How do I add OMNY to my Apple Wallet?
- On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
- Tap the Add button .
- Tap Transit Card to add a new transit card or tap Previous Card to add a transit card that you previously added to the Wallet app.
- Choose a transit card from the list, or search by location or card name.
Digital wallets on your smart phone, smart watch, and wearable are supported today, including Google Pay™, Apple Pay®, and more. If your bank card has a chip but is not contactless, you can still add it to your digital wallet on your smart device to make contactless fare payments.
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 a full-fare, pay-per-ride option, with Reduced-Fare coming soon.
- Open the Wallet app on your iPhone and tap the "+"
- Choose SmarTrip under Transit Cards.
- Enter an amount to add to your SmarTrip.
- Confirm your purchase.
- Your SmarTrip is now in Apple Wallet, ready for use.
Use the TAP app to add a new TAP card or transfer plastic TAP cards, including Reduced Fare and LIFE TAP cards, to Apple Wallet .
OMNY readers, which allow New Yorkers to "tap to pay" for their ride instead of swipe an iconic MetroCard, have officially been installed in every single subway station in NYC. And that means, the end of the MetroCard is near.
OMNY is the contactless fare payment system for public transportation in the New York region. Simply use your contactless credit or debit card, smart phone, wearable device, or an OMNY card to tap and go.
Since MetroCards are still available until the end of 2023, 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.
Just tap your Apple or Android device against the reader and you're good to enter. "We are excited that anyone traveling within Manhattan can now pay their fare for subways and buses using OMNY," said Al Putre of OMNY.
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Using Express Mode with Apple Pay.
- Open Wallet and select a payment card.
- Tap the more icon, then View Card Details.
- Tap Express Transit Settings and confirm your preferred card.
Do I have to unlock my phone to use OMNY?
Depending on your phone/watch settings, you might have to unlock the device before you can use it at the OMNY reader. On Apple Pay, I recommend you set up your card as a Transit Express card, which will allow you to tap your phone/watch without unlocking your device.
You can add a payment method by visiting your personalized dashboard. Simply sign in to your OMNY account, access your personalized dashboard, and select Manage Payment Methods.
The Wallet app lives right on your iPhone. It's where you securely keep your credit and debit cards, driver's license or state ID, transit cards, event tickets, keys, and more — all in one place. And it all works with iPhone or Apple Watch, so you can take less with you but always bring more.
One difference between MetroCard and OMNY is that your free transfer will not be confirmed at the OMNY reader. If your trip qualifies for a free transfer, you will not be charged for that trip. You can register for an OMNY account or sign in to view your trips and charges.
- In the TAP app, sign in or create a TAP account.
- In the Cards section, press (“add card” icon) in the top left.
- Press “Add a TAP Card on Your Phone.”
- Follow the prompts to add Stored Value or a pass to your card and complete payment.
- Tap your contactless card. Check if your contactless credit, debit, or reloadable prepaid card has the contactless symbol on the front or back. ...
- Tap your phone or smart device. Add a payment card to your digital wallet, then tap your device at an OMNY reader and GO. ...
- Tap an OMNY card.
Set up an iPhone
For a merchant to start using Tap to Pay on iPhone, they'll simply need to download a supported payment app from the App Store, accept the terms and conditions on their device, and enable their device to be configured. They can then start accepting payments immediately.
Double-click the side button. When your default card appears, glance at iPhone to authenticate with Face ID, or enter your passcode. Hold the top of your iPhone near the card reader until you see Done and a checkmark on the screen.
What does “OMNY” mean? OMNY, which stands for One Metro New York, is based on the concept of unifying fare payments and ticketing across multiple modes of transportation.
After 12 swipes a week or 46 a month, riders with unlimited MetroCards save money on all following trips. OMNY users will be charged the standard pay-per-ride fare for their first 12 trips starting every Monday.
How long does OMNY last?
IF I USE A RELOADABLE OMNY CARD, HOW LONG IS THAT CARD GOOD FOR? The MTA said it wants to get out of the business of selling physical cards that expire after 18 months, which is the expiration time for MetroCards. The reloadable OMNY cards are thicker and will expire after seven years.
