Can CharlieCard go negative?

Can CharlieCard go negative? CharlieCards would no longer be free, but would allow for one trip on a negative balance, and there would be 1,000 additional points of sale for fare media.

Can I use Apple Pay on MBTA?

Updated on-screen prompts at fare vending machines will help you purchase a tappable CharlieTicket or purchase/reload a CharlieCard. You can now pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay or contactless credit/debit cards. You can also use your credit/debit card, EBT card, or cash.

How much money can you put on a CharlieCard?

Monthly passes are specific to the agency where you buy it. For example, you can have a monthly pass for the MVRTA and one for either the LRTA or MBTA. How much money can I add to my card? You can add up to $100 on a full fare Charlie Card or $40 on a ½ fare card.

Can riders simply show their CharlieCard or CharlieTicket to conductors?

Riders can simply show their CharlieCard or CharlieTicket to conductors to ride the Commuter Rail in Zones 1A, 1, and 2 on ALL Commuter Rail lines at no charge.

Can I use my phone as a CharlieCard?

If you don't have a CharlieCard, you can also pay your fare with: CharlieTicket, a tappable ticket that can be loaded with subway, bus, Commuter Rail, and ferry tickets or passes. an Android and iPhone app for Commuter Rail and ferry tickets or passes.

Do Charlie cards use RFID?

These machines allow passengers to purchase tickets for the train, add money to an existing ticket or similarly refill a Charlie Card, a reusable T Card with an RFID chip inside for ease of use.

Does the MBTA still use tokens?

No: You can no longer use T tokens at the fare gates. To actually get on a train, you'll need to have a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.

Are Charlie cards RFID?

So the four teens extended other research done by the 2008 hacker team to fully reverse engineer the CharlieCard, the RFID touchless smart cards the MBTA uses today.

Can you punch a hole in a CharlieCard?

All Blind Access CharlieCards come with an embedded microchip. To keep yours working properly, handle it with care. To prevent damage to the card: Do not punch holes in the card.

Are transfers free in Boston?

Commuter Rail and Ferry Certain monthly Commuter Rail passes printed on a CharlieTicket include unlimited transfers to any mode. Single-ride Commuter Rail and ferry tickets generally do not include free transfers.