For foreigners who are planning to travel or relocate to the Philippines then I know you’ll find this article useful. You can also read my previous article about the guide on driving in the Philippines.
When passing expressways like SLEX or NLEX, looking for cash, paying at the gate and waiting for your change could take time especially if the queues are long during rush hour. So if you want things to go smoothly, then purchase an Autosweep RFID. Your car will have an RFID Sticker that will automatically compute from the entry and exit data. The toll fee will automatically be debited to your Autosweep RFID card, so you need to load it with money.
Before there was E-Pass, however, its battery life is only good for three years but the Autosweep RFID stickers is non-battery operated nor can be transferred easily.
Autosweep RFID doesn’t only let you have cashless transactions but also gives you perks and discounts. Examples are free California Maki at Yoshinoya, a room upgrade at Privato Hotel, 50% off on brake cleaning at Rapide Auto Services Experts or 20% off on meals at Kenny Rogers Roasters. Autosweep RFID is also free, so get yours now!
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Where to get an Autosweep RFID?
You can get your free Autosweep RFID at these Expressways with no documents required:
- NAIAX
- Skyway
- SLEX
- STAR Tollway
Documents Required for an Autosweep RFID
If you plan to have more than a vehicle or go to installation sites, you must bring the following documents:
Personal Account
- Photocopy of a Valid ID (must have your picture and signature)
- Photocopy of your vehicles’ CR (Certificate of Registration) and latest OR (Official Receipt)
- If you aren’t the registered owner as per OR/CR, then present proof of ownership like a deed of sale or authorization allowing you to use register the vehicle under your name
- Photocopy of a valid ID of the registered owner
Business Account
- Business Permit or DTI Registration or SEC Certificate
- Photocopy of your vehicles’ CR (Certificate of Registration) and latest OR (Official Receipt)
- If the company is not named as the registered owner as per OR/CR, then present proof of ownership like a deed of sale or authorization allowing the company to use register the vehicle under its name
- Photocopy of a valid ID of the registered owner
- If a new vehicle, the sales invoice can be submitted
- Letter of Authority of the Authorized Representative or Secretary Certificate
- Photocopy of a valid ID of both the Company President or Authorized Representative
Types of Vehicles
There are 3 Classes of Vehicles that pass by the expressways, each will have different toll fees and initial load for the Autosweep RFID
| CLASS 1 | CLASS 2 | CLASS 3 |
| Car Jeepney Pick-up Van |
Public Bus Light Trucks School Bus Tourist Bus Class 1 that is 7 feet + high |
Heavy trucks Trailers |
Autosweep RFID Fees
Initial Load Requirement
- Class 1 – Php 500
- Class 2 – Php 1,000
- Class 3 – Php 1,000
Cost Per Tag
Php 200.00
Cost Per Card
Php 100.00. However, as per Autosweep RFID website, there are stations where you can get it for free.
Subscription Fee
Php 50.00 shall be charged every year
Maintaining Balance
- Class 1 – Php 100
- Class 2 – Php 200
- Class 3 – Php 300
How to register for an Autosweep RFID?
