How do I pay for subway with my phone in NYC?


How do I pay for subway with my phone in NYC? Tap and go in every borough You don't have to sign up or download an app to use OMNY; simply use your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, wearable device, or OMNY card to tap and go. OMNY currently supports full-fare and Reduced-Fare pay-per-ride options.


Do you need an app to pay for NYC subway?

You don't have to sign up or download an app to use OMNY; simply use your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, wearable device, or OMNY card to tap and go.


What do New Yorkers call the subway?

Maneuver Manhattan's train system like a local Here, Archer Hotel New York's consummate host offers timely tips on navigating the New York City subway (aka train) system like a boss. LOCAL TIP: New Yorkers typically call the subway “trains” (not underground or metro) or by their alpha name (the C or the Q).


Do I have to tap out on New York subway?

There has also never been an “exit” fare. What this means is that it doesn't matter whether you are traveling 3 stops or all the way to the end of the line – you're paying the same rate to ride. It also means that you don't have to dig out the Metrocard from your pocket or tap your phone on your way out.


How much is each ride on the OMNY?

OMNY is our contactless payment system. You don't have to sign up or download an app to use OMNY — simply use your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, or wearable device to tap and go. You'll pay the same base fare — $2.90 — and still get free transfers.


How do I use the NYC subway without a MetroCard?

Using OMNY OMNY, our contactless fare payment system, is available at every subway station. Tap your contactless credit or debit card or smart device at the OMNY reader on the turnstile. It doesn't matter which way the card or device is facing. When the reader shows GO, proceed through the turnstile.


Do you need an account to use OMNY?

You don't have to sign up or download an app to use OMNY; simply use your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, wearable device, or OMNY card to tap and go. OMNY currently supports full-fare and Reduced-Fare pay-per-ride options.


Can I pay with my phone at subway?

Use a smart phone (with digital wallet enabled), a wearable, or a contactless credit or debit card to pay your fare at subway turnstiles, AutoGates, and onboard buses (including Select Bus Service). Simply tap one of them on the OMNY reader.


What app do you need for NYC Subway?

Our flagship apps, MYmta and TrainTime, make it easy to find your best transit option, whether you're traveling on the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, or Metro-North Railroad. Our apps include tools that help you easily navigate your trip.


Do you save money with OMNY?

Get free rides when you tap your fare with OMNY! Pay for 12 rides using the same device or card in a week and additional rides within the week are free, only with OMNY.


How much does OMNY card cost?

Purchase and use of this OMNY card constitutes your acceptance of the OMNY Terms of Service and the OMNY Privacy Policy at omny.info/terms-of-service and omny.info/privacy-policy. This OMNY card costs $5 to purchase and must be loaded with a minimum of $1 or a fare product at the time of purchase.


Is OMNY the same as MetroCard?

OMNY can currently be used to pay fares at all New York City Subway and Staten Island Railway stations, on all MTA buses, and on the Roosevelt Island Tram; when completely rolled out, it will also replace the MetroCard on Bee-Line buses, NICE buses, and AirTrain JFK.


How do you pay for subway in NYC tourist?

You can use cash, credit, or debit cards to make your purchase. New York City subway fares are $2.75 per trip. For visitors staying more than a couple of days you can buy a one week unlimited MetroCard for $33 or an unlimited monthly MetroCard for $127.00.


Is MetroCard cheaper than OMNY?

Since MetroCards are still available until the end of 2024, so until then, it may not be worth buying an OMNY card, which costs $4 more than a MetroCard. On the other hand, if you use a pay-per-ride MetroCard, you do not get to take advantage of the OMNY fare cap mentioned above.


Is unlimited MetroCard worth it?

While a single ride costs $2.90, the Unlimited card saves you money because the more you use it, the cheaper each ride is. If your stay is 30 days or longer, consider a 30-day unlimited card for $127 ($63.50 reduced fare). Important rules that apply to Unlimited MetroCards: It can only be used by 1 person.