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flag NYC fully retired the MetroCard on Dec. 31, 2025, replacing it with the OMNY contactless payment system.

flag New York City has fully retired the MetroCard, ending its 31-year use as the primary transit fare method, with the final day to buy or refill it on December 31, 2025. flag The Metropolitan Transportation Authority completed its transition to OMNY, a contactless payment system accepting credit cards, smartphones, and smartwatches, which now handles over 90% of subway and bus trips. flag The shift, begun in 2019, aims to improve efficiency, reduce costs by at least $20 million annually, and align with global transit trends. flag While the MetroCard was a cultural icon with special editions and a historic role in replacing brass tokens, its magnetic strip proved unreliable. flag Existing MetroCards remain valid through 2026, and reloadable OMNY cards are available for those without contactless devices.

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