Troika card

Troika
Тройка

Front of a Troika card
Location	Moscow
Launched	April 2, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-04-02)
Technology	NFC
Currency	Russian ruble (10000 ₽ maximum load)
Stored-value	Pay as you go
Credit expiry	After 5 years from last top-up
Auto recharge	Yes
Validity	Moscow Metro, CSPC, Russian Railways, Mosgortrans, MK MZD.
Website	transport.mos.ru

The Troika card ^[1] (Russian: Тройка, Troika) is a reusable contactless smart card used to pay for public transport in Moscow, including bus, trolleybus, or trams. It can also be used to pay for car parking, bicycle rental, and other city transport services. It was introduced on April 2, 2013. Passengers can buy a Troika card at any Metro ticket office and automated Mosgortrans ticket kiosks. They can top it up at Metro ticket windows and automated Metro vending machines as well as automated vending machines, mobile phone stores, and payment terminals or via the internet, SMS, electronic payment systems, and smartphone apps.