What is CharlieCard good for?

What is CharlieCard good for? CharlieCards are reusable cards that can be loaded with cash value or passes to pay bus and subway fares. CharlieCards are available at fare vending machines in most subway stations.

Are CharlieCards 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.

What happens to money when a card expires?

If the expiration is 07/27, for example, then the card may be used through July 2027. However, expiration dates apply only to the physical card, not the credit card account. That means the account remains open, and any credit card rewards you've accrued with that card are still valid.

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 I use my debit card on the MBTA?

Credit and debit cards are accepted. You can purchase one-way, round trip, and monthly Commuter Rail passes for all zones at ticket booths at: North Station.

How do you use a CharlieCard at subway?

Tap your CharlieCard on the farebox target, or insert your CharlieTicket into the machine with the orange arrow facing up and away from you. Insert cash or coins up to your desired value. Change is not returned from onboard fare boxes, so any cash you insert will be loaded onto the card or ticket.

Do Manchester busses take cash?

Unlimited day tickets A day of unlimited travel using any bus in Greater Manchester costs £5 for adults and £2.50 for children. You can pay for your journey using cash or card by asking the driver for a 1 day AnyBus travelcard .

Do CharlieCards have transfers?

Cards or Tickets Loaded with Cash Value. CharlieCards include up to two free or discounted transfers within two hours of the first tap. If you transfer to a mode that costs the same as or less than the previous mode, your transfer is free. If you transfer to a mode that costs more, you'll pay the fare difference.