We've got you covered on all Bay Area transit—bus, rail, ferry and train—with discounts, convenience and security. You can load cash value, passes or any combination on a single card for all your transit trips.
What is the benefit of the Clipper card?
Clipper is the Bay Area's easiest way to pay for transit by bus, train or ferry. Accepted by all of the Bay Area's 20+ different transit agencies, your Clipper card holds cash value, transit passes or a combination. Clipper can also be used to unlock Bay Wheels bike share bikes.
Can I use Clipper card for 2 passengers?
Can two people use the same card at the same time? No, every rider needs their own card or device (phone or watch) to pay for fares.
How much do you save with a Clipper card?
Paying with ClipperClipper customers get discounts on one-way fares of 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for youth and 19 cents for senior and disabled riders. You need a cash value balance of at least $2.10 on an adult card, $1.05 on a Youth Clipper card and 75 cents on a Senior or RTC Clipper card.
Is there a $3 fee for Clipper card?
Clipper® Cards.There is a non-refundable $3 fee for the purchase of a Clipper® Card through this Application. MTC and the ® Participating Transit Operators do not charge any fee for adding your Clipper® Card to a Digital Wallet (i.e., Apple Pay or Google Pay).
How much do I need on my Clipper card?
You must have $2.00 in HVD ticket value or cash value on your Clipper card to enter the BART system unless you are entering a San Francisco station with a Muni "A" Adult Fast Pass on your card. (Minimum cash value requirement is $1 for youth and 75 cents for senior and RTC customers.)
How much money should I put on my Clipper card?
Clipper customers get discounts on one-way fares of 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for youth and 19 cents for senior and disabled riders. You need a cash value balance of at least $2.10 on an adult card, $1.05 on a Youth Clipper card and 75 cents on a Senior or RTC Clipper card.
Is it worth getting the Clipper card in San Francisco?
Can I use my Clipper card for my wife?
No, Clipper START cards are only for the person who has qualified for the program through the application process and whose name is on the card. If another person is using your card and is stopped by transit agency personnel, your card may be confiscated and you may receive a citation.
How do I get 50% off my BART?
Discounts
- Low income adults earning 200% or less of the federal poverty level get 20% off through the regional Clipper START program.
- Youth 5-18 years old get 50% off with a Youth Clipper card. …
- Seniors 65 and over get 62.5% off with a Senior Clipper card. (
Does Clipper card automatically reload?
When will my card automatically reload? If you set up Autoload for cash value, when your balance falls below $10, Clipper will automatically reload you card when you pay your next fare. If you set it up for a pass, Clipper will automatically reload a new pass on your card when the old one expires.
Can I use my phone instead of Clipper card?
Using Clipper® on your mobile device is fast and easy – and you avoid the $3 fee for new plastic Clipper cards.
Can I go on BART without a Clipper card?
Children 4 and under ride free but everyone else must have a Clipper card (a plastic card or in your digital wallet) or a BART paper ticket (no longer sold at stations except SFO) with funds loaded.
What happens if you don’t tag off Clipper card?
What happens if I forget to tag off? If you do not tag off within 4 hours, you will be charged the maximum one-way fare from your starting point. Clipper will deduct this amount from your cash balance.
Can you go on BART without a Clipper card?
Children 4 and under ride free but everyone else must have a Clipper card (a plastic card or in your digital wallet) or a BART paper ticket (no longer sold at stations except SFO) with funds loaded.
Do I have to buy a physical Clipper card?
Order your adult card online, buy one in person, or get Clipper on your phone for free. If you order online and set up automatic reloading, your card is free!