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How to switch your reduced-fare MetroCard to OMNY and start tapping at half price
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Where reduced-fare OMNY works (subway, bus, SIR, tram)The OMNY has a beautiful feature as it is universally compatible with the entire New York transit system.
Eligibility and documents you needSwitching to reduced-fare OMNY requires the same eligibility verification that MetroCard customers have always needed, but the application process has been streamlined significantly.
Get your reduced-fare OMNY card or add a payment device and start tappingCurrent reduced-fare MetroCard holders receive priority processing for OMNY cards, often through automatic mailing programs that don’t require new applications.
Mailing of OMNY cards to reduced-fare customers (2025 update)Throughout 2025, the MTA has been proactively mailing OMNY cards to existing reduced-fare MetroCard customers to ensure smooth transitions before the December deadline.
Complete transition information and reduced-fare OMNY sign-up data can be found at the official portal of MTA reduced-fare OMNY.
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