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Mongolia · Public Transport & MapsUBCARD
UBCARD is the official public transport app of Ulaanbaatar, used to pay bus fares by QR code, top up transport cards, track buses live and book seats on buses to Chinggis Khaan International Airport.
What it helps with
- Paying for a bus in UlaanbaatarFares can be paid with a QR code generated in the app or by topping up a UB transport card.
- Bus to Chinggis Khaan airport with a reserved seatSeats on 45-seat buses to the airport, Baganuur and Bagakhangai are booked and paid in advance in the app.
- When the next bus arrivesBuses are tracked in real time with arrival predictions, route search and nearest stops.
About UBCARD
UBCARD is published by Ulaanbaatar's Department of Public Transport and was released in November 2024. It checks and tops up transport card balances, generates QR codes for fare payment and tracks buses with arrival predictions, route planning and nearby stops. Seats on 45-seat buses to Chinggis Khaan International Airport, Baganuur and Bagakhangai can be reserved and paid in the app. The city bus fare is 1,000 tugrik.
Key Features
- QR payment: Fares are paid with a code generated in the app.
- Card top-up: Transport card balances are checked and topped up.
- Live buses: Real-time bus positions and arrival predictions.
- Airport buses: Reserved seats on buses to Chinggis Khaan airport.
How to Get Started
- Install UBCARD from the App Store or Google Play.
- Register and link or create your transport card.
- Top up the balance or open the QR payment screen.
- Scan the QR code on boarding or book an airport bus seat in advance.
Before you use it
- Payment: Since 2025 bus fares can also be paid by bank card, including Visa cards of foreign visitors.
- Limits: Users report the app sometimes fails to load or generate QR codes at peak hours, so keep a card or other payment ready.
- Good to know: The app is run by the Department of Public Transport of Ulaanbaatar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does UBCARD work with a foreign bank card in Mongolia?
- Yes - UBCARD accepts foreign-issued cards in Mongolia.
- Is UBCARD available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use UBCARD?
- No, an international phone number generally works for UBCARD.
- Do I need local ID or residency for UBCARD?
- No, UBCARD doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use UBCARD?
- iOS · Android
- How much does UBCARD cost?
- Free app; city bus fare 1,000 tugrik
