Important news
2025 Pre-tax Limits for Commuter Benefits
The IRS has announced that for the tax year 2025, the monthly pre-tax limit for commuter benefits will be increased to $325 per month for both transit and parking. For more information about the pre-tax limits, visit the savings page.
Old NYC Commuter Prepaid Mastercards® Have Closed
As of November 3, old Commuter Cards have closed. On September 23, Edenred mailed out new Commuter Cards (pictured below). If your new card was not activated by November 3, any remaining funds from your old card have been credited to your Edenred Commuter Account.
This does not apply to employees who enrolled in the card program after September 12, 2024.
Old Commuter Card
New Commuter Card
If you received your new card and have not activated it yet, please activate it here. Once your new card is activated, you will need to login to your Edenred account to transfer the credited funds to your new card.
If you have not received your new card, you can order a replacement card by logging in to your Edenred account and going to the card management page.
About Your New Card
Your new card comes with many new convenient features that will enhance your commute.
- Tap and Go: Speed up your payment experience at OMNY terminals and avoid waiting in line at vending machines with the Tap and Go contactless feature.
- Digital Wallet Compatibility: Add your card to your mobile phone's digital wallet to pay at OMNY readers. How to setup mobile wallet >>
- Transit and Parking Flex: Enjoy interchangeable transit and parking funds. Learn More >>
Instructions for Using Your Commuter Card at MNRR
When using your new Commuter Card at a MetroNorth Railroad vending machine, you will be required to enter a PIN for all transaction types. You can easily retrieve your PIN through one of the following methods:
- Online: Log in to your account, go to the Card Management page and select “Request PIN”.
- By Phone: Call 833-584-8109, press 1, and follow the prompts to request your PIN.
Instructions for Using Your Commuter Card at LIRR
If you are using your new Commuter Card at an LIRR vending machine and it prompts you for a PIN, there are two ways to proceed:
- Retrieve your PIN: You can obtain your PIN by logging in to your account, going to the Card Management page and selecting “Request PIN”. You can also obtain your PIN by calling 833-584-8109.
- Use Tap-to-Pay: If you select “Credit” and use the contactless/Tap-to-Pay option, you won’t need to enter a PIN.
The NYC Commuter Prepaid Mastercard is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated and may not be used everywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted. The Bancorp Bank, N.A.; Member FDIC. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.