# Cartera T-mobilitat

> Mobile functionality for Barcelona public transport travel. (iPhone/iPad app by Autoritat del Transport Metropolità de Barcelona.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartera-t-mobilitat/id6535685421 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Autoritat del Transport Metropolità de Barcelona](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586790840)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.10/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, European Spanish
- Released: 2024-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartera-t-mobilitat/id6535685421/reviews.md

## What is Cartera T?

Funcionalitat mòbil per viatjar al transport públic de Barcelona

## Key features

- Mobile functionality
- Public transport travel
- Barcelona network access
- Journey management

## What do users think of Cartera T?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✅ Helpful support team available on Facebook messenger
- 📱 Digital pass option available for Barcelona metro

**Cons**

- 🌍 Only works with EU/Spain region Apple ID and devices
- 🚫 NFC functionality doesn't work properly on most devices
- 💳 Apple Wallet automatically opens instead of app validation
- 🔧 Requires complex manual configuration and workarounds
- 💰 Charges €1 extra fee for digital wallet functionality
- 🆘 Poor customer service and support response
- 📲 Requires multiple apps (TMB, T-mobilitat, Cartera) causing confusion
- ❌ Validate button frequently fails or does nothing
- 🚫 Incompatible with US App Store accounts and devices
- 🔄 Synchronization issues between apps
- 💸 No refunds provided for non-functional purchases
- ⚠️ Misleading error messages about NFC functionality
- 🎯 Conflicts with other transportation apps (TMB, FGC)
- 📍 Requires changing entire device region settings
- 🔐 Requires Spanish address to function properly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Validate button doesn't respond or function
- App freezes on startup for non-EU region users
- NFC pop-up never appears despite enabled settings
- Apple Wallet opens instead of app when scanning
- Synchronization crashes between T-mobilitat and Cartera apps
- App crashes when opening e-wallet
- Activate button becomes unresponsive
- App doesn't work with US App Store downloads
- Region-locked functionality prevents international use
- Contactless & NFC settings missing for many users
- App fails to sync with physical card
- Verifier component cannot be opened on new iPhones

**Most requested features**

- Integrate directly into Apple Wallet like other cities
- Support for non-EU/non-Spain Apple ID regions
- Single unified app instead of multiple applications
- Remove €1 fee for digital wallet functionality
- Enable NFC toggle in app settings
- Support for US and international devices
- Ability to link existing physical cards to digital wallet
- Compatibility with all transportation apps simultaneously
- Proper refund system for failed transactions
- Clear App Store description with regional restrictions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartera-t-mobilitat/id6535685421/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Excuses

*2026-02-15, version 1.1.1*

I see developer excuses replying to every review about technical limitations. I’d invite you to visit Paris or Tokyo. There’s simply no excuse for not offering a modern mobile pass that actually works.

### 1/5 — Molt mala experiència d’us, torno a la targeta física

*2026-02-01, version 1.1.1*

Pèssima implementació, al meu entendre no hauria de fer falta aquesta aplicació. La cartera d’Apple es pot obrir prement dues vegades el botó d’encesa. Encara que he provat de posar una drecera al botó d’acció, el fet d’estar al costat esquerre, almenys per mi es incòmode. He tornat al suport físic.

### 1/5 — Don’t buy if you are from the US

*2025-10-18, version 1.1.1*

Despite my entering my US address, the app waited until after charging to announce that it didn’t work with US phones. At this point, I want to move my purchase to my paper card and not convert my Apple ID to Europe (possibly messing up other settings).

### 1/5 — Pésimo servicio

*2025-09-08, version 1.1.1*

Solo se puede usar la app con la configuración del móvil en “región España”. Vivo aquí pero tengo cuentas y gestiones de Estados Unidos, no puedo cambiar toda la configuración de mi móvil para esta simple aplicación. Además que los fondos de la app no son transferibles a una tarjeta física. Ahora tengo dos opciones: cambiar toda la configuración del móvil (afecta las apps, la billetera virtual, subscripciones etc) o volver a pagar la tarifa completa por la tarjeta que compré. Ridículo. Habiliten para todas las regiones y nadie tendría este problema!!!

### 1/5 — Simply does not work

*2025-07-29, version 1.0.10*

This app just doesn’t work with a modern iPhone.  How an app this bad is allowed to be released is beyond me.  Essentially you need NFC to be able to use the app to travel.  But…. There is no way to switch NFC on for the app (iOS standard is NFC on always) and the apple wallet always overrides this app so your bank card is always triggered.

### 1/5 — Not working for phones sets to US region!

*2025-07-26, version 1.0.10*

Get a physical card, this will not work..

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work for non Spanish Apple accounts

*2025-07-19, version 1.0.10*

It allows you to buy a ticket but when you try to use it gives a misleading error saying NFC isn’t working. Looking online it seems like your Apple account needs to have Spanish address.

### 1/5 — Lacks integration with other transportation apps in BCN

*2025-07-16, version 1.0.10*

Does not work if you have both the TMBApp and FGC App installed together in your phone. Useless

### 1/5 — WARNING

*2025-07-14, version 1.0.10*

Do not use this app. Once you purchase a pass, it will never let you use it displaying an NFC error. Nonexistent customer service. You will never see your money again. I wonder how this scam is even legal. Such an embarrassment for otherwise excellent Barcelona public transport.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work from US App Store

*2025-07-11, version 1.0.10*

You can download the app from the US store. But when you launch the app it freezes at the start up screen. Nothing else happens.

I understand that Apple restricts NFC access for transit apps to EU regions. However, it might be worth reconsidering publishing the app on the US App Store if it is not usable by travelers from outside the EU.

Having the app available globally creates confusion for international visitors who download it expecting it to work, only to find it freezes or fails to function. This leads to frustration and negative reviews, which I’m sure is not your intention.

Perhaps adding a clear note in the App Store description explaining that “This app only works for iPhones set to an EU region due to Apple NFC restrictions” or restricting availability to EU countries would help set proper expectations.

## Frequently asked questions about Cartera T

### What does the Cartera T-mobilitat app do?

The app offers mobile functionality for traveling on public transport in Barcelona. It allows users to manage their journeys and access services within the city's public transportation network.

### Is Cartera T-mobilitat free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no charges associated with downloading or using the core functionalities of the app.

### What kind of transport does this app cover?

This app is designed for travel on public transport within Barcelona. It provides functionality specifically for navigating and utilizing the city's public transportation system.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is intended for individuals who regularly use or plan to use public transportation within Barcelona. It aims to simplify their travel experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2025-08-04

PopUp informatius sobre dispositius fora de l'UE

### 1.0.10 — 2025-07-11

Optimització en l'apertura de l'aplicació

### 1.0.9 — 2025-06-10

Correcció d'errors en tota l'APP

### 1.0.6 — 2025-03-01

Correcció bug, visualització data de validesa

### 1.0.5 — 2025-02-12

Correcció error visual

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All apps by Autoritat del Transport Metropolità de Barcelona: https://appshunter.io/developer/1586790840

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