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Apple Pay for Transit
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    • Add a credit or debit card

    Hey, Philadelphia.
    Ride transit with apple pay.

    Just tap and go.
    No need to unlock.
    Really.

    A simple way to pay.

    Setting up a debit or credit card is easy.

    1. step 1 Open Apple Wallet and tapthe plus icon.
    2. step 2 Select Debit or Credit Card, then follow onscreen instructions.
    3. step 3 Done. You’re ready to tap and go.1

    Hop on board.

    Take a virtual trip in AR.2

    Open this page using Safari on your iPhone or iPad.

    Experience it for yourself

    Ride transit across Philadelphia.

    Apple Pay is accepted on subways, buses, trolleys, and trains.3

    Learn more about southeastern pennsylvania transportation authority

    Get real-time transit info.
    In Apple Maps.

    With real-time arrival and departure times, it’s easy to plan your trip. Access current locations of buses and trains, connections, and more.

    Get started with apple maps

    More to explore.

    Ride like a local. Wherever you go.

    Explore all the cities that accept Apple Pay for transit.

    View cities with Apple Pay for transit

    Do more. Carry less. With Wallet.

    Keep your credit and debit cards, tickets, keys, and more all in one place.

    Learn more about Wallet

    Questions answered.

    What devices support Express Mode with Apple Pay?

    iPhone SE, iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus, or later, with iOS 12.3 or later, or Apple Watch Series 1 or Series 2, or later, with watchOS 5.2.1 or later.

     Can I use Apple Pay for transit on both iPhone and Apple Watch?

    Yes. Just add a payment card to your iPhone and Apple Watch, and enable Express Mode. To add a card to your watch, use the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Be sure to tap in and out with the same device when using Apple Pay.

     Can I add a transit card to Apple Wallet to pay for transit?

    No. You can only use a credit, debit, or prepaid card to pay with Express Mode using Apple Pay.

     Can I use reduced fares with Apple Pay?

    No. Payment cards can only be used for adult full fares.

     Can I use Apple Pay to pay for SEPTA Regional Rail?

    To use Apple Pay to pay for Regional Rail, tap your iPhone or Apple Watch on the SEPTA reader on the platform where you board, as well as where you alight. Remember that if you fail to tap off, you could be charged the maximum fare. During your trip, Conductors may ask to check that a trip was opened. When validating your trip with a Conductor, have Apple Wallet open with the card used to tap on with ready (you may have to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode). You cannot open a trip using Apple Pay once on board.

     What happens if both my physical card and device are accidentally charged at the same time?

    This is known as a card clash. To avoid being charged twice, keep your physical card separate from your Apple devices when using the reader.

    For more questions about SEPTA, visit the SEPTA website.

    SEPTA website

    1. To use Express Mode with a credit card in Wallet, you need an iPhone SE (2016) or iPhone 6s or later with iOS 12.3 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 1 or later with watchOS 5.2.1 or later.
    2. AR requires an iOS or iPadOS device with iOS 11 and an A9 processor or later.
    3. Payment cards can only be used to pay for full-fare trips on SEPTA Bus, Metro, and Regional Rail.
    • Apple Pay is a service provided by Apple Payments Services LLC, a subsidiary of Apple Inc. Neither Apple Inc. nor Apple Payments Services LLC is a bank. Any card used in Apple Pay is offered by the card issuer.