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How do I activate my Omni card?

After receiving your physical OmniCard, Click on the Activate Card button in 'Cards' section and scan the QR code on the back of the card. Your physical card will be activated instantly. Why do I need to set PIN for my OmniCard? You need to set the PIN to authorise QR and Swipe & Pay payments.



Activating an Omni card depends on which specific “Omni” card you have, as several financial institutions and companies use similar names. Here are the most common scenarios:

1. Omni Financial (Military-Focused)

If you have a credit card from Omni Financial (often for military personnel), the most common ways are: Online: Visit their activation website, which is typically www.omnicardactivation.com or a similar portal listed on the sticker on your card. Phone: Call the activation number on the sticker attached to the card or on the paperwork that came with it. A general customer service number for Omni Financial is 1-800-774-8644. Via the App: Download the Omni Financial mobile app and look for a card activation option.

2. OMNI by Mastercard® (Prepaid Cards)

If you have a prepaid or gift card branded “OMNI” (often in partnership with Mastercard), activation is usually required before first use: Online: Go to the website printed on the back of the card (e.g., www.omniprepaid.com or a specific activation URL). Phone: Call the toll-free number on the back of the card. At Register: For store-specific gift cards, they are often activated at the point of sale when you buy them. Reloadable prepaid cards may require online registration.

3. Omni Bank Cards

If your card is from a local bank or credit union named “Omni,” you should: Use the activation phone number or instructions provided in the

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Your payment may not be accepted for a few reasons. For example, if your payment method has been blocked by your bank or by the MTA , or your smart device is damaged, then you will not be able to use that payment method at any OMNY reader until the issue is resolved.

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Can I still pay for multiple riders with OMNY? Yes. The same pass-back rules that apply to MetroCard also apply to OMNY. You can tap and pay for yourself and up to 3 additional riders with the same payment method on a single trip.

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