As of August 2025, you no longer need a dedicated Clipper card to ride BART if you are paying an adult fare. You can simply use a contactless credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover) or a mobile wallet.
Zero registration, no setup, and no need to pre-load funds.
Not available for youth, senior, or other discounted fares. 2. Mobile Clipper Card (Instant Setup) buy bart tickets online
If you prefer a plastic card, you can order one through the official Clipper website. Paying Your Fare | Bay Area Rapid Transit - BART
BART has transitioned away from paper tickets and now primarily uses the regional system and a direct "Tap and Ride" payment method for adult fares. You can "buy" your fare online through three main digital methods. 1. Direct Tap and Ride (No Account Required) As of August 2025, you no longer need
Open the Apple Wallet app, tap the "+" icon, select "Transit Card," then choose "Clipper card" and follow prompts to add funds.
For a limited time, Clipper has waived the standard $3 card acquisition fee for mobile cards, though a minimum $3 load is required at setup. 3. Physical Clipper Card Online Orders Not available for youth, senior, or other discounted fares
Tap your physical contactless bank card or your phone (using Apple Pay or Google Pay ) directly at the fare gate readers when entering and exiting.