Beep stored value updaters, renewal devices are being removed. Here are stations where they're still available
Beep has previously announced that all stored value updaters (SVU) and express renewal devices (ERD) are being removed at train stations, as they still use outdated 3G technology.
In a Jan. 24 advisory after the announcement, Beep explained the machines to answer concerns of cardholders.
"Ang Store Value Updater ay isang machine sa istasyon na ginagamit upang mag-fetch ng load at mag-check ng balance ng beep card. Ang Express Renewal Device ay isang machine sa istasyon na ginagamit upang mag-renew o mag-extend ng validity ng beep card kapag ito ay malapit na mag-expire," it said.
The company also noted that commuters can still load and check the balance of their beep cards at ticket vending machines, physical counters, and the beep app.
"[Ang] pag-pull out ay para sa mga defective devices. Ang mga naturang devices ay outdated na at nangangailangan na ng replacement. Sinisikap na maglabas ng upgraded na solusyon ngayong Marso 2026," it added.
Amid the removal of SVUs and ERDs, Beep said that some machines will still be running at select stations. Read on below to see where you can use SVUs and ERDs.
LRT-1 (ERDs)
- Quirino (Nortbound East)
- Gil Puyat (Northbound)
LRT-2 (ERDs)
- Antipolo (Southbound)
- Marikina-Pasig (Southbound)
MRT-3 (SVUs)
- Quezon Avenue
- GMA-Kamuning
- Araneta Center-Cubao (Arayat side)
- Santolan-Annapolis
- Ortigas (Southbound)
- Shaw Boulevard (Building A)
- Boni Avenue
- Guadalupe
- Buendia
- Ayala Avenue (Concourse 1)
- Magallanes (Northbound)
- Taft Avenue
Commuters with expiring beep cards may renew their stored value cards at train station counters. Meanwhile, if your beep card has already expired for one year, you can request a card replacement from the tellers so they can transfer your past balance.
