Previously my ezlink is linked to my UOB One card. I choose the maximum top-up of $50 and incur a convenience fee of $0.25 for each auto top-up. As of now, topping-up of ezlink online is free of charge. Thus I just need to make at least 156 top-up transactions to break even with the cost of the Sony Pasori card reader.
There are a few advantages of having the card reader at home. First of all is the waiver of the convenience fee. Even though the waiver may be temporary, I believe it is still worthy to have one in the house for the benefits of my family members.
With the reader, I can control the amount of top-up or balance in the ezlink card. It gives me the flexibility to charge under other credit cards should I already meet the minimum spending of $300 on my UOB One card. Now I no longer need to bring an ezlink with balance of up to $50 since the minimum amount for each top-up transaction is $10 if I do it online.
The other advantage is the ability to download the latest 20 transaction records of any ezlink card. Previously I really got no idea on how much is deducted for each tap unless I pay attention on the screen. From EZ-Oline website, I am now able to check for discrepancies in the transportation fares if there are any. You can see a sample screenshot of this feature from the picture below.
Since multiple top-up transactions can be done and if you are hardcore Singapore Pools fanatic, this card may come in handy for you. I am not sure of the maximum balance allowed for an ezlink, now you can effectively pay Singapore Pools using your credit card.
Installation of the Sony Pasori card reader is a breeze. Run the setup file from the cd provided, reboot your pc, plug in your reader to a free usb port and you are ready to experience the life of becoming a transitlink ticket officer. Don’t forget that you need to be connected to the internet to utilise the EZ-Online features.
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if i am not wrong, the max the EZ link card can hold is $100
yes i guess so. but at least higher than the $50 max from auto-top-up.
guys please be aware of the new multi platform ezlink card before buying this reader.
http://sti-stocksinfo.blogspot.com/2008/09/letter-to-ezlink-regarding-sony-pasori.html
Hi, do you have problem accessing to ezlink online to top up your card currently? I am getting a message that says fail to initialize jhunter.
hi,
i just accessed ezlink website. i got no problem. maybe you can try again later
Thanks for the quick response. You mean you are able to top up/check the past transactions? Strange, as I have tried on two different PCs and I am still getting the java error. :(
Hi, I managed to get it working again. Apparently, reinstalling the pasori driver which I had downloaded won't work. I have to setup again using the CD that comes with the reader in order to work.
yes i had the same problem too when i tried to install on my parents laptop. the download software from the internet does not come with java.
so you either install from the cd or you do a separate install with java. it should work
just curious mike... UOB one credit card can still be used as an ezlink card for purchase at SG pools?
i dont go to Singapore Pools. as far as i know, 7 eleven still accept payment through the old ezlink. so i think Singapore Pools should still accept the old ezlink as payment. if yes, you can top up your old ezlink from any credit card
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