You Can Use Apple Pay On NYC Transit Soon — But Only On Limited Lines
Once Express Transit is turned on, all you need to do is hold your phone or Apple Watch near a tap-and-go transit terminal. The fare will automatically be deducted.For now, you can only buy single fare tickets using the tap-and-go system.
The system is currently only set up for pay-per-ride fares. It doesn’t work with unlimited or reduced fare passes yet. However, on, the MTA says that it will “introduce more fare options as the system rolls out.” In any case, using your mobile wallet will save you the $1 MetroCard fee . The OMNY launch doesn’t apply to just Apple devices — you can use other digital wallets and credit cards with contactless payment enabled, too.OMNY will accept digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Fitbit Pay, and Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover cards with contactless payment .
Riders will always be able to pay with cash at retail locations and vending machines, according to the MTA. Otherwise, only smart devices or contactless credit cards will be accepted.
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