Aside from paying in cash, motorists can also pay through the following:
EC TAG
The EC Tag is a cashless toll collection system exclusively available for Class 1 vehicles (including cars, jeepneys, and one-axle pick-ups and vans). An electronic gadget, called a transponder attached to the vehicle’s windshield, contains account information that can be read by an antenna at dedicated toll lanes. It allows private motorists the privilege of quick, cashless entry and exit at designated toll booths. EC Tag users can choose from two subscription scheme options:
The Summit (Yellow) EC Tag is for private motorists who own one Class 1 vehicle. In this subscription scheme, only one transponder is assigned per account.
The Premiere (Blue) EC Tag may be acquired by private motorists who own more than one Class 1 vehicle. This enables the subscriber to place several vehicles under one account. This is ideal for corporate accounts and businesses with a fleet of company vehicles.
ETC LANES
Certain lanes at the NLEX toll plazas have been designated as electronic toll collection lanes. Here, motorists can enter the expressway without having to hand over cash. Non-cash or electronic payment options are the EC Tag and magnetic swipe cards. Electronic payers use the inner lanes at toll plazas. Those who pay the toll in cash can use the outer lanes.
MAGNETIC SWIPE CARDS
The magnetic swipe cards are available for Class 2 (two-axle trucks, buses and vans) and Class 3 (three or more axles) vehicles. It acts like a prepaid card loaded with a certain amount from which the corresponding toll is debited each time the vehicle passes through the toll plazas of the NLEX. These cards are ideal for those who operate a fleet of jeepneys, buses and trucks that frequently ply the expressway. Several cards can be made available under one account.