BART Introduces Contactless Payment Ahead of Major Bay Area Events

Here’s how BART’s new fare payment option works

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Starting Wednesday, BART riders have a new option to pay for their fare. The “Tap and Ride” system allows commuters to pay with contactless credit or debit cards or mobile payment apps like Apple Pay or Google Pay. Just like payment pads inside retail stores, people can now also tap to pay with a credit card on their phones at BART gates. Plastic credit cards work too, as long as they have a contactless payment chip. New …

For BART, a new way to purchase tickets is expected to be a time saver

For BART riders, the need for a Clipper Card to board a train has been clipped. A new system of payment went into effect Wednesday that allows riders to use contactless credit cards to purchase their fare.

Tap and go: BART finally takes credit cards — here’s what to know

Starting Wednesday, BART riders can tap credit cards or phones at fare gates. Here’s how the new payment system works and what to watch for.

BART riders can 'Tap and Ride,' pay for fares using credit or debit card starting Wednesday

A change coming to BART Wednesday could make it a lot easier to get on board. Commuters will be able to pay at the fare gates by tapping a credit or debit card, or by using Apple or Google Pay. Here's what to know.

BART opens gates to easier Tap and Ride fare system

BART on Tuesday announced a new payment system that will allow travelers to use credit and debit cards directly at fare gates.

BART introduces contactless payment ahead of major Bay Area events