SEPTA accepts Contactless payment (any credit/debit card or Apple/Google/Samsung Pay) on bus and Metro (includes BSL, MFL, NHSL & Trolley).
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SEPTA launched a new program on Friday that will let riders pay for bus, trolley and train rides through contactless payment like Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay. Riders can use their smart phone, smart watch, or physical bank card.
Kiosks accept cash, credit, debit, tokens, Apple Pay, Google Pay, & Samsung Pay. Best part – you can reload your SEPTA Key online at SEPTAKey.org. You can also purchase a Quick Trip (single-ride ticket) at the kiosks. If you don't have time to stop by a kiosk – cash/credit cards are accepted on board.
SEPTA accepts Contactless payment (any credit/debit card or Apple/Google/Samsung Pay) on bus and Metro (includes BSL, MFL, NHSL & Trolley). SEPTA accepts cash for travel on any of its transit services. Exact fare is required.
No card? No problem. Available in the official SEPTA App - SEPTA Key Tix is THE a convenient way to pay for one or up to five (5) people using your smartphone! Use a credit or debit card to download a QR-code “ticket” that can be read at fareboxes and turnstiles.
Riders who don't tap in at a station and wait to be scanned on the train may be paying a higher fare than necessary. For instance, a rider who boards the Manayunk-Norristown Line at East Falls, but does not tap in, might see a Zone 2 charge on their SEPTA Key card, even though East Falls is in Zone 1.
Payment options will include any credit or debit cards, Apple Pay/Google Pay or Ventra transit value already added to your account (you can also add a credit/debit card if you haven't added one yet).
Earlier this year, SEPTA quietly decriminalized fare evasion. The policy change follows the lead of other city agencies that have moved toward a more rehabilitation-focused criminal justice system. Fare beaters caught today receive a $25 ticket, down from $300, and do not face criminal charges.