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SmarTrip

SmarTrip

by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

57 ratings
330 reviews
✈️ Travel
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Free

Details

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

Features

Developer

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
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About

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 users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SmarTrip. Based on 57 reviews and a 2.5/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🚀Convenient for commuting
  • 🚀Seamless integration with Apple Wallet
  • 🚀Straightforward account setup

Negative things

  • 🐛Unreliable card reading at turnstiles
  • 🐛Delayed balance updates
  • 🐛Buggy app functionality
  • 🔒Excessive personal information required
  • 🔒Difficult to recover account
  • 💰Additional fees for digital cards
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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

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

I can’t log in

this app is not working. I send email to app manager and requested to fix this issue many times but they didn’t do anything
ajmjmgodajmjmgod

Data and email verification

This app does not need security questions. A email is plenty for verification and a password reset.

Email verification is unreliable and does not send links.
CodysAppReviewsCodysAppReviews

Terrible

Times are inaccurate. Shows that trains are arriving when in fact they are not. Why is it so hard to pull real time data? Google map is more accurate! The interface sucks so much. Can’t you just have ai code your app these days?!
anonymous honest reviewanonymous honest review

Bad bad terrible

I can buy monthly pass, keeping showing error? Basic functions not working, terrible 👎👎
abkubatt2abkubatt2

Easy and Convenient

Downloaded and got it set up in like 3 minutes. So easy!
UpsetEdgeUpsetEdge
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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
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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.