Does MTA accept dollar bills?


Does MTA accept dollar bills? Dollar bills, pennies, and half-dollar coins are not accepted.


Can you use Apple Pay on MTA?

Traveling around NYC is fast and easy with Express Mode for Apple Pay. Just tap your iPhone or Apple Watch and ride — no need to use Face ID or Touch ID.


Can you use dollar bills on NYC bus?

All of our buses and +SelectBusService Coin Fare Collector machines accept exact fare in coins. Dollar bills, pennies, and half-dollar coins are not accepted. OMNY is the MTA's new fare payment system. Use your contactless card or smart device to pay the fare on buses and subways.


Can you pay contactless on NYC bus?

How to use OMNY on a bus. Tap your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, or wearable device at the OMNY reader as you enter. On local, limited, and express buses, you must enter and use the reader at the front door. On SBS buses, enter at any door and use the reader there.


Can you pay cash on First York buses?

We encourage all of our customers to buy tickets using the First Bus App or to pay by contactless card on board. If you are paying with cash, please try to use the exact fare.


Can you pay with cash on NYC bus?

About bus fares OMNY is accepted on all New York City buses. Fares can also be paid with a MetroCard, coins, or SingleRide ticket. Some buses are fare-free: Q70-LaGuardia Link to and from LaGuardia Airport.


How much does OMNY card cost?

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.


Can you tap credit card on subway?

To pay your fare at subway turnstiles, AutoGates, and onboard buses (including Select Bus Service buses), simply tap your own contactless credit or debit card, smart device, or OMNY card on the OMNY reader.


When did NYC buses stop taking dollar bills?

Edward Hausner/The New York Times On Aug. 31, 1969, New York City buses began requiring exact change.


Can you tap your debit card on the NYC subway?

To pay your fare at subway turnstiles, AutoGates, and onboard buses (including Select Bus Service buses), simply tap your own contactless credit or debit card, smart device, or OMNY card on the OMNY reader.


Does NYC subway take cash?

Buy MetroCards in any subway station or Transportation Hub like Grand Central Terminal, The Oculus, Penn Station, or Port Authority. Vending machines will take cash, ATM cards, and all major credit cards. Tellers can only accept cash.


How do tourists use the NYC subway?

You can use cash, credit, or debit cards to make your purchase. New York City subway fares are $2.75 per trip. For visitors staying more than a couple of days you can buy a one week unlimited MetroCard for $33 or an unlimited monthly MetroCard for $127.00.


Do NYC buses take Apple pay?

Apple Pay is accepted on trains and buses throughout NYC. With your credit or debit card in Wallet, you can easily get where you need to go with just your iPhone or Apple Watch.