Although many have plastic, you can replace the SUBE card with a smartwatch.
The SUBE card became a fundamental element for the daily lives of Argentines, so having one is essential nowadays. However, there are different alternatives to plastic, such as SUBE Digital and, now, the use of smart watches.
In the City of Buenos Aires the subway ticket payment with smartwatchesfor which a series of steps must be followed previously. The Government reported that the new validators are suitable for this type of devices, as long as they have technology NFC (Near Field Communication).
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How to pay for transportation with a smart watch
To pay for transportation with a smart watch, you must carry out this series of steps. steps:
- Register the credit or debit card within the application Google Walletwhich is usually identified with a wallet.
- Before accessing the station, turn on the NFC of the devices.
- Open the application, select the card and place your hand on the reel reader.
SUBE: maximum and minimum amount in January 2025
The portfolio in charge of Franco Mogetta reported that the negative balance The SUBE card will have different limits, which will change depending on the means of transportation and the location where the transfer is made. In that sense, this is how the minimum balance amounts for January were:
- Groups from all locations who travel with a SUBE card, subways of the City of Buenos Aires and public river transport in the Delta of the province of Buenos Aires: up to -$1200.
- Train lines of the AMBA –Mitre, Sarmiento, Roca, San Martín, Belgrano Norte and Sur– and the Neuquén valley train: up to -$650.
- Urquiza train line: up to -480 pesos (it remains, although it was clarified that it will be updated when the technological replacement work on its turnstiles is completed).
The maximum amount of the SUBE card for January will be $9,900. However, through the SUBE app you can reach a top of $40,000multiple purchases through enabled electronic channels.
Source: Ambito
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