Mobility
GUIDE: How to Get a Beep Card for Senior and PWD Commuters
The 50% fare discount is automatic with every tap.
Published on Jul 30, 2025
(SPOT.ph) If you’re a senior citizen or a person with a
disability (PWD) commuting on the train lines, you don’t have to keep flashing
your ID to get a discount. Instead, you can apply for a beep card that will automatically deduct 50% from your fare every time you tap
in.
This follows the government’s recent move to increase fare
discounts for seniors and PWDs from 20% to 50% across LRT-1, LRT-2,
and MRT-3. The change was announced in July as part of efforts to make
daily commuting more affordable for vulnerable sectors—and yes, the discount
applies even on weekends and holidays.
So, how do you get your hands on this concessionary beep
card? The process isn’t instant, but it’s straightforward—just make sure to
bring the right documents and a bit of patience.
How to get a beep card with senior citizen and PWD discounts
Prepare the requirements
Bring an original and photocopy of your Senior Citizen ID
or PWD ID. Make sure it shows your name and ID number
as you’ll need to present both the original and a copy.
Head to your nearest station—it could be the LRT-1, LRT-2, or MRT-3—and look for either the Commuter
Welfare Desk or a teller’s booth. These are typically located near the entrance
or ticketing area.
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Ask for the concessionary registration form
Inform the staff that you’d like to apply for the concessionary beep card. They’ll give you a registration form to fill out.
Keep in mind that each eligible commuter is allowed only one
concessionary Beep card. The card is non-transferable, so only the registered
holder is allowed to use it. Lending your card to someone else, even a family
member, can lead to confiscation or penalties under Beep’s terms and conditions.
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Pay the fee
After filling out the form, submit it along with your
photocopied ID to the staff. You’ll be asked to pay a P30 one-time issuance fee
for the personalized card.
This fee is for the processing and encoding of your senior
or PWD status onto the Beep card, allowing the automatic fare discount to kick
in during every train ride.
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Claim the card
Once your documents are submitted and the fee is paid,
you’ll receive a claim stub with a date written on it. Card processing
typically takes 7 to 10 working days, so don’t lose the stub—you’ll need it to
claim your card.
On the scheduled date, return to the same station and
present your stub to pick up your personalized card.
Load the card
Your new card is just like a regular beep card in the color white—you’ll
need to load it with credit, but the 50% discount will automatically apply
every time you tap in and out. The card is valid for four years from the date of
issuance.
Train fare discounts for senior citizens and PWDs
LRT-1
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LRT-2
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MRT-3
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Micah believes that writing is always political. Beyond the byline, you’ll find her bruising herself in a pole studio or napping with her beagle. Reach her at micah@spot.ph.
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