NYC’s MetroCard will be completely gone in two years In 2023, OMNY will completely replace the MetroCard in New York City as we move toward a contactless payment system.
Call 311 for Fair Fares MetroCard replacements. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all Fair Fares NYC offices are closed until further notice.
What do you do if you lose your MetroCard?
If your card is lost or stolen, simply call 511 or 718 330-1234 and follow the prompts until you get to the Balance Protection Program. Then, supply us with the number of the credit, debit, or ATM card you used to purchase your MetroCard.
How do I replace a lost reduced MetroCard?
The following MetroCards can be replaced: EasyPay Xpress and Reduced-Fare EasyPay MetroCard. Call the EasyPay Account Service Center at 1-877-323-7433 immediately if your card is lost or stolen. (You can also file a claim online.)Nov 17, 2020
How do I replace my half fare MetroCard?
Reduced-Fare MetroCard. Call 511 and we will deactivate your MetroCard and send you a new one with the remaining fare value at the time of deactivation. Note that we don’t offer a temporary replacement. Allow two/three weeks to receive your replacement card.
What do I do if I lost my MetroCard?
If your card is lost or stolen, simply call 511 or 718 330-1234 and follow the prompts until you get to the Balance Protection Program. Then, supply us with the number of the credit, debit, or ATM card you used to purchase your MetroCard.
Can you replace a lost MetroCard?
The following MetroCards can be replaced: EasyPay Xpress and Reduced-Fare EasyPay MetroCard. Call the EasyPay Account Service Center at 1-877-323-7433 immediately if your card is lost or stolen. (You can also file a claim online.)Nov 17, 2020
What happens if I lost my student MetroCard?
Report lost or stolen school MetroCards to your school right away. Your school will deactivate the missing card and provide a new one.
How do I track a lost MetroCard?
Call the MTA at 718-330-1234 as of June 2011 to inquire about tracking the use of a MetroCard. Provide the MTA phone representative with the MetroCard number and any other information the representative requests. The representative will track the use of the MetroCard and provide you with the information he finds.
Do college students get MetroCards?
Schools distribute MetroCards that let eligible students get to and from school and school-related activities for free.
Can metrocards be tracked?
Every MetroCard has a number on the back that you can use to track your card. Typically this is done only when cards are lost or stolen, but if circumstances permit, the number can be used to track use of the card for other reasons by using an MTA Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request.
How much does OMNY cost?
Right now, each ride via OMNY costs the full $2.75 fare, but the MTA says it will add time-based, reduced fare, and student fares to OMNY once it’s available throughout the system.
How much is a senior citizen MetroCard?
Customers who are 65 years of age or older or have a qualifying disability are eligible for Reduced-Fare. The Reduced fare cost of a 7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard is $16.00. The Reduced fare cost of a 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard is $60.50.
Does MTA give student discounts?
As a student with an MTA Student Transit ID card, you can pay a reduced Student Fare of just $1.30 per trip (with transfer privileges) when traveling to and from school.
Does OMNY have monthly?
Is there a weekly or monthly payment option? OMNY will only be available as a full fare, single ride payment option until the technology is installed and launched across the entire subway and bus system, per the MTA.
How do I pay for the NYC subway?
– Fare for most riders on subways and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses: $2.75.
– Express buses cost $6.75.
– Pay with a MetroCard, or use contactless payment where OMNY scanners are available. You can also use exact change on buses.
How can I check my MetroCard online?
As of June 2015, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority does not offer a way to check MetroCard balances online. You also cannot add to your card online. Balance checks and adding money to the card must be done at a MetroCard vending machine or a subway station booth.
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