NLEX RFID 2026: Easytrip Installation, Balance and Reload
NLEX (North Luzon Expressway) uses the Easytrip RFID system operated by MPTC. The Easytrip sticker is required for all vehicles entering NLEX toll plazas. Installation is free. You only pay for the initial load (minimum P200) which is credited to your RFID balance.
By Aditya AmanPublished Feb 7, 2026Editorial PolicyLives in the Philippines and has driven nearly every Luzon expressway with his family.Quick Facts
Easytrip
MPTC
Free (sticker)
P200 minimum
P200 (fully credited as toll balance)
12
NLEX RFID Installation Sites
12 Easytrip installation sites along NLEX. 1 site is open 24/7. 10 of 12 sites accept walk-ins.
Easytrip NLEX Balintawak
Caloocan, Metro Manila
Multiple service points: Toll plaza (24/7), CSC (Mon-Sat), AOVP (Daily 8AM-5PM)
Easytrip NLEX Bocaue
Bocaue, Bulacan
Easytrip Petron Marilao (NLEX)
Marilao, Bulacan
Closest Easytrip site for Meycauayan, Marilao, Bocaue residents
Easytrip NLEX San Fernando CSC
San Fernando, Pampanga
Easytrip NLEX Angeles
Angeles City, Pampanga
Easytrip NLEX Dau/Mabalacat
Mabalacat, Pampanga
Easytrip NLEX Tabang CSC
Guiguinto, Bulacan
Easytrip Shell Balagtas (NLEX)
Balagtas, Bulacan
Easytrip Shell Balintawak
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Gas station partner site, Class 1 vehicles only
Easytrip Petron NLEX Valenzuela
Valenzuela, Metro Manila
Gas station partner site, Class 1 vehicles only
Easytrip Robinsons Galleria
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Appointment recommended
Appointment via ORRAS recommended
Easytrip SM North EDSA
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Appointment recommended
Book via ORRAS at apps1.mptc.com.ph/EasytripRegistration
NLEX RFID Cost Breakdown
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
RFID Sticker | Free (sticker) |
Initial Load (credited as toll balance) | P200 minimum |
| Total | P200 (fully credited as toll balance) |
How to Reload NLEX RFID
Reload your Easytrip RFID balance using any of these methods:
How to Check NLEX RFID Balance
Check your Easytrip RFID balance before entering the expressway:
NLEX RFID Installation: Step-by-Step
- 1
Gather Your Documents
Bring your vehicle OR/CR (original or photocopy), a valid government ID, and cash for the initial load.
- 2
Visit a Easytrip Installation Site
Go to any NLEX Easytrip installation site listed above. Most sites accept walk-ins. Some mall locations may require an appointment via ORRAS.
- 3
Present Your Documents & Pay
Hand over your OR/CR and ID to the attendant. Easytrip says first installation is free; add enough prepaid load for your first trip.
- 4
RFID Sticker Installation
The attendant will clean the designated area of your windshield and install the RFID sticker. This typically takes 5-10 minutes.
- 5
Verification & Activation
Your RFID will be tested and activated on the spot. You will receive a receipt with your account number. Save this for balance checks and reloads.
NLEX Toll Rates 2026
View the complete toll fee matrix for NLEX. Calculate exact fees for Class 1, 2, and 3 vehicles.
View Toll MatrixNLEX RFID by the Numbers
- 12
- RFID installation sites along NLEXSource: Expressway.PH Database
- 1
- sites open 24/7Source: Easytrip Official
- 3
- provinces covered (Metro Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga)Source: Expressway.PH Database
- P200
- total cost (free sticker + P200 initial load)Source: MPTC Official Rates
RFID Sites by Province
View all RFID installation sites in each province served by NLEX.
Useful NLEX Links
Other Expressway RFID Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What RFID is used in NLEX?
NLEX takes Easytrip. An Autosweep sticker will not open its lanes; you need an Easytrip account, which also covers NLEX, SCTEX, CAVITEX and CALAX. Installation sites, balance checks and reload options are below.
Can I use Autosweep RFID on NLEX?
Yes, after you enroll it in One RFID All Tollways, launched 21 October 2025. SMC Tollways says the program lets you pick one provider account for all participating tollways. Without enrollment, an Autosweep sticker does not pay on NLEX.
Where can I install Easytrip RFID for NLEX?
Easytrip RFID can be installed at any NLEX toll plaza customer service center (Balintawak, Bocaue, Marilao, San Fernando, Angeles, Dau), partner gas stations, and select malls. Walk-in is available at most sites; some mall locations require ORRAS appointment.
How much is Easytrip RFID installation for NLEX?
Easytrip RFID sticker installation is free. You pay a minimum initial load of P200, which is fully credited as your toll balance. No separate installation fee.
What documents do I need for NLEX RFID installation?
Bring your vehicle OR/CR (photocopy), a valid government ID, and cash for the initial load (minimum P200). Your vehicle must be present at the installation site.