Mta Apple Pay. If a stolen phone has Apple Pay if could be used for transportation. — Trav (@travisjondean) January 1, 2020 @MTA an OMNY device charged my phone/Apple Pay at the 66th Lincoln Center station as I tried to swipe my metro card. Thankfully, it isn’t a particularly widespread problem as the MTA has confirmed that about 30 users or so have been affected by it. The MTA is also said to be working with Apple to address the issue, but in the meantime, users are recommended to disable Apple Pay Express Transit until the issue can be resolved. New York City's new subway tap-and-go payment system encourages strap-hangers to pay with their smartphones, including iPhones and Androids.
NYC commuters, rejoice: Subway cards will soon be a thing of the past, because Apple Pay is coming to the MTA. Starting this Friday, May 31, you can use your iPhone and Apple Watch at 16 stations. People who want to use Apple Pay to ride the MTA will need to download the latest version of iOS (12.3) and watchOS (5.2.1), and then authenticate a credit or debit card to use with a new feature.
Apple Pay on the MTA The Apple Pay mobile payments service initially started in late 2014 as a way to pay for items in stores without taking out a wallet. It now works with transit , loyalty cards.
You can use Apple Pay in grocery stores, boutiques, and restaurants — and for everything from vending machines to trains and taxis. It’s also accepted in all kinds of apps and websites using Safari on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. You can even use Apple Pay as an easy and secure way to make donations to your favorite nonprofit. People who want to use Apple Pay to ride the MTA will need to download the latest version of iOS (12.3) and watchOS (5.2.1), and then authenticate a credit or debit card to use with a new feature. You can use Apple Pay in grocery stores, boutiques, and restaurants — and for everything from vending machines to trains and taxis. It’s also accepted in all kinds of apps and websites using Safari on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. You can even use Apple Pay as an easy and secure way to make donations to your favorite nonprofit. Rolling out a fast and convenient way to pay. OMNY is the MTA’s new fare payment system. With OMNY, you can use your own contactless card or smart device to make fare payments and enter the system. OMNY will combine fare payments and mobile ticketing across subways, buses, and commuter rail.
