Using Touch ‘n Go in Malaysia: Everything You Need to Know
Touch ‘n Go is Malaysia’s go-to reloadable smart card and e-wallet. Locals use it every day for trains, buses, tolls, parking, and even some shops. Travelers can rely on it too—it makes getting around Kuala Lumpur and other cities much easier.
What is Touch ‘n Go?
Touch ‘n Go (TnG) is Malaysia’s nationwide contactless payment system for public transport, tolls, parking, and small purchases. It comes as:
- A physical card (standard or Enhanced NFC).
- The TnG eWallet app (linked to a phone).
The Enhanced NFC card is especially useful because you can reload it directly from your phones through the app.
How much does it cost?
- Card price: depends on where it’s purchased. The Enhanced NFC card usually costs more.
- Top-ups: any amount can be added and used for rides, tolls, or parking.
- Unlimited pass (locals only): Malaysians can buy the My50 Pass (RM50 for 30 days of unlimited travel on Rapid KL rail and bus networks). Since July 2025, renewal and activation are digital through the eWallet with an NFC card.
Where to buy a Touch ‘n Go card
- Official outlets: Service & Sales Centres at NU Sentral (next to KL Sentral) and Bangsar South, plus the official eWallet Shop and Lazada store.
- Stations and shops: Many MRT/LRT/Monorail stations, some 7-Eleven, and selected petrol stations.
- Airport options: KLIA Ekspres counters often sell them, and NU Sentral above KL Sentral has a dedicated TnG hub.
Stock varies, so the Enhanced NFC version is best bought from official outlets.
How to reload
- Via the app (NFC cards): reload instantly by tapping the card on a phone with NFC.
- At stations and shops: top up with cash at counters, kiosks, and convenience stores.
- On KLIA Ekspres: reload with card or e-wallet at their cashless kiosks.
Where Touch ‘n Go works
Klang Valley (Greater Kuala Lumpur):
- Rail: LRT, MRT, Monorail, BRT.
- KLIA Ekspres/Transit: cashless entry with TnG, QR codes, or bank cards.
- Buses: RapidKL and MRT feeder buses.
- KTM Komuter: accepted at gates.
- Highways and parking: most use TnG.
Penang and other regions:
- Rapid Penang buses: many routes take TnG, but not all.
- Retail and attractions: selected supermarkets, convenience stores, and parking lots—look for the TnG logo.
Where it doesn’t work
- Many small restaurants, markets, and attractions prefer cash.
- Reserved-seat trains (ETS) and most intercity buses require tickets.
- Some buses in Penang still accept only cash.
TnG card vs. TnG eWallet
- Card: works offline at gates, tolls, and car parks.
- eWallet: covers retail payments and NFC reloads.
- Some features, like My50 activation, require a verified eWallet account.
KLIA Ekspres tips
- Fully cashless: pay with TnG, credit/debit, or e-wallets.
- Tickets can be bought online and scanned as QR at the gates.
- Parking at KLIA Ekspres stations often requires TnG.
Penang tips
- Rapid Penang buses usually support TnG but not on every route. Carry small notes just in case.
- Cards are harder to find in Penang—try Weld Quay terminal or large convenience stores.
FAQs
Yes, at NU Sentral, Bangsar South, most major stations, and some convenience stores.
The NFC version reloads through the app on a phone. Otherwise both work the same.
No. My50 is limited to Malaysians. Visitors pay per ride.
Yes. Tap TnG at the gate or use QR codes.
Highway tolls, many car parks, and some supermarkets and shops.
Quick checklist
- Buy a card at NU Sentral, Bangsar South, or a major station.
- Top up with the app (if NFC) or at counters/kiosks.
- Tap in/out on trains and buses.
- Keep cash for places outside Klang Valley or services not yet cashless.
- Use it for KLIA Ekspres by tapping or scanning QR.
Final tip
One Touch ‘n Go card is enough for nearly all travel in Kuala Lumpur. Keep it topped up and it becomes the simplest way to ride trains, buses, and even pay at tolls and car parks.
