How to Enable and Use NFC Transit Card (Bus/Metro) on Xiaomi Phone

Many Xiaomi phones with NFC can store virtual transit cards for contactless bus and metro payments — replacing your physical transit card.

Step 1 – Confirm NFC Support

1. Settings → Connection & sharing — look for NFC toggle.
2. If NFC is listed, your model supports it. If not, the feature is not available on your device.

NFC is available on Xiaomi 12/13/14/15 series, Redmi Note 12/13 Pro+ and higher, most POCO F/X series.

Step 2 – Enable NFC

1. Settings → Connection & sharing → NFC → toggle on.
2. Or: swipe down Quick Settings → tap NFC tile.

Step 3 – Open Xiaomi Wallet / Mi Wallet

1. Open Xiaomi Wallet (pre-installed) or search it in GetApps.
2. In some regions: Settings → NFC → Open payment application.

Step 4 – Add Transit Card

1. In Xiaomi Wallet → Transit card / Transport.
2. Select your city and transit system from the list.
3. Tap Add card → follow the activation steps (may require a top-up).
4. Top up balance using linked bank card or Alipay/WeChat Pay (China) / local payment method.

Supported Transit Systems (Examples)

Using the Card

1. Wake screen (full unlock not required for transit in most regions).
2. Tap phone against the NFC reader on the gate.
3. Card balance deducts automatically.

In China: some transit cards work screen-off — enable this in Wallet → Transit card settings → Allow offline use.

Pro Tips

• Not all Xiaomi phones sold outside China include the transit card function — check regional availability in Xiaomi Wallet.
• Keep NFC enabled for daily transit use — it has minimal battery impact.