Why did the MTA block my card?
Why did the MTA block my card? A red screen that reads Payment Not Accepted means you may have tapped a cancelled card or your payment method may be blocked by the OMNY system. Payment methods may be blocked by OMNY if the system did not receive payments for previous fare purchases.
How do I unblock my debit card?
You can directly approach your bank or its branch and submit a written application, requesting an automatic unblock of the ATM card. To verify your identity as the card's user, you must submit ID and address proof. Once these details are verified, the bank will unblock your card.
Why is my card blocked for public transport?
If a Debit Card or Credit Card used on public transport has been flagged by a Bank or Credit Card Company as stolen or missing, or if the Card has been temporarily blocked by the Bank or Credit Card Company for any other reason, the Card's travel feature will also be temporarily blocked automatically.