Originally Posted by
ithinkurdumb
7-11 only accepts local credit cards from certain issuers. All Hi-Life and some newer FamilyMarts accept foreign credit cards. But as many has pointed out, none of them will let you top-up an EasyCard with a credit card.
EasyWallet (or is it called Easy Pay?) is actually different that EasyCard. EasyWalet is a payment app, which the merchant scans a QR code (or NFC chip on the phone?) and then EasyWallet charges either your linked card or bank account.
The only ways to top-up EasyCards with a credit card is by getting a credit credit that has EasyCard built-in. But it’s just for convenience and you don’t get points for top-up charges.
It might be a bit late for OP, but Kaohsiung MRT now accepts NFC credit card payment at the entry gates.
It's been a while since I was in Taiwan, but I'm pretty sure I was able to use my foreign credit cards in 7/11 and Family Mart to purchase food and not top up my EasyCard.
I don't get why the TW-issued credit cards with EasyCard don't earn any points.
Is it similar to Singapore and London where I can tap my CSR to enter? Any surcharge? Is there any talk of Taipei MRT allowing this in the future?