fare cards
Subway payment cards
Fare cards are prepaid cards used to pay for rides on public transit systems such as buses, subways, and commuter trains.
Riders load money or passes onto the card and then tap or swipe it at turnstiles or card readers when boarding.
Most major cities have their own branded fare cards—like the MetroCard in New York or the Oyster card in London.
I need to reload my fare card before my commute tomorrow.
- smartcardEmbedded-chip plastic credential
- tap and goCard near reader pays
- reloadableCapable of being restocked
- prepaidSettled in advance
- paymentFulfilling a financial obligation
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Ready spending funds
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Not paying transit cost
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