That value will remain on you card until the expiration date on the back of the card. If your card expires, you can transfer the balance to a new card. You have up to a year after the expiration date on the card to transfer the balance at a booth, a MetroCard Vending Machine or by mailing it in to MetroCard Customer Claims.
How do I transfer a balance from an expired MetroCard?
Here's how to transfer a balance from an expired card, plus other ways to address common issues. You have two years from the expiration date to transfer any remaining money to a new card. Within the first year, use a MetroCard Vending Machine to transfer the balance to a new card.
How do I replace an expired MetroCard in NYC?
Unlimited Ride MetroCard must be mailed to NYC Transit for replacement. To receive a full credit for time remaining on your card, the envelope must be postmarked no later than one day after the problem occurs. Sundays and Federal holidays are not counted. Whether Pay-Per-Ride or Unlimited Ride, every MetroCard has an expiration date.
How long is a MetroCard good for?
Whether Pay-Per-Ride or Unlimited Ride, every MetroCard has an expiration date. The date is located at the upper left corner on the back of the card. The expiration date is usually about one year from the date of purchase.
How do I transfer money from one MetroCard to another?
You have two years from the expiration date to transfer any remaining money to a new card. Within the first year, use a MetroCard Vending Machine to transfer the balance to a new card. You can also ask at a station booth for a postage-paid envelope.
Can you transfer a balance between MetroCards?
We can only transfer balances to/from registered metroCARDs (unless it is a faulty card) and you need to be the registered account holder. Please bring the metroCARD(s) with you.
How do I combine MetroCard balances?
You can combine the values of multiple Pay-Per-Ride cards by going to the information booth and asking the attendant to combine them for you. When you do so, only the current balances are accumulated; the $1 fee for each card is not taken into account.
How do I renew my senior MetroCard NYC?
At a MetroCard Vending MachineInsert your reduced-fare card into the MetroCard machine in stations.Refill it the way you normally would.When you get your card back, you can swipe it as usual and the reduced fare will be automatically applied.
Why do NYC MetroCards expire?
“Every dollar we get from customers goes back into providing service.” Ortiz added that MetroCards have an expiration date because wear and tear on the cards can eventually render their magnetic strips unusable.
Can you transfer balance from expired MetroCard?
If your card expires, you can transfer the balance to a new card. You have up to a year after the expiration date on the card to transfer the balance at a booth, a MetroCard Vending Machine or by mailing it in to MetroCard Customer Claims.
Can you transfer funds from an expired MetroCard?
If your Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard expires, you have two years from the expiration date to transfer any remaining money to a new card. Within the first year after expiration, use a MetroCard Vending Machine to transfer the balance to a new card.
How much is the reduced fare for seniors in NYC?
$1.35Reduced fares are available for riders who are 65 or older or have a qualifying disability. The discounted rate is half the base fare – so $1.35 for subways and local buses. Reduced fares can also be used on express buses anytime except weekday rush hours from 6-10 a.m. and 3-7 p.m.
What is OMNY card?
OMNY is a contactless payment system and will accept payment from any NFC-enabled contactless card. Since OMNY does not know which card is your preferred payment method, the system will charge your fare to the first card that it reads.
How much does OMNY cost?
Note: OMNY cards are $5 each before fares are added.
How much do metrocards cost NYC?
Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard is available in $5.50, $11.00, $22.00, $27.50, $41.75, and $67.50 denominations . Unlimited Ride MetroCard passes are also available. The 7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard, the 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard, and the 7-Day Express Bus Plus MetroCard costs $33, $127, and $62, respectively.
How do I activate my metro card?
You can activate your card on the banking app, by visiting your nearest store or by calling us on 0345 08 08 500. How do I activate the contactless feature on my card? You will need to make a Chip and Pin payment before contactless can be used. Once this has been completed, the contactless feature will be activated.
How do you use OMNY on Iphone?
Tap and go with your preferred payment methodTap your contactless card. Tap your contactless credit, debit, or reloadable prepaid card at an OMNY reader and be on your way. ... Tap your smart device. Set up your digital wallet and tap your smart phone, smart watch, or wearable at an OMNY reader. ... Tap an OMNY card.
How long does a Metrocard balance stay on the card?
That value will remain on you card until the expiration date on the back of the card. If your card expires, you can transfer the balance to a new card. You have up to a year after the expiration date on the card to transfer the balance at a booth, a MetroCard Vending Machine or by mailing it in to MetroCard Customer Claims.
Can you pause Metrocard?
If you haven’t started using your Unlimited-Ride MetroCard, you can hang on to it and start using it anytime until the expiration date on the back of the card. Unfortunately we cannot pause it once you’ve started using it.
Can you transfer balances with MVM?
You can actually transfer balances with the MVM's also. When my previous PPR card was about to expire, I went to refill it after riding on the subway and the MVM asked if I wanted to transfer the balance to a new card since my card was going to expire in less than a month. I said yes and it put the balance on a new card.
Can I transfer my credit card balance to a new card?
If a card is expired, you actually can transfer the balance onto a new card. I've done it before. But if a year passes after it's expiration date, then the leftover balance becomes non-transferable.
How much is WMATA?
During the promotional period, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority ("WMATA") is offering $5.00 stored value to any customer who mails in a properly completed SmarTrip® card replacement form with their eligible first generation SmarTrip® card for replacement pursuant to this promotion.
Can WMATA be combined?
WMATA reserves the right to terminate, cancel, modify, or suspend the offer at any time for any or no reason in its sole discretion without prior notice or liability to you. This offer may not be combined with any other offers. This offer is non-refundable, non-transferrable, and may not be resold or redeemed for cash.