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NYC fully retired the MetroCard on Dec. 31, 2025, replacing it with the OMNY contactless payment system.
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.
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.
The shift, begun in 2019, aims to improve efficiency, reduce costs by at least $20 million annually, and align with global transit trends.
While the MetroCard was a cultural icon with special editions and a historic role in replacing brass tokens, its magnetic strip proved unreliable.
Existing MetroCards remain valid through 2026, and reloadable OMNY cards are available for those without contactless devices.
NYC retiró por completo la MetroCard el 31 de diciembre de 2025, reemplazándola con el sistema de pago sin contacto OMNY.