Apple Pay for Transit Now Works in These 14 U.S. Cities
The expansion of Apple Pay for transit reflects a growing trend of mobile payments becoming a mainstream solution for everyday transactions, including public transportation. This shift is likely driven by consumers' increasing desire for convenience and the reduction of cash handling. By partnering with cities to support Apple Pay, Apple is also strengthening its presence in urban ecosystems and reinforcing its position as a leader in contactless payments.
ANALYSIS: As more cities adopt mobile payments for transit, consumers can expect a seamless and efficient experience, reducing the need for physical transit cards and cash. Apple will likely continue to expand its support for transit payment systems, potentially incorporating new features and technologies to enhance the user experience. Cities will also need to adapt their infrastructure to accommodate the shift towards mobile payments, which may lead to further innovation in transit systems.
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Apple has expanded the number of major U.S. cities where its Apple Pay for transit feature is supported, providing a simple way for those who use public transportation to pay for rides. Apple Pay for transit now works in Atlanta, the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, Philadelphia, Portland, San Diego, Seattle, and Washington, DC. Some of these cities have supported Apple Pay for transit purposes for several years, and in others like Dallas and Houston, support is new as of June 2026. In cities that support Apple Pay for transit, iPhone users can enable Express Mode to pay fares without unlocking their device or using Face ID or Touch ID. To choose a card, open Settings, go to Wallet & Apple Pay, and tap Express Transit Card. When a credit or debit card is set for Express Mode, it can be used automatically at transit terminals. On iPhone XS and later, Express Transit may also work for up to five hours after the battery runs out, thanks to power reserve. Some cities allow standard credit or debit cards for transit, while others require a dedicated transit card in the Wallet app. For example, in Houston, users add a virtual RideMETRO card, whereas in Dallas users can pay their DART transit fare with any contactless credit card or debit card. The iPhone 6s, 2016 iPhone SE, and later support Express Mode for Apple Pay transit. It also works on Apple Watch Series 1 and later with watchOS 5.2.1 or newer. several cities around the world, including London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Toronto, Beijing, and Shanghai. supported transit systems on its website. Related Roundup: Apple Pay Tags: Apple Pay, Express Transit Related Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+ This article, "Apple Pay for Transit Now Works in These 14 U.S. Cities" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forumsRead the original at MAC Rumors
