The e-payment wallet from EasyCard Corporation. Its biggest advantage is seamless transit coverage — Taipei MRT, buses and YouBike — plus convenience stores, supermarkets and bill payment.
!Not a bank. Easy Wallet operates as an Electronic Payment Institution approved by Taiwan’s FSC; stored value sits in an e-payment account; wallet balances are e-money / stored value, NOT deposits, and are outside deposit-insurance protection. Funds are safeguarded in segregated / trust accounts under the applicable rules, not covered by any deposit guarantee scheme.
Yes, under Taiwan conditions. You need a Taiwan mobile number and a UI number or ARC for real-name verification; short-term visitors without a UI number generally cannot pass.
No mandatory minimum; an initial stored value of NT$100–500 is typical｜Spending and transfers are usually free; excess withdrawals or interbank transfers may be charged.
Under FSC e-payment rules, basic accounts have low monthly and balance caps, raised after higher-tier verification. Check the app. Balances are not deposits and are not deposit-insured.
Yes, under Taiwan conditions. You need a Taiwan mobile number and a UI number or ARC for real-name verification; short-term visitors without a UI number generally cannot pass.
Local bank account: Usually required — you link a Taiwanese bank account or credit card. Items typically needed: A Taiwan mobile number; A UI number or ARC for foreigners; Passport; A Taiwanese bank account or credit card.
Typically: A Taiwan mobile number; A UI number or ARC for foreigners; Passport; A Taiwanese bank account or credit card.
How to sign up: Fully online — register with a Taiwan number and complete real-name verification (About 10–20 minutes). Steps: 1) Download the Easy Wallet app 2) Register and verify with your Taiwan number 3) Enter your name and UI/ARC number and upload your ID 4) Link a bank account or credit card 5) After verification you can store value, ride transit and pay Fees: Spending and transfers are usually free; excess withdrawals or interbank transfers may be charged.
Under FSC e-payment rules, basic accounts have low monthly and balance caps, raised after higher-tier verification. Check the app. Balances are not deposits and are not deposit-insured.
E-wallet rules change often — always follow the latest instructions in the official app.