Contactless payment was made available on all SEPTA modes in April 2025, and SEPTA made the decision to end the Key Tix app-based ticketing program. Sales of new Key Tix ