How OMNY works

What is OMNY?

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.

OMNY will eventually combine fare payments and ticketing across subways, buses, paratransit, and commuter rail. And yes, the MetroCard will eventually be phased out. So, let's get you tapping!

How to use OMNY

Use a smart phone (with digital wallet enabled), a wearable, or a contactless credit or debit card to pay your fare at subway turnstiles, AutoGates, and onboard buses (including Select Bus Service). Simply tap one of them on the OMNY reader. 

Benefits of OMNY include:

• Free transfers – Use the same card or device for both legs of your trip to get a free transfer.
• Free trips – Pay for 12 rides using the same card or device in a 7-day period, and all additional rides within the week are free. Learn more here.

The screen will say "GO" if the tap was successful.

Need help setting up a digital wallet so you can tap with a phone or smart device? Learn how now

OMNY for Reduced-Fare

Attention MTA Reduced-Fare customers: your half-fare benefit is moving to OMNY! Look for your new Reduced-Fare OMNY card in the mail soon and check this page for updates. Continue to use your Reduced-Fare MetroCard in the meantime.

If you already made the switch to OMNY, you can continue to tap and go without interruption using your same card or device.

Where can I use OMNY?

OMNY is accepted on MTA buses, subways, Staten Island Railway, Roosevelt Island Tram, and Hudson Rail Link, with more services to follow.

OMNY cards are available at many retail locations throughout the region and at OMNY vending machines in subway stations. Find one here.