Can I use my iPhone to pay for CTA?

Use your iPhone or Apple Watch to pay your fare on CTA and Pace using transit value or passes.



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Pay for transit at a fare gate Make sure your device is turned on (it doesn't need to be connected to the internet). As you approach a fare gate or board a bus, do one of the following: On an iPhone with Face ID: Double-click the side button, then glance at iPhone to authenticate with Face ID, or enter your passcode.

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Use your phone for contactless fare payment. Buy fare for 26 TAP transit systems. Manage your TAP account including Reduced Fare cards and LIFE discounts.

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You can use Apple Pay to pay as you go across all Transport for London services, including the Underground, buses and trams. Paying for journeys is easy using Apple Pay and works the same as using a contactless card. You just need to touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers.

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You can use your iPhone to pay for your fare with a payment card in Apple Pay or a transit card stored in the Wallet app .

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Keep cards and passes in Wallet on iPhone
  • Payment cards. Credit and debit cards. Apple Card (U.S. only) ...
  • Identity cards. Driver's license or state ID. Student ID card. ...
  • Transit and tickets. Transit. Boarding passes and tickets.
  • Keys. Home key. Hotel key. ...
  • And more. Passes, event tickets, reward cards, and loyalty cards.


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You must tap your card on the TAP target any time you ride. Onboard fare inspectors can read your card to confirm that you properly tapped. If you fail to tap the bus or rail validator before boarding, you may be cited for fare evasion. So don't forget to TAP!

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If you don't tap off, your card will be charged the maximum fare.

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