No, the cap only applies to a single payment method. You must use the same contactless credit or debit card, smart device, or OMNY card for each trip. In other words, each payment method builds toward its own unique cap.
To pay with an Android phone, simply unlock the handset and place it over the reader to initiate the transaction. Paying with Fitbit Pay is similar, just hold down the button on the left side of the watch, and your digital card will appear, but you may need to enter a pin code, depending on your Fitbit app's settings.
You must use the same contactless credit or debit card, smart device, or OMNY card for each trip. Customers will automatically receive free, unlimited rides for the rest of the week once they have paid $33 in fares (or $16.20 for registered Reduced-Fare customers) — the same as taking 12 trips.
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. For more information on fees, please see omny.info/terms-of-service, or contact OMNY customer service at omny.info/contact or (877) 789-6669. See the back of the OMNY card for the card expiration date.
New York City: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Accepts payment cards in the Wallet app*. Portland: Add a Hop Fastpass*. Ride anywhere this card is accepted or pay with payment cards in the Wallet app.
Apple Pay is now accepted at all subway stations and in buses across New York's five boroughs; 15,000 OMNY readers at 472 stations and 5,800 buses. It's part of the MTA's One Metro New York (ONMY) payment system(Opens in a new window), which is on track to replace plastic MetroCards by 2023.
OMNY is available at all subway stations and on all buses, allowing you to tap and go throughout New York City. You can use OMNY with your own contactless card or smart device. OMNY currently supports a full-fare, pay-per-ride option for now, including free transfers.
In order to add a transit card to your Apple Wallet, you must be in a location that accepts Apple Pay for their transit services. You must also have a compatible Apple Watch or iPhone, updated to the latest watchOS and iOS versions.
Both MetroCard and SmartLink are accepted on PATH; however, SmartLink cannot be used on any other transit system in New York City. The subway, the Staten Island Railway, and express buses only accept MetroCard and OMNY as payment.
Is Apple Pay the same as Apple Wallet?
With your cards stored in the Wallet app , you can use Apple Pay to make secure payments in stores, for transit, in apps, and on websites that support Apple Pay. In Messages, use Apple Cash to send and receive money from friends and family and to make purchases from participating businesses.
Tap to pay setup.
To make a tap-to-pay transaction with a card in your Google Wallet, Google Pay should be set as your default payment app. Add a contactless payment method. Set up a screen lock. Your phone must meet the security requirements.
If your smartphone has the near-field communication (NFC) technology built in, it has the capacity to accept NFC cards (all cards with the contactless logo) as long as you have an app that facilitates exactly that. As a rule, all phones with Google Pay (Android) or Apple Wallet (iPhone) are NFC-enabled.
Tap to Pay on iPhone enables businesses to seamlessly and securely accept Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets through a simple tap to their iPhone.
Do I need to create an OMNY account to use OMNY? Creating an OMNY account is not required. However, there are many benefits available to you by registering for an OMNY account. For example, you can access a secure, personalized dashboard, where you can view up to 12 months of your trips and charges.
You can purchase or reload your OMNY card at select retail locations across the New York City area. OMNY card availability may vary by retailer. Ask for a receipt for your purchase or reload. You can also reload your OMNY card via a registered account on the OMNY website at omny.info/register.
Your smart phone or smart watch: you can pay via your phone's digital wallet (via Google or Apple Pay). Credit/debit card with microchip: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, UnionPay, and JCB are all currently accepted. Reloadable, prepaid OMNY card: You can purchase a prepaid OMNY card at retail locations on this map.
Create a free OMNY account and select "Switch from Reduced-Fare MetroCard to OMNY" from the Digital Assistant in the bottom-right of your screen.
As noted the OMNY card has an expiration date printed on the back of the card after which the card becomes unusuable. Newly issued cards don't expire until 7 years from issuance. You can transfer any remaining value on the card to a new card up to two years after the expiration date.