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Does Bart take Clipper card Apple Wallet?

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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There will be three different ways to pay for a normal fare. Riders will be able to use contactless debit or credit cards, as well as physical Clipper cards and mobile Clipper cards in an Apple or Google wallet that are already available. The latter option has skyrocketed in popularity since it debuted in April 2021.

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Using Clipper® on your mobile device is fast and easy – and you avoid the $3 fee for new plastic Clipper cards.

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Taking the train has long been less expensive than driving when considering bridge tolls and parking — and now it's an even more affordable option when you consider most Bay Area gas stations are charging more than $6 a gallon.

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In celebration of BART's upcoming 50th anniversary on September 11, BART is offering a 50% discount for the entire month of September 2022. The reduced fare will be automatically deducted when using Clipper at the fare gates.

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All BART Stations have Clipper vending machines which accept cash, credit cards and debit cards as payment. You can add cash value to Clipper cards at all BART ticket machines. Clipper cards can be ordered online at www.clippercard.com. Many retail outlets throughout the region also sell Clipper cards.

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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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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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When will my card automatically reload? If you set up Autoload for cash value, when your balance falls below $10, Clipper will automatically reload you card when you pay your next fare. If you set it up for a pass, Clipper will automatically reload a new pass on your card when the old one expires.

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