Shenzhen’s Fitness Bracelet Pays for Transit and Coffee

If you’ve ever fumbled for your metro card or risked losing a paper transit ticket while trying to track steps or calories, Shenzhen now has a wearable solution that merges transit convenience with health tracking—and even coffee perks.

The Xingdongli fitness bracelet lets you tap into buses and metros in Shenzhen, tracks your calories, and lets you swap burned energy for points that can be redeemed—including for Starbucks coffee. One bracelet does it all.

What Is the Xingdongli Fitness Bracelet?

Officially launched in Shenzhen on January 11, 2016, the Xingdongli is the country’s first mobile financial payment wristband with built-in public transport functionality. Developed through a partnership between Industrial Bank and Shenzhen Tong Company, this smart band combines fitness tracking with transit and contactless payment features—all on your wrist.

How Does It Replace Your Transit Card?

The Xingdongli functions as a fully digital version of the Shenzhen Tong transit card. Once you strap it on, there’s no need to carry a separate card for buses or the metro—just tap and go. It’s accepted at all standard Shenzhen Tong readers, making it a seamless replacement for physical cards. Unlike old transit cards, this one is registered to you and can be managed via a dedicated mobile app. That means you can check your balance, see transaction history, and recharge anytime, anywhere. Plus, the account is now in your name, so lost cards aren’t gone for good—you can report and recover them. The device is also more durable, and the wristband color options have expanded from just black to seven choices including white and red.

Earn Calories, Trade for Rewards

Beyond transit and payments, the Xingdongli tracks your daily activity, including calories burned. The bracelet logs this fitness data, which translates into calorie-based points. Every day, those points accumulate, and you can trade them in for a variety of goods—including Starbucks coffee. It’s Shenzhen Tong’s way of turning everyday movement into tangible rewards. The system encourages healthier habits while giving you more value from simply going about your day. The more you move, the more you can earn—and sip.

Why This Matters for Urban Commuters

With over 32 million Shenzhen Tong cards already in circulation and an 80% tap-in rate across the city, integrating payment and fitness into one wearable device streamlines urban life. Shenzhen Tong’s General Manager Wang Dongjun emphasized the goal isn’t just efficient transit, but creating a smarter, more connected lifestyle where your movements—whether to work or the gym—earn you perks. Future plans include extending Shenzhen Tong services into community settings, making the network even more pervasive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Xingdongli bracelet?

The Xingdongli is a fitness tracker created by Industrial Bank and Shenzhen Tong Company. Released in January 2016, it works as a contactless transit card for Shenzhen’s buses and metro, doubles as a flash payment device, and tracks your calories and activity.

Can I use the Xingdongli to ride Shenzhen buses and metros?

Yes. The bracelet contains the Shenzhen Tong transit card function, allowing you to tap and ride buses and metros throughout the city just like with a regular transit card.

How do I recharge the transit card on the bracelet?

You can recharge your Shenzhen Tong account linked to the bracelet through the official mobile app. The app also lets you check your balance and transaction history.

Is the Xingdongli bracelet linked to my identity?

Yes. Unlike older Shenzhen Tong cards, the Xingdongli account is registered under your name, making it possible to recover the account if the bracelet is lost.

What kind of rewards can I get with calorie points?

You can redeem calorie-based points for various goods, including Starbucks coffee and other items, through the program’s reward system.

What colors is the Xingdongli available in?

The updated version of the bracelet comes in seven colors, including black, white, and red, giving users more style options.

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