TaiwanMoney Card


Image:TaiwanMoney smart [card reader.jpg|right|300px|thumb|TaiwanMoney smartcard ticket checker]
TaiwanMoney Card was a contactless Smart card in use in seven cities centred on the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung.
It was a combined credit card, electronic purse and public transport payment card, being the first such card when it was rolled out by its providers in June 2006.

History

The Kaohsiung City transit authority selected a consortium led by Acer to run the program in 2003, testing began in 2005 before roll out in 2006.

Technology

The technology used was based on the Mondex system.

Network

Image:TaiwanMoney card in use in Hi-Life 20051223.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The TaiwanMoney smartcard can be used for small purchases from local convenience stores.
The TaiwanMoney card was widely accepted including the following: