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Clipper Card

Clipper Card

by Metropolitan Transportation Commission

11K ratings
408 reviews
#161 in free Travel
✈️ Travel
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 15, 2021
  • July 12, 2026

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Developer

Metropolitan Transportation Commission
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About

Manage your transit card for contactless fare payments across the San Francisco Bay Area. Load value, plan trips with real-time information, and pay fares directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch.

✓Pay fares with Clipper in Apple Pay
✓Manage transit accounts
✓Load cash value and transit passes
✓Plan trips with real-time info
✓Add/transfer cards to Apple Wallet
✓View account activity
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Clipper Card. Based on 11K reviews and a 3.8/5 average, it highlights the 2 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 👍Convenient to add Clipper card to Apple Wallet
  • 👍Easy to manage Clipper card balance

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy app with frequent issues
  • ⏱️Slow to update card balance and transaction history
  • 💳Difficult to cancel auto-load or transfer card balances
  • 🤖Poor customer service and unresponsive support
  • 🔒Security concerns with lost/stolen cards
  • 💰Unnecessary fees and charges
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What's New in Clipper Card

2.0.60

July 12, 2026

Bug Fixes

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This app dropped -11 positions in Travel chart.

Last updated on October 9, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Spinner on every screen

App simply does not work anymore.
Jo18tiJo18ti

Pre Tax Debit Card

Can only load clipper with Apple Pay and not pre-saved pre tax spending card.
allenkngallenkng

Terrible app

Can buy anything in the app. Trip planning is atrocious and non intuitive.
RevwizzleRevwizzle

Difficult to use and no place to ask a question

I find this app very difficult to use. Directions are not clear. I can’t even find a way to add my Clipper card to my Apple wallet. It seems that would be a simple thing to do, but there is no place to even ask.
aseletzkyaseletzky

Doesn’t work

Forever buffering…. Doesn’t work
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App freezes and crashes frequently

Bug

Card balances not updating properly

Bug

Issues with adding cards to Apple Wallet

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when loading funds

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Requested Features

5 requests

Improve real-time sync of card balance and transactions

Feature

Streamline process to cancel auto-load and transfer balances

Feature

Provide better customer support and communication

Feature

Enhance security features for lost/stolen cards

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Eliminate unnecessary fees

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FAQ

What does the Clipper app do?

The Clipper app allows you to manage your Clipper transit card for contactless fare payments throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. You can load cash value and transit passes, view your account history, and plan your trips using real-time transit information.

How can I pay for fares with the Clipper app?

You can pay for fares by adding your Clipper card to Apple Pay and using your iPhone or Apple Watch to tap and pay at fare gates. The app also facilitates loading value onto your digital or physical Clipper card.

Is the Clipper app free to use?

Yes, the Clipper app is free to download and use. There are no charges for managing your account or planning trips. You will only pay for the transit fares and passes you load onto your card.

What transit services does Clipper cover?

Clipper is accepted by 24 transit services in the San Francisco Bay Area, including AC Transit, BART, Caltrain, Muni, VTA, and many others. This makes it a comprehensive solution for navigating the region's public transportation network.

Can I manage multiple Clipper cards?

Yes, the Clipper app allows you to sign in and out of multiple Clipper accounts. This feature is useful if you need to manage a card on behalf of someone else, such as a family member.