How Do You Buy A Metrocard In New York City?
If you’re visiting New York City, it can be next to impossible to figure out how to navigate the subways. In 2003, tokens were phased out of the subway system, so you will now need to buy a New York City Metrocard in order to travel to any destination on the subway. How to Buy a Metrocard Step 1 You can buy a Metrocard with cash at the attendant’s window, but sometimes the lines are long and the attendant does not have change. Frequently, the attendant will not be in their booth at all. It is more reliable to use one of the Metrocard vending machines located in every station. You can use cash, debit or credit card in these vending machines. Step 2 The smaller vending machines, usually towards the left side, take credit and debit cards only. The lines are usually shorter for these machines. Both machines work exactly the same, except there is no “Cash” option on the machines on the left. Step 3 When it’s your turn to use the machine, you will be asked what type of Metrocard you would li
