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Introducing Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP)

How the TAPP pilot works

The Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) pilot is now available systemwide!

With Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP), you can pay for your PATH ride directly at the turnstile with a contactless card or smart device. You can use TAPP systemwide. There is at least one TAPP-accepting turnstile in every PATH station.

TAPP turnstiles do not accept SmartLink or MetroCard. Please continue to use non-TAPP turnstiles when paying with these fare media. TAPP does not accept OMNY.

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

Register Your Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) Account

Registering your account is easy. After completing registration, you are able to:  

  • View your trips and charges
  • Manage your Travel Cards
  • Receive notifications
Register your account

Bringing Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) to a PATH station near you

1

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

December 2023

Complete

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

2

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

Starting in January 2024

In Progress

Complete: PATH expands TAPP to all stations. // Effective June 16, 2025: Riders with qualifying disabilities can apply for the TAPP Reduced Fare Program.

3

Phase 3 - Launch of TAPP Card and TAPP Vending Machines

TBD

TAPP Card and TAPP Vending Machines rolled out to stations in phases. TAPP Card available for purchase online.

4

Phase 4 - Ending the acceptance of MetroCard and SmartLink

TBD

PATH will provide advance notice so MetroCard and SmartLink users have sufficient time to use balances on these fare media.

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