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Tapp-and-go with your own TAPP Card

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Wide ADA-accessible fare gate at a PATH station upgraded with TAPP contactless payment readers. The gate displays a green arrow indicator and 'TAPP and Ride Here' branding.

TAPP Is Coming to Wide Faregates

We are upgrading our wide faregates to accept contactless fare payments.

Reduced Fare SmartLink cardholders will receive a Reduced Fare TAPP Card before August 31, 2026.

If your station's faregate has been upgraded, please use the Passenger Assistance Phone or Passenger Assistance Intercom, or speak with a Passenger Information Agent for assistance entering PATH.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete our transition to TAPP.

How to Use Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP)

TAPP with your contactless card

Use any debit, credit, or reloadable prepaid card with the contactless symbol  Contactless symbol image  at our TAPP pilot turnstiles.

Learn about contactless cards

TAPP using your smart device

Add a payment card to your phone or wearable's mobile wallet, then tap your device to get going.

Learn more about adding a payment card to a digital wallet

TAPP at the correct turnstile

Not all turnstiles are part of the TAPP pilot. Look for the new TAPP screens to use contactless payments.

Learn more about where TAPP is accepted

Tap your TAPP card

Tap your reloadable TAPP Card at a TAPP reader and be on your way.

Learn about TAPP cards

Manage Your TAPP Account Online

Enjoy the convenience of managing your payment methods online!
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Bringing Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) to a PATH station near you

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Phase 1 - Launch of Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) Open Payment Pilot

December 2023

PATH deploys the initial TAPP turnstiles at Journal Square and 33 Street stations. Additional TAPP turnstiles planning to be deployed throughout December.

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Phase 2 - Expansion of Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) Open Payment Pilot

Starting in January 2024

Complete: PATH expands TAPP to all stations. Riders with qualifying disabilities can apply for the TAPP Reduced Fare Program.

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Phase 3 - Launch of TAPP Card and TAPP Vending Machines

December 2025

The TAPP Card is available for purchase online and from blue dispensers at every PATH station. The TAPP Card can also be purchased from TAPP Vending Machines, which are being phased in throughout the PATH system. For a limited time only, you can get a $5.00 fare credit for registering your purchased TAPP Card.

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Phase 4 - Ending the acceptance of MetroCard and SmartLink

August 31, 2026

We will continue to accept MetroCard and SmartLink until August 31, 2026. Please use your existing SmartLink balance (fare, trips and passes) by this date.

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