You can have an Autosweep RFID in 5 easy steps
1. Ready all the documents needed.
2. Go to the nearest Installation site and bring the vehicle stated in your registration as well as your documents.
3. Pass it to the personnel for checking.
4. Have the Autosweep RFID Sticker be placed on your windshield or headlamp.
5. Load your Autosweep RFID Card and start using it!
Installation and Reloading Sites
Bring your vehicles and documents at these sites so that RFID stickers are placed on them: Details are from Autosweep Website:
SKYWAY Office (SOMCO)
Location: Skyway Toll Operations Bldg. G/F Toll Operations Bldg., Dona Soledad Ave. Brgy. Don Bosco, Paranaque City
Business Hours: Daily 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
AYALA GREENFIELD Toll Plaza (Southbound)
Location: Ayala Greenfield Toll Plaza, Brgy. Saimsim, Calamba City
Business Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
STA. ROSA SouthBound Toll Plaza
Location: Sta. Rosa Southbound Toll Plaza, Pulong Sta. Cruz, Sta. Rosa, Laguna Business Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
STA. ROSA Northbound Toll Plaza
Location: Sta. Rosa Northbound Toll Plaza, Pulong Sta. Cruz, Sta. Rosa, Laguna Business Hours: Daily 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
SOUTHWOODS Northbound Toll Plaza
Location: Southwoods Northbound Toll Plaza, Halang Southwoods, Brgy. San Francisco Binan City Laguna
Business Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SOUTHWOODS Southbound Toll Plaza
Location: Southwoods SouthBound Toll Plaza, Halang Southwoods, Brgy. San Francisco Binan City Laguna
Business Hours: Daily 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Carmona Toll Plaza
Location: South Luzon Expressway Maduya Carmona Cavite
Business Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Petron SLEX
Location: PEC3, SLEX, San Pedro Laguna
Business Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Petron Pura NorthBound / SouthBound
Location: TPLEX KM 143 NB, Poroc Pura Tarlac
Business Hours: Daily 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Petron Dasmarinas
Location: EDSA, Antonio S Arnaiz Ave, Dasmarinas Village Makati, Metro Manila
Business Hours: Daily 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Petron Evia
Location: L2 Daang Hari cor. Daang Reyna, Almanza Uno Las Pinas
Business Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Petron Malvar KM 75 Southbound
Location: Star Tollway KM 74-75 Star Tollways, San Andres Malvar Batangas
Business Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Petron Lipa KM 79 Northbound
Location: Star Tollway KM 79 Tibig Lipa Batangas
Business Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Petron C5 RFID Station (Northbound)
Location: C5 Road Brgy. Ususan Diego Silang Taguig City
Business Hours: Daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Petron Mindanao Ave. (Northbound)
Location: 188 Mindanao Avenue Brgy. Bahay Toro Tandang Sora, QC
Business Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Petron NAIA
Location: Mia Road, NAIA Complex Brgy.179 Pasay City (Near Terminal 2)
Business Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Susana Heights Toll Plaza
Location: South Luzon Expressway, Susan Heights Exit, Tunasan Muntinlupa
Business Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SHELL PUTATAN Southbound Gas Station
Location: Along SLEX
Business Hours: Daily 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
SHELL MAMPLASAN Northbound Gas Station
Location: Along SLEX
Business Hours: Daily 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
SHELL MAGALLANES Gas Station
Location: Magallanes Avenue, South Super Highway, Makati City
Business Hours: Daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
TPLEX Main Office
Location: Toll Operations Center, Blk7 Brgy. San Pascual Tarlac City
Business Hours: Daily 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
STAR Tollway Lipa (Tambo)
Location: KM82 STAR Tollway Brgy Tambo, Lipa City
Business Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cabuyao South Bound Toll Plaza
Location: Cabuyao South Bound Toll Plaza, Cabuyao, Laguna
Business Hours: Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Reloading Sites
You can get your Autosweep RFID reloaded at the following Reloading Sites:
- Petron
- Shell
- Avail.at
- Bank of Commerce
- Bayad Center
- coins.ph
- Direct Agent 5, inc.
- GCash
- ecPAY
- Express Pay
- Robinsons Department Store
- Robinson Supermarket
- RD Pawnshop
- San Miguel Food Ave.
- SM
- Tambunting
- Touch Pay
- Union Bank – EON
- Walter Mart
Where to use Autosweep RFID?
You can use it at Expressways in the Philippines.
- CAVITEx – Manila – Cavite Expressway or Coastal Road
- MCX – Muntinlupa – Cavite Expressway
- MMSS – Skyway or Metro Manila Skyway System
- NAIAx – NAIA Expressway
- NLEx – North Luzon Expressway
- SCTEx – Subic – Clark – Tarlac Expressway
- SLEx – South Luzon Expressway
- STAR Tollway – Southern Tagalog Arterial Road
- STE – Subic – Tipo Expressway (NLEx Segment 7)
- TPLEx – Tarlac – Pangasinan – La Union Expressway
Benefits of Autosweep RFID
- Cashless transaction – your payment is automatically computed and deducted in your card while you just need to pass at the right gate
- Lesser Queues – due to being cashless, the line at the RFID gate is not long or sometimes empty, so you don’t waste your time
- You can check your balance online or by texting “AUTOSWEEP <space> BALINQ <space> Plate Number” to 09178608655 for Globe or TM Subscribers or 09188608655 for Smart, Talk and Text and Sun Cellular Subscribers.
- There is a warranty on your sticker in case of damages
- Perks and Discounts to different stores or services
Autosweep RFID is really convenient especially for those who pass by the expressways regularly. You can reach your destination faster because of lesser queues and less cash handling. It is also safer as you don’t have to bring money every day for payment; you just need to load your Autoweep RFID at reloading sites or online. You should get one now, as the application process is easy and fast.
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