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Where can I activate NFC on my phone?

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Where can I activate NFC on my phone?

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NFC ticket validation

For what type of ticket/pass can I use NFC validation with my phone?

How does NFC ticket validation work?

How does NFC validation work if I have multiple types of tickets or passes?

On which BKK lines can I use NFC to validate my ticket or scan my pass?

Where can I activate NFC on my phone?

I have an iPhone XS 2018 or older (iPhone X or iPhone 8 or lower version). What should I do?

Does NFC validation work in all mobile ticket apps?

Can I now only use the NFC-sticker to validate my ticket purchased in BudapestGO?

NFC ticket validation does not work on my phone. What could be the problem?

On which phones is NFC available?

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