Governor Cuomo Announces New Payment Options for MTA Etix
Apple Pay and Masterpass Added to Mobile Ticketing App, Offering Easy, Secure & Fast Ways to Pay
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced the addition of Apple Pay and
Masterpass digital wallet technology to MTA eTix, the mobile ticketing
app that enables Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road customers
to purchase their tickets anywhere, anytime. Customers of these services
are now able to use both services to purchase one way, round trip, ten
trip, weekly, CityTickets -- as well and monthly passes —through MTA eTix.
"We have worked tirelessly to rebuild and reimagine New York's
transit system for the 21st century and a key part of those efforts is
to incorporate the amenities that modern day riders demand,"
Governor Cuomo said. "By adding the use of cutting edge technology like Apple Pay and
Masterpass, we are not only making mass transit easier to use, but are
also improving the overall experience of riders."
Earlier this summer, Governor Cuomo announced that MTA eTix, which had
been scheduled for completion by the end of 2016, would be accelerated
so the riders of both railroads would be able to use the app by the end
of the summer. The roll out began on June 30 with the LIRR Port Washington
Branch and Metro-North Hudson Line. It then became available on Metro-North's
Harlem Line on July 25 and finally became available on the rest of the
LIRR and Metro-North's New Haven Line on August 22.
MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast said, "We're pleased to welcome both Apple Pay and Masterpass to the
eTix experience. We believe that the addition of these secure payment
options will help us to do an even better job of meeting the needs of
our customers, and we look forward to further building the user-base for
the app in the weeks and months ahead."
Apple Pay
The addition of Apple Pay to the MTA eTix app for Metro-North and Long
Island Rail Road provides a convenient option that eliminates the need
to type in any credit card numbers, billing info, or security codes to
complete a transaction. Apple Pay is easy to set up and users will continue
to receive all of the rewards and beneļ¬ts offered by credit and debit cards.
To use Apple Pay in the MTA eTix app, a customers simply selects the ticket
or pass they wish to purchase, selects "Pay with Apple Pay"
and completes the payment using the Touch ID feature.
Security and privacy are important Apple Pay features. When customers
use a credit or debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are
not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device
Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the Secure
Element on your device. Each transaction is authorized with a one-time
unique dynamic security code.
Apple Pay Vice President Jennifer Bailey said, "The New York commute just got that much easier thanks to Apple Pay
in the MTA eTix app. Now you can skip the line entirely to buy train tickets
right on your iPhone."
Apple Pay works with iPhone 6 and later. For more information on Apple
Pay, visit:
http://www.apple.com/apple-pay/.
Masterpass
Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road riders can now choose Masterpass
as a payment option within the MTA eTix app on any iOS or Android device.
Masterpass securely stores all card details, from the consumer’s
chosen Mastercard or other network branded card, allowing for quick and
simple payment.
Masterpass, a digital payment service from Mastercard that enables consumers
to look no further than their own trusted bank to make fast, simple and
secure digital payments – across devices and channels – anywhere
they want to shop: online, in-app, and in-store using contactless technology.
Masterpass helps make the process of buying a ticket with MTA eTix easier
than ever, and leverages the most advanced methods of payment security
available today.
For more information on Masterpass, visit
www.masterpass.com.
Mastercard North America President Craig Vosburg said, "Mastercard is working with the world's leading cities and industry
partners to remove the friction that slows down how people move around
them. The integration of Masterpass into the MTA eTix app is a tremendous
showcase of progress on this commitment as we look to build out a seamless
user experience for commuters in New York. In today’s fast-paced,
always connected world, people expect to have access to payment solutions
that deliver a simple and secure experience and this collaboration truly
delivers on that."
About MTA eTix
MTA eTix empowers LIRR and Metro-North customers to board using their
smartphone instead of a paper ticket, as well as check schedules and see
train service status, which interconnects with the popular Train Time
apps for Metro-North and the LIRR. The app also offers account management
tools, giving railroad customers the ability to secure refunds for unused
mobile tickets, request duplicate receipts, and manage profile info such
as password and linked credit card numbers. More information about the
app is available at
http://www.mta.info/mta-eTix.
Individuals interested in accessing MTA eTix can do so at the links below:
For iOS Devices
For Android Devices