For some public transport systems, you can use Google Wallet to tap to pay for transportation at the fare terminal with a supported credit or debit card. For others, you can buy or save a transit pass to Google Wallet and use it at the point of entry.

Buy & activate a transit pass

You can save digital copies of transit passes to Google Wallet for use at participating public transport systems. Google Wallet doesn't work with all public transport systems. For more info, check your public transport system's website.

Select transit cards can also be added to WearOS smartwatches:

• Clipper (San Francisco)
• WMATA (Washington, DC)
• PRESTO (Toronto, ON)
• ORCA (Seattle)

For this same video with audio descriptions: How to add a transit pass to Google Wallet.

Through the Google Wallet app

1. Open the Google Wallet app .
2. Tap Add to Wallet .
3. Tap Transit pass.
4. Select your public transport system. Recommended or nearby transit options are at the top.
   • To find all supported transit options, scroll.
   • If you can't find your public transport system, follow the instructions in "Through your public transport system."
5. To buy, follow the on-screen instructions.
6. After you buy a transit pass, open the Google Wallet app.
7. Scroll to find your transit pass.
8. Tap the transit pass that you want to use.
9. Tap Activate.
   • Tip: If you have more than one transit pass, when you activate the new one, your other transit pass will be deactivated.