What does it mean to tag your Clipper card?

2. Tag your card by holding it flat against the Clipper logo. Clipper automatically checks for a valid pass. If you don't have a pass on your card, it will deduct the discounted fare from the cash value on your card and apply any appropriate transfer discount.



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If you forget to tag off, that's the fare you will pay. But if you tag off, Clipper will return the difference of $6 to your card. The other reason to tag off is to take advantage of eligible free or discounted rides when you transfer from one transit agency to another.

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Using Clipper
  1. To add a card to your iPhone or Apple Watch, open the Apple Wallet app and click the plus “+” icon. ...
  2. To use your plastic card, locate the Clipper reader and tag it by holding it flat against the Clipper logo. ...
  3. Some transit agencies charge fares based on distance or zones.


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Note: Customers do not need to tag out of Muni Metro to exit. Fare gates have motion sensors and will open automatically. Simply walk through.

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6.1. 2 All Youth and Senior Clipper® cards, as well as RTC Discount Cards and cards loaded with the Clipper® START(SM) discount, are automatically registered, not transferable, and can be used only by the person identified in the Clipper® customer database.

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Riders pay for BART with Clipper, the Bay Area's all-in-one transit card that is also accepted on other transit systems in the region.

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Does the Clipper START card expire? 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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Can two people use the same card at the same time? No, every rider needs their own card or device (phone or watch) to pay for fares.

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