

NETS Prepaid Card
The stored value card for everyday spending, from managing family expenses, commuting to gifting
The NETS Prepaid Card can be used seamlessly at over 150,000 NETS acceptance points, and on public buses and trains. Add your NETS Prepaid Card to NETS App to enjoy a host of conveniences such as remote top-up, transaction tracking, QR payments and more. It is also great for managing expenses with family members, and is the perfect gift to get for your loved ones for any occasion.
Benefits
Why NETS Prepaid Card?
A payment card
for all
Everyone can own a NETS Prepaid Card as no credit approval or bank account is needed. Perfect for children, domestic helpers and elderly parents.
Stay in control, anytime, anywhere
Add NETS Prepaid Card to NETS App to view card balances and transaction history, top up remotely, make QR payments, set spending limits, receive real-time spending alerts, and lock/ unlock card to prevent misuse.
*Transaction alerts are triggered whenever the card is used for retail payment

Added flexibility for QR payments
Make instant QR payments at any NETS QR-enabled location without a physical NETS Prepaid Card.
Safeguard funds from fraud and misuse
Misplace or lost your NETS Prepaid Card? Use the lock card function on NETS App to prevent fraud and misuse. Card balance from the lost card can also be refunded directly to your bank account easily.
Top up anytime, anywhere
Top up on-the-go, or opt in for Auto Top-up and never have to worry about insufficient card value. You can easily top up your card via the NETS App using NETS Bank Cards, credit or debit cards. Your preferred payment card can also be stored on-file to speed up the process. For a one-off top-up without registration, simply top up from NETS App (skip account registration) or at https://prepaid.nets.com.sg/top-up.
Link multiple cards in one account
You can link up to ten (10) cards to a single NETS account in NETS App.
Start sharing the benefits and convenience of the NETS Prepaid Card with your family and friends today.
Keep track of your budget
Use NETS App to manage expenses by setting daily spending limits and spending alerts for your card, making this exceptionally useful for your dependents and domestic workers.
Use cases
Here are the key uses of NETS Prepaid Card

Give your domestic helper a NETS Prepaid Card for household errands, or one to your children, elderly parents or your loved ones to receive their monthly allowance. With the NETS App, they can track their own spending and make QR payments independently, while you retain control to top up, set spending limits, and lock/unlock card when needed.
Smart spending controls
Set daily spending limits and receive notification alerts whenever a payment is made with linked NETS Prepaid Cards.
Top up remotely wherever you are
Top up any linked NETS Prepaid Card remotely without needing the physical card. Enable Auto Top-up and never worry about insufficient card balance again.
Safety features for peace of mind
Lock or unlock any linked NETS Prepaid Card to prevent any lost card from being misused. You can also refund the remaining balance directly to your bank account.

Running out of gift ideas? The NETS Prepaid Card is the perfect gift! Your loved ones can use it at over 150,000 NETS acceptance points, spending the gift amount at one store or across multiple purchases. That’s flexible and convenient.

A personalized gift for any occasion
Gifting a customed-designed NETS Prepaid Card adds a personal touch to a practical present. You can select from a wide range of designs, or upload your own photos, to make the gift truly special.
Recipients can use the gift card any way and anywhere
With over 150,000 NETS acceptance points across Singapore, your gift recipient can use the NETS Prepaid Card practically anywhere. Just tap to pay with NETS.
Small in size but big in value
A gift card doesn’t have to be a low-value gift. You can top up the card with up to $1,000 before gifting. For a one-off top-up without registration, simply top up using the NETS App (skip account registration) or visit https://prepaid.nets.com.sg/top-up

The NETS Prepaid Card is designed to work with SimplyGo, the account-based ticketing system for public buses and trains. You can top up on-the-go, keep track of fares and card balance anytime, block a lost card, and refund the balance to your bank account – all through the NETS App.
Skip the card top-up queue when you can top up anytime, anywhere
Top up on-the-go or opt in for Auto Top-up on NETS App and never have to worry about insufficient card value. Save your preferred payment card in NETS App for faster top-ups.

It’s easier to keep track of fares and card balance with NETS App
Add the NETS Prepaid Card to NETS App to view your card balance, transaction history and receive low-balance notifications.
Note: Viewing of fare and card balance on the MRT fare gates or card reader on buses is not available for NETS Prepaid Card. Train and bus fares are not deducted immediately from the card balance. Instead, the daily total ride transactions will be reflected as a lump-sum amount a few days later on NETS App.
Safeguard your card balance even if you lose your card
Lost your NETS Prepaid Card? Use the lock card function on NETS App to prevent fraud and misuse. Card balance from the lost card can also be refunded directly to your bank account easily.

Ensure a smooth, uninterrupted public transport journey with sufficient balance
For uninterrupted travels on buses, LRT, and MRT, please ensure your card has a balance of at least $3. If your balance drops below $15, $3.50 will be reserved daily from your account. This amount will be released back to your card within 3-5 days, and only the actual fare will be deducted for each trip. To ensure seamless travels, it is recommended that you maintain a card balance above $15.
Notice: The previous $3 reserved amount has been changed to $3.50 since January 2023.
Get a quick comparison of NETS Prepaid Card and NETS FlashPay Card.
how to use
Make the most of your NETS Prepaid Card with NETS App
Step-by-step guide on how to use NETS Prepaid Card functions on NETS App.
How to download NETS App
How to register for a NETS Account
How to add a NETS Prepaid Card to the NETS App
How to top up card
(one-off, no registration)
How to top up an added NETS Prepaid Card on the NETS App
How to use Scan & Pay with NETS Prepaid Card
How to link a NETS Prepaid Card to another user

Download the NETS App and link your NETS Prepaid Card to the app.
Perform top-ups, set transaction limits, view card balance, transaction history and lock the card to unauthorised use right from the app.
No more time wasted queuing for physical top-ups.
Ticketing Offices
SimplyGo Ticket Office at MRT stations
Price: $10 ($5 non-refundable card cost and $5 stored value)
Convenience Stores
7-Eleven
Cheers
Buzz
Price: $10 ($5 non-refundable card cost and $5 stored value)
Notice for non-Singapore residents
Network for Electronic Transfers (Singapore) Pte Ltd (“NETS”) is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to provide e-money issuance services. Please note that this does not mean you will be able to recover all the money you paid to NETS if NETS’ business fails

NETS App
Sign up for a NETS account and link the NETS Prepaid Card to the app. Opt in for Auto Top-up for the ultimate convenience.
If you are gifting this card or visiting as a tourist, do not link card to your own device. Once a card is linked to NETS App, it is not transferable to another user.
7-Eleven convenience stores
Top up with cash at over 400 stores island-wide. A top-up convenience fee may apply for every top-up transaction.

One-off Anonymous Top Up
Top-ups are not available at NETS top-up machines and local ATMs.
Top-ups are not available at NETS top-up machines and local ATMs.
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