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Important News

MetroCard Discontinuation

 

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will be discontinuing MetroCards after Dec. 31, 2025.


This change may affect how you pay for your fare.


If you are purchasing a MetroCard for your commute, you can use the Edenred Commuter Card to pay for your rides instead. It is fully compatible with the OMNY Tap-and-Go payment system on buses and at subway turnstiles. You can also add it to your mobile phone's digital wallet (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.).


For more details on how the MetroCard discontinuation may affect your Commuter Benefits, visit the MTA Pre-Tax Transit Benefit Information page.


2025 Pre-tax Limits for Commuter Benefits


The IRS has announced that for tax year 2025, the monthly pre-tax limit for commuter benefits will be $325 per month for both transit and parking. For more information about the pre-tax limits, visit the savings page.


Instructions for Using Your Commuter Card at Metro-North Railroad Vending Machines


When using your new Commuter Card at a Metro-North 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 Edenred 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 Long Island Railroad Vending Machines


If you are using your new Commuter Card at a Long Island Railroad vending machine and it prompts you for a PIN, you can obtain your PIN by logging in to your Edenred account, going to the Card Management page, and selecting “Request PIN”. You can also obtain your PIN by calling 833-584-8109, pressing 1, and following the prompts to request your PIN.


However, 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.