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💳 How to Buy a Rabbit Card: A Beginner’s Guide

To purchase a card for the first time, you must visit a Ticket Office at any BTS Skytrain station. (Cards cannot be purchased at the automatic ticket vending machines.)

1. Prepare required documents

  • Thai citizens: Original National ID card.
  • Foreigners: Original Passport.
  • Reason: Regulations require every card to be registered for identity verification (KYC).

2. Initial purchase costs

The standard initial cost is approximately 200 THB, broken down as follows:

  • 100 THB: Card issuance fee (non-refundable, no deposit).
  • 100 THB: Initial credit balance for your first trips.
  • (If you wish to add more credit, you can inform the staff during the purchase.)

3. Steps at the Ticket Office

  1. Go to the ticket window and tell the staff, "I would like to buy a Rabbit Card."
  2. Present your ID card or passport to the staff for registration.
  3. Make the payment (Cash or QR Code scan).
  4. Receive your card and start using it immediately!

đź’ˇ Additional Tips (Updated 2026)

  • One card for multiple lines: Currently, the Rabbit Card can be used not only for the BTS (Green Line) but also for the Gold, Pink, and Yellow Lines.
  • Check balance via mobile: You can download the My Rabbit app to check your remaining balance or top up via mobile banking (no need to queue at the station).
  • Pay at merchants: The card can be used for payments at various restaurants and convenience stores (e.g., Turtle, Starbucks, or McDonald's).
  • Caution: The Rabbit Card cannot be used for the MRT Blue/Purple Lines. (For those lines, you must use an MRT Plus card or a contactless Visa/Mastercard).

Recommendation: If you travel frequently, linking your card to the My Rabbit app will make your life much more convenient!