Can I transfer my Clipper card balance to someone else?

To request a balance transfer, please contact Clipper Customer Service at 877.878. 8883 (TTY/TDD 711 or 800.735. 2929). Note: We can only transfer cash value; monthly passes and discount tickets cannot be transferred.



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Registered cardholders can complete and sign a form authorizing another individual to act on behalf of the cardholder. To request a form and find out more information about the authorization requirements, please contact Clipper Customer Service at 877.878. 8883 (TDD/TTY 711 or 800.735. 2929).

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Can two people use the same card at the same time? No, every rider needs their own card or device (phone or watch) to pay for fares.

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Unlike a credit or debit card, the Clipper card does not expire; however, you will need to renew your eligibility for Clipper START once every two years to continue receiving the discount.

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Once you transfer your plastic card to iPhone, your plastic card will be deactivated for transit use.
  1. Open Apple Wallet on your iPhone and press the plus “+” icon.
  2. Select Transit Card.
  3. Select “Clipper card” and select “Continue”
  4. Select “Transfer Existing Card” and follow prompts.


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If you already have a physical Clipper card,4 you can easily transfer it to your iPhone or Apple Watch.
  1. Open Apple Wallet and tap the plus icon.
  2. Select Transit Card, then Clipper.
  3. Tap Transfer Existing Card and follow onscreen instructions.


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Transferring with Clipper Unlimited free rides for 2 hours from first boarding Muni. Between 8:30 p.m. and 5 a.m., unlimited late-night transfers are in effect. Learn more about unlimited late-night transfers. Discounted ride within 2 hours of boarding AC Transit.

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Paying with Clipper Cash value: For single rides. Clipper customers get discounts of 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for seniors and disabled riders on Muni buses and light rail. You need a cash value balance of at least $2 on an adult Clipper card to board.

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You can add Adult, Youth, Senior, and RTC Clipper cards. TransLink cards and Clipper cards with some special fare products can't be added to Apple Wallet. Be sure to keep your plastic Clipper card for Bay Wheels bikeshare use and your RTC card for fare inspection.

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6.1 Clipper® Card Registration: 2 All Youth and Senior Clipper® cards, as well as RTC Discount Cards and cards loaded with the Clipper® START(SM) discount, are automatically registered, not transferable, and can be used only by the person identified in the Clipper® customer database.

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Youth 5-18 years old get 50% off BART with a youth Clipper card. Seniors 65 and over get 62.5% off BART with a Senior Clipper card. Qualifying low-income adult riders get 20% off BART with Clipper START. Riders with qualifying disabilities get 62.5% off BART with the RTC Clipper card.

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In addition to the 50-cent per trip savings on BART, adult Muni customers who use Clipper save 50-cents on single-ride fares.

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