What does the new ORCA card look like?

The “New ORCA” cards will be black, like the resident whales. However, people holding the 1 million or so blue cards now in circulation may keep using those. Both the black and blue cards will function at the existing 6,000 or so yellow kiosks at curbsides and stations.



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Classic blue and Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) cards will continue to work on transit, at vending machines, online at myORCA.com, with the myORCA app and at transit agency customer service locations. Customers can still reload their blue ORCA card at many stores.

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The myORCA app works together with the ORCA card so you can manage your card from anywhere 24/7, add funds and passes in real-time and optimize your payment experience.

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Fare Ambassadors randomly board the trains at either end of the car and work their way to the middle asking every rider for proof they've paid their fare. If you have not tapped your ORCA card before boarding, it will not show as a valid fare when checked. Riders who don't have valid proof of payment get a warning.

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In the new system, each rider will need their own ORCA card to ride and pay their fare. Because the system stores value in your account rather than on the card itself, a single card cannot be used to pay for multiple riders.

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The system currently does not accept mobile payments like Apple Pay. ORCA integration with such systems won't come until 2023. You still need a physical card to pay your fare. Regarding sign-in issues with the app, could you please email us at [email protected]?

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Seattle Housing Authority residents may request a free ORCA card by emailing [email protected] or calling (206) 615-3551.

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Amazon offers Seattle employees a free, unlimited ORCA transit pass which covers all trips on multiple county local transit services (King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit). For those who drive, $160 per month of parking expenses can be reimbursed.

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ORCA Multifamily Development Passport expand_more This pass gives residents comprehensive access to transit services in the Puget Sound Region, including local and express bus service, Link light rail, Sounder commuter rail, Seattle Center Monorail, Seattle Streetcar, and King County Water Taxi.

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