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Quick Answer: How Does A Senior Clipper Card Work

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 use my senior Clipper card on BART?

If you are using a Clipper card (both with plastic card or on your iOS or Android smart device): When you get to the fare gate, you simply need to “tag and go” to pay for your ride. The correct fare will be automatically deducted.

Do senior 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.

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 does Clipper card Autoload work?

If you set up Autoload for cash value, when your balance falls below $10, Clipper will automatically reload you card when you pay your next fare. If you set it up for a pass, Clipper will automatically reload a new pass on your card when the old one expires.

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.

Does Clipper card work on AC Transit?

AC Transit accepts the following on a Clipper card: Cash value: For single rides. Clipper customers get a discount of 25 cents for adults and 13 cents for youth, senior and disabled riders on all local routes. Transbay 31-day pass: Unlimited transbay and local rides for adults for 31 days.

How do you load a senior Clipper card?

To add value to your Clipper card, open your mobile wallet on your phone. Your mobile wallet will display purchase options for your selected Clipper card. Select your Clipper card and then choose an amount to add to your Clipper card, then select ‘Add. ‘ You can also add value through the Clipper app.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can I load my Clipper card 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 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.

Why does my Clipper card say blocked?

Why is my Clipper card blocked? If your card is blocked, it’s likely we couldn’t process your payment or your card has been reported lost or stolen.

How do I turn off autoload on Clipper?

To cancel Autoload on your Clipper card, go to www.clippercard.com and log in to your registered card account, choose “check card value” located next to your card details, and from the card value page, select “Edit Autoload.”.

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.

How much can you put on Clipper card?

The maximum amount of cash value that can be stored on any Clipper card is $300.

How do you tag a Clipper card?

To use Clipper on your phone, tag your phone by holding it near a Clipper reader every time you board a bus, train, or ferry including when you transfer. On most buses and stand-alone readers, you will be shown the amount of your transactions and your balance (or expiration date of your pass).

Where is Clipper card accepted?

Clipper is accepted by nearly all public transit services in the Bay Area, including Muni, BART, Caltrain, AC Transit, SamTrans, Golden Gate Transit, Golden Gate Ferry, San Francisco Bay Ferry, VTA, and many others.

Do you save money with a Clipper card?

Clipper® is a reloadable fare payment card that’s used to store a Caltrain Monthly Pass and/or cash. Using Clipper® on Caltrain saves you money compared to buying a One-way Ticket from the station ticket machines.

How do I get a refund on my Clipper card?

REFUNDS. 7.1 A Cardholder may request a refund of the remaining cash value on a Registered Card with a minimum $5 cash value balance by mailing a completed Clipper Cancellation Form, which is available at www.clippercard.com. Refunds are subject to the fees in Section 10.

Can Clipper card go negative?

As part of a convenience feature for users, the Clipper card can “go negative” — meaning a passenger can exit a station without having paid the full cost of the trip. Since Clipper cards are free, passengers can add a nominal fare to their balance and make lengthy trips.

What is Clipper direct?

Clipper Direct is a transit benefit program offered exclusively by Clipper®. Using pre-tax dollars deducted from your paycheck, you can add transit passes and fares directly to a Clipper card. You’ll never have to wait for a voucher to arrive in the mail or be distributed by your employer.