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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 31, 2020
  • February 14, 2026

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Manage your SmarTrip card and account with this optional tool. Register your card for balance protection, check benefits, set up auto-reload, or purchase transit passes. It can also be added to Apple Wallet for easy tap-to-pay.

Manage SmarTrip card and account
Add SmarTrip to Apple Wallet
Register card for balance protection
Check SmartBenefits
Setup Auto-Reload
Buy unlimited transit passes
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What's New in SmarTrip

2.0.144

February 14, 2026

The latest version of this app contains bug fixes and performance improvements

Charts

Top Free

📉 210-15

Travel

This app dropped -15 positions in Travel chart.

Last updated on August 25, 2026.

User reviews

worst app I have ever used

I bought a monthly unlimited pass but there is no way to add it to Apple wallet or use it. So I’ve had to spend my own credit card on top of this big monthly fee.

When trying to talk to customer service all of them say they can’t help with any issues.

All the features are not straight forward and when purchasing they definitely don’t make this clear how to actually use what u buy.
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Not Up To Speed

Having read multiple negative, and a couple positive, reviews I decided to see for myself. I'm a former IT pro, and I landed in the middle but on the "disappointed" side of the fence.

The app feels old and inflexible, and it's just not intuitive. I purchased a second SmarTrip card by mistake because instructions were unclear and the app doesn't take into context what you've already purchased.

Also, I tried multiple times to set up autoload but never succeeded.

The most frustrating part is that there's no good reason this app can't be spectacular. It just seems that Metro's programmers (or their outsourced programmers) don't have a bird's eye understanding of the various tasks the app needs to perform.

I'll give Metro the same advice as I give to every other company that has public-facing software: ask the CEO to use it and watch. If they don't find it intuitive, the general public won't, either. Then it's back to the drawing board.
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Absolute trash

How difficult it is to create an account? This app has mastered it. Had to reset my password 3 times before giving up. The app will simply not accept your correct password to save your life. The developers of this app should return their degrees.

Terrible doesn’t work

I have a MetroCard in the app that I can use to ride the train. When I try to add value to the card, it gives me an error. Troubleshooting is pointless.

not for travelers

only for US

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Unable to activate account due to missing activation email

Bug

Password reset process not working

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when adding value to card

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to transfer balance between cards

Feature

Real-time balance updates

Feature

Improved trip planning tools

Feature

Apple Watch support

Feature

FAQ

What does the SmarTrip app do?

The SmarTrip app is an optional tool that allows you to manage your SmarTrip card and account. You can register your card for account balance protection, check your SmartBenefits, set up Auto-Reload, or purchase money-saving unlimited transit passes.

Can I pay for fares with this app?

No, this app cannot be used to pay your transit or parking fares directly. However, you can add your SmarTrip card to Apple Wallet and use that to tap and pay for rides or parking where SmarTrip is accepted.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the SmarTrip app is a free tool. There are no charges to download or use the app itself. Any purchases made within the app, such as transit passes, will have their own associated costs.

What are the benefits of registering my card?

Registering your SmarTrip card provides account balance protection, meaning you won't lose your balance if your card is lost or stolen. It also allows you to check your SmartBenefits and set up Auto-Reload for convenience.

How do I add my SmarTrip card to Apple Wallet?

To add your SmarTrip card to Apple Wallet, open Apple Wallet on your iPhone or Apple Watch, tap '+', choose 'Transit Card', and then select 'SmarTrip'. Your card will be added in less than a minute.