Can you use Apple pay on NYC Metro?

Apple Pay Express Transit on the NYC subway While most metro subway systems began by requiring dedicated transit cards, most now also accept contactless payment cards, which also allows Apple Pay to be used.



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You don't have to sign up or download an app to use OMNY; simply use your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, wearable device, or OMNY card to tap and go. OMNY currently supports full-fare and Reduced-Fare pay-per-ride options.

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An even better weekly fare discount Say hello to an easier, more equitable way to pay your fare: the 7-day fare cap with OMNY! Effective August 20, you can start any day of the week: pay for 12 rides in a 7-day period and any additional rides are free. And, unlike with MetroCard, you don't have to pay upfront.

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OMNY can currently be used to pay fares at all New York City Subway and Staten Island Railway stations, on all MTA buses, and on the Roosevelt Island Tram; when completely rolled out, it will also replace the MetroCard on Bee-Line buses, NICE buses, and AirTrain JFK.

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When you take a cab, you can pay with cash, credit card, or a payment app on your phone, like Apple Pay. Tipping is different with each service, too. Uber allows riders to tip their driver through the app after they have rated their ride, once complete.

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TAP App now available on both iPhone and Android phones
  1. In the TAP app, sign in or create a TAP account.
  2. In the Cards section, press the add card icon at the top left.
  3. Press “Add a TAP Card on Your Phone.”
  4. Follow the prompts to add a “virtual” TAP card to your phone to use it to tap and pay.


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Tips for saving on subway and bus fares
  1. Use your contactless credit/debit card, smartphone, or wearable to tap and ride with OMNY. ...
  2. Rides include a free transfer between the subway and local buses and between local buses.
  3. Refill the MetroCard you have instead of paying the fee for a new card.


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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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Purchase and use of this OMNY card constitutes your acceptance of the OMNY Terms of Service and the OMNY Privacy Policy at omny.info/terms-of-service and omny.info/privacy-policy. This OMNY card costs $5 to purchase and must be loaded with a minimum of $1 or a fare product at the time of purchase.

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TAP is your ticket to ride transit in greater Los Angeles! It is accepted on 26 systems including LA Metro, providing a vast network of buses and trains.

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The results might shock you. She found that without tips or surge pricing, hailing a cab was always less expensive than an UberX or a standard Lyft. Cab prices averaged 35-83% less than a ride-share.

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If the driver asks for cash, is it OK to use my card instead? Yes. Every taxi in NYC is required by law to take card, so if your driver says they don't have a machine or that it's broken, it's a ruse.

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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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