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Barik card
Barik (Biscayan Basque: [ˈba.ɾik], "[contact]less") is a rechargeable contactless smart card, electronic money used for public transport in Biscay (Spain).
Trading basicsCarte orange
The Carte Orange was a multiple trip ticket for public transport in Paris, introduced in 1975 and discontinued in 2009. It was replaced by the Week Ticket and the Month Ticket, both of which require a Navigo card. The new Week Ticket allows trips on the Metro, Transilien, RER, Bus, Tram, Funicular and Cable networks in all zones, including access to airports. The new Month Ticket allows
Trading basicsICOCA
ICOCA is a rechargeable contactless smart card used on the JR West rail network in Japan. The card was launched on November 1, 2003, for usage on the Urban Network, which encompasses the major cities of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe (Keihanshin). It is now usable on many other networks nationwide. The ICOCA area has gradually been expanded, and now includes the San'yo region through the Okayama
Trading basicsIstanbulkart
Istanbulkart is a contactless smart card for fare payment on public transport in Istanbul, Turkey. They are valid for all types of transport in Istanbul, including buses, ferries, railways, and trams. The ordinary card may be purchased for a non-refundable deposit of ₺165, and then loaded and used on a pay as you go system. Special classes of cards are available for residents of the city
FinanceParadeplatz
Paradeplatz (lit. 'Parade square') is a square on Bahnhofstrasse in downtown Zurich, Switzerland. It is one of the most expensive pieces of real estate in Switzerland and has become synonymous with wealth and the Swiss banks, being the location of the headquarters of both UBS and Credit Suisse. It is surrounded by four blocks of buildings.
Trading basicsPasmo
Pasmo (stylized as PASMO) is a rechargeable contactless smart card electronic money system. It is primarily used for public transport in Tokyo, Japan, where it was introduced on 18 March 2007. Pasmo can also be used as a payment card for vending machines and stores. In 2013, Pasmo became usable in all major cities across Japan as part of the Nationwide Mutual Usage Service.
Trading basicsPiTaPa
PiTaPa (Japanese: ピタパ, romanized: Pitapa) is a contactless smart card ticketing and electronic money system used predominantly the Kansai region of Japan. The name PiTaPa from "Postpay IC for Touch and Pay". In the Osaka area, PiTaPa is usable on the Osaka Municipal Subway and New Tram, Keihan Electric Railway, and Hankyu Railway. It launched on August 1, 2004.
Trading basicsPublic transport fares in the Île-de-France
Public transport fares in the Île-de-France are determined by Île-de-France Mobilités, the regional autorité organisatrice de transports ("Regional Transport Organisational Authority"). The authority sells a variety of fare types. Single use tickets are intended for infrequent travellers whilst multiple use passes are intended for frequent travellers. Fares can be validated with a Bank c