How to Check E-Toll Balance via M-Banking, E-commerce, & E-Wallet

Knowing how to check e-Toll balance is essential for every driver, especially those who routinely travel toll routes such as Trans-Java or Trans-Sumatra. One common issue at toll gates is insufficient electronic card balance, which hinders travel flow. To avoid queues and transaction obstacles, ensure your e-Toll balance is checked via smartphone and sufficiently topped up before you enter the toll road.

Today's technology has made it easier for us to monitor remaining balances in real-time. Thanks to the Near Field Communication (NFC) feature on mobile phones, checking e-money cards no longer requires you to find an ATM or a minimarket. Within seconds, balance information will appear on your phone screen.

Why Should You Know How to Check E-Toll Balance Before Entering the Toll Road?

Preparation is the key to driving comfort. Knowing how to check e-Toll balance before starting your journey is crucial for several reasons. First, time efficiency. Queues at toll gates due to empty balances often take a long time, not only for you but also for other road users. Second, safety. Stopping in the middle of a toll gate to perform an emergency top-up is very risky for traffic safety.

With the advancement of banking applications and digital platforms, your phone can now function as a personal "terminal" for all electronic money matters. In addition to checking, most applications also provide balance update and instant top-up features that are very helpful in emergency situations.

How to Check E-Toll Balance on Phone Using NFC Features

Almost all methods of checking the balance directly from a physical card to a phone require the NFC (Near Field Communication) feature. This feature allows the phone to read the chip embedded in the electronic money card (such as e-mOney, Flazz, or Brizzi) with just a single tap.

How to Activate NFC

For those who are not used to it, activating the NFC feature is quite easy. For Android users, simply swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings menu, then find and tap the NFC icon until it turns blue/active. If it is not there, you can go to Settings > Connections > then slide the NFC toggle to the On position.

Meanwhile, for iPhone users (series 7 and above), the NFC feature is usually active automatically and will work when the balance-checking application asks you to tap the card. Once active, here is how to check your e-Toll balance utilizing NFC technology:

1. How to Check E-Toll Balance via M-Banking Apps

Banking applications are the most accurate method as they connect directly with the card provider.

• BCA Mobile (Flazz): Open the app, select the "e-Flazz" menu, then tap your Flazz card on the back of the phone (usually near the camera). The balance will appear immediately.
• Livin' by Mandiri (e-mOney): You don't even need to login to just check the balance. Simply select the "e-money" icon on the home page and tap your Mandiri e-mOney card.
• BRImo (Brizzi): Open the BRImo app, select the "Brizzi" menu, then tap the card on the phone's NFC sensor. The balance and recent transaction history will be displayed.

2. How to Check E-Toll Balance via E-Commerce (Tokopedia & Shopee)

If you do not have the relevant bank application, online shopping platforms can be a very practical alternative.

• Tokopedia: Enter the app, click the "Top Up & Tagihan" menu, select "Electronic Money," then click "Cek Saldo." Tap your card and wait for the data to be read.
• Shopee: Select the "Pulsa, Tagihan, & Hiburan" menu, click "Uang Elektronik," then select "Update Saldo/Cek Saldo." Tap your card on the phone's NFC area.

3. How to Check E-Toll Balance via E-Wallet (LinkAja & DANA)

Digital wallets also offer convenience for their users.

• LinkAja: Select the "Kartu Uang Elektronik" menu on the main page, select "Cek Saldo," then tap your e-mOney or Brizzi card on the back of the phone.
• DANA: Find the "Uang Elektronik" feature in the main menu, click "Cek Saldo," and tap the card on the back of the phone. DANA will read the remaining balance stored in the card's chip.

Sumber: otomotif.kompas.com

Solutions for Checking E-Toll Balance Without NFC

Although the NFC feature is now increasingly common, many users still have phones without this sensor. Don't worry, you can still find out the remaining balance through several conventional but effective ways:

• Nearest ATM: Visit an ATM that has an electronic money (e-money) logo. You do not need to insert a debit card. Simply press the green button (Accept/Enter button) on the keypad or select the "Cardless Transaction" menu on the screen, then select the "Electronic Money" menu and click "Balance Information." After that, tap your e-Toll card on the provided reader panel until the balance appears on the screen.
• Check at Minimarkets: Indomaret and Alfamart provide balance checking services. Simply tell the cashier that you want to check your e-Toll balance.
• Look at the Toll Gate: When you tap at the entry or exit toll gate, pay attention to the small monitor screen provided. The screen will display your remaining balance after the toll fare is deducted.
• Payment Receipt: If you request a physical receipt when exiting the toll, the remaining balance is usually printed at the bottom of the receipt.

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