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Question: Can You Buy A Senior Citizen Clipper Card From Walgreens

Clipper cards can be purchased at www.clippercard.com, one of Clipper’s® retailers such as Walgreens or at the Caltrain office in San Carlos. Adult cards cost $3. Youth and Senior cards are free. If you are purchasing a youth or senior Clipper® card, you must complete an application to obtain a Clipper® card.

Can you buy Clipper cards at Walgreens?

Walgreens stores are currently unable to sell or add value to Clipper cards. We encourage you to add value at another in-person location or online.

How much does a Senior Clipper card cost?

Fares & Passes Clipper Passes Passes are only available on Clipper 31-Day Express Pass $70 Senior (65+)/Disabled Day Pass* $1.75 * Daily fares are automatically capped at this amount.

How much money can you put on a Clipper card?

What is the maximum amount of cash value I can load on my Clipper card? You can load up to $300 on a Clipper card. The most you can load online at any one time is $255.

Do Clipper cards expire?

Unlike a credit or debit card, the Clipper card does not expire; however, you will need to renew your eligibility for Clipper START once every two years to continue receiving the discount.

Where can I purchase a Senior Clipper card for Bart?

Senior citizens can now visit one of the eight MyTransitPlus kiosks located in the downtown San Francisco BART stations: Embarcadero, Montgomery Street, Powell Street and Civic Center; and in the East Bay, the Richmond, Coliseum/Oakland Airport, Bay Fair and Walnut Creek BART stations.

Is Muni free for seniors?

Free Muni for Seniors (ages 65+) This program provides low and moderate income seniors residing in San Francisco free access to Muni services, including cable cars, when using a Clipper card. Once you are in possession of your Free Muni Clipper Card you can transfer it to your phone on the Clipper App.

How do I change my Clipper card to senior?

MAIL your application form and a copy of your proof-of-age document to: Clipper Youth/Senior Applications, PO Box 318, Concord, CA 94522-0318. Do not send originals, as documents will not be returned. Or EMAIL scans or photos of your application form and your proof-of-age document to senioryouthapps@clippercard.com.

Can you use Clipper card for more than one person?

To clarify – a Clipper Card is agnostic of the person using it, but two people can’t use it at the same time.

Are Clipper cards cheaper?

Paying with Clipper Always have $1.25 in cash value on your card, even if you have a pass. Caltrain accepts the following on a Clipper card: Cash value: Clipper customers get discounts on one-way fares (55 cents for adults, 15 cents for others). Discount passes available for youth, senior and disabled riders.

How do I transfer money from one Clipper card to another?

To transfer your unused cash balance to a new card, you need to purchase a new adult Clipper card on your device and then call Clipper Customer Service at 877.878. 8883 to request a balance transfer.

Are Clipper cards transferable?

2 All Youth and Senior Clipper® cards, as well as RTC Discount Cards and cards loaded with the Clipper® START(SM) discount, are automatically registered, not transferable, and can be used only by the person identified in the Clipper® customer database.

How do I check my Clipper balance?

If you need to check your balance or card usage history: Log into your My Clipper account and click on “Check card value” or “Check card activity” Contact Clipper Customer Service at 877.878. 8883, TDD/TTY 711 or 800.735.

How can I check my Clipper card balance without an account?

Call the Clipper Customer Service Center at 877-878-8883 and use the automated phone service to hear your balance and your last 10 transactions.

What are the benefits of a Clipper card?

The Clipper card is a reloadable card that can be used to pay transit fares in the Bay Area instead of using cash or paper passes. The card keeps track of the value loaded on it and automatically deducts the correct fare (including transfers and discounts).

How much does it cost to buy a Clipper card?

How much does a Clipper card cost? There is a one-time $3.00 acquisition fee for a Clipper card. Clipper will waive this fee if the buyer signs up for Autoload at the time of purchase online at www.clippercard.com. Youth and senior cards are free.

Does Clipper card work on Muni?

Clipper®: Clipper is the all-in-one transit card for the Bay Area. Use your Clipper card on all Bay Area transit systems, including Muni. Cash: Fares can be paid on surface transportation with any U.S. currency or coin; exact change is required.

How do I get senior discount on BART?

Youth & Senior Discount Seniors age 65 and over get 62.5% off with a Senior Clipper card. Youth and Senior Clipper cards can be obtained by mail or there are multiple locations across the Bay Area where you can apply and immediately recieve a Youth or Senior card.

How do I get a disabled Clipper card?

Just call Clipper Customer Service at 877.878. 8883 (TTY/TDD 711 or 800.735. 2929).

How much is a Clipper card at Walgreens?

Clipper cards can be purchased at www.clippercard.com, one of Clipper’s® retailers such as Walgreens or at the Caltrain office in San Carlos. Adult cards cost $3.

What is Clipper start?

Clipper START is an 18 month pilot program providing single ride fare discounts on a Clipper card to adults (ages 19-64) with a gross annual income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty level. This fare provides users 50% off Muni single ride fares, as well as discounts on other Bay Area providers (listed below).

Does Bart have senior discounts?

Different types of programs are offered to help seniors riding BART. By obtaining a Senior Clipper Card, eligible people over 65 years old can get a 62.5% discount on fares.

How much is Clipper card monthly pass?

Monthly Pass Price Table (Discount valid through June, 2023) Clipper Monthly Pass Travel within 1 Zone 6 Zones Adult $96.00 $76.80 $433.50 $346.80 Eligible Discount $48.00 $38.40 $198.00 $158.40.

What does a Clipper card cover?

It’s a Clipper card that you can use to pay discounted fares on public transit around the Bay Area. Clipper offers other benefits: It manages your monthly discount passes, discount cash fares and transfers. If your card is lost or stolen, your balance is protected.