systems — you need both cards
City context: Bangkok
These steps are tailored for newcomers in Bangkok. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.