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About the course
What you'll learn
- How the OMNY contactless payment system works and why you no longer need to buy a MetroCard or load a transit card before travelling
- Which cards and devices work with OMNY — including international bank cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay — and what to do if your card lacks contactless capability
- What the current fare structure looks like, from the single-ride cost to the weekly unlimited pass, and the precise conditions under which each option saves money
- How the 2-hour free transfer window works and which journey combinations qualify — including subway-to-bus and bus-to-bus connections
- How to calculate whether a weekly unlimited pass will save you money based on your expected daily trip volume
- How the daily fare cap operates and what it means in practice for high-volume sightseeing days
- What the AirTrain connection to JFK costs and how it integrates with the regular subway fare system
- What to do if your contactless payment fails at the turnstile and where to obtain an OMNY card as a physical backup
Certification
Enrolment options
OMNY & Fares — How to Pay
Course modified date: 7 May 2026
- Teacher: New York Hints
- Enrolled students: There are no students enrolled in this course.
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- Level: All levels
- Length: 45 minutes
- Certificate: Yes
- Language: English
- Provider: New York Hints
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