American Express Says to NYC Subway Riders: Don’t Tap and Pay Without It
May 30 2019 - 01:36PM
Business Wire
Amex Will Issue All U.S. Consumer Cards as Contactless
Beginning in July 2019
American Express (NYSE: AXP) has joined forces with North
America’s largest public transportation agency, New York’s
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), to bring contactless
payments to transit riders in New York City. American Express
believes contactless payment capabilities can foster a more
efficient and user-friendly payment experience for its Card
Members.
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Starting May 31, 2019, American Express®
Card Members can use their contactless-enabled Cards or Cards in
digital wallets through MTA's new contactless fare system. (Photo:
Business Wire)
Starting on May 31, American Express® Card Members can begin
using their contactless-enabled Cards or Cards in digital wallets
through MTA’s new contactless fare system – One Metro New York
(OMNY). During this pilot period, riders can tap their
contactless-enabled Cards and smart devices, on a full-fare,
pay-per-ride basis, on the 4/5/6 lines between Grand Central-42
Street and Atlantic Av-Barclays Center as well as to board all MTA
buses on Staten Island. By late 2020, OMNY will be available
throughout the entire New York City subway system and on all MTA
bus routes.
To help foster adoption of contactless payments in the MTA and
beyond, beginning in July, all newly issued and replacement U.S.
American Express Consumer Cards will be contactless. The
contactless feature is now available on all U.S. American Express
Consumer Cards upon request through AmericanExpress.com, the Amex
Mobile App, or by phone.
“We’re committed to making contactless accessible for our Card
Members in the U.S. and are working with merchants across the
country to make this a reality,” said Jaromir Divilek, Executive
Vice President, American Express. “Around the world, once consumers
have experienced the speed, convenience and security of contactless
payments in their transit system, they are more likely to
tap-and-pay at restaurants, retailers, and more. We are excited
about the benefits contactless can bring to both our U.S. merchants
and Card Members.”
American Express is collaborating with Cubic Transportation
Systems, a leading provider of transit fare solutions, to integrate
contactless payments with the MTA and accelerate similar programs
with other transit authorities worldwide. Working with Cubic,
transit authorities can seamlessly accept American Express for
their contactless transit entry.
American Express has a long history of offering and enabling
contactless payments around the world. The company supports
contactless payments in many countries globally, from the U.S. and
Canada to the UK, Spain, Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, and Japan.
The company has also worked with transit agencies globally as their
systems have moved to contactless, from the Tube, trains, and buses
in London, to ferries, trains, and light rail in Sydney.
To learn more about American Express contactless acceptance in
the MTA, please visit:
https://www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/features-benefits/digital-wallets/mta-contactless.html
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experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Learn
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