Smartcitizen, have you ever wanted to travel around Jakarta and had a hard time because you had to count the cash in your wallet when paying? Not to mention if you have to prepare the right money when in line to get to a tourist spot, you definitely don't want to make people wait long behind you. On the other hand, In this time of pandemic, cash going from one hand to another is prone to exposure of bacteria and viruses. Is there anything easier? 

Yes! To make it easier for Jakartans to travel and visit various places in Jakarta, the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta, through Bank DKI, presents the JakCard. JakCard is a prepaid card issued by Bank DKI as a non-cash payment instrument for transactions at various collaborating places. As a prepaid smart card, JakCard is equipped with contactless-chip technology so that you can simply tap JakCard to the available card reader.

JakCard Benefits for Jakartans

source: www.bankdki.co.id

If you have JakCard you will get various benefits everywhere. For transport, JakCard can be used to pay tickets for Transjakarta, MRT Jakarta, Jakarta LRT, microtrans, as well as toll payments. You can top up your JakCard balance through counters located at all Transjakarta, MRT and LRT stops. If you don't have a JakCard, you can also buy it at these counters.

In addition, if you want to visit various tourist destinations in Jakarta, you can also use the JakCard. Some of the places that accept the JakCard are the National Monument (Monas), Sports Center, Ragunan Wildlife Park, Ancol, planetarium and various museums in Jakarta. Some of the museums that accept the JakCard are:

1. Fatahillah History Museum
2. Prasasti Museum 
3. Joang 45 Museum 
4. MH Thamrin Museum 
5. Museum of Art and Ceramics
6. Wayang Museum 
7. Textile Museum
8. Bahari Museum 
9. Si Pitung Home Site 

Just like at bus stops and stations, if you don't have a JakCard when visiting those tourist attractions, you can buy a JakCard prepared by the manager at the entrance counter. In addition, the counter also provides a JakCard top-up facility.

Besides being able to be used at entry counters, there are other additional benefits such as being able to pay for parking, payment for food at Thamrin 10, various tourist canteens, and payment for rides inside the Ragunan Zoo.

JakCard does not have a validity period as long as it is actively used and has a sufficient balance. If you want to get service information and want to submit a complaint about the JakCard card, you can contact the Bank DKI Call Center (021) 1500-351.

Go Anywhere Easily

By having a JakCard that can be accepted at many merchants, you can do various transactions more practically. It makes various payment services more effective and efficient. You don't need to bother carrying cash to travel and visit various places in Jakarta, just one easy and safe card for you. So, where do you want to go with a JakCard?