Sailor Moon's wand adds magic to contactless payments in Taiwan

Instead of tapping a card, Taipei residents can now wield a magic wand to ride the subway. More specifically, a replica of the Moon Stick that Sailor Moon used in the classic '90s anime series. The wand measures 18 cm and lights up whenever a transaction is made.

The Moon Stick was released by contactless payment provider EasyCard, which isn't just used on public transport, but also for transactions at tens of thousands of retailers throughout Taiwan. Priced at TWD 1799 (USD 65/EUR 57), the wand was available for limited preorder from 18–24 January 2022.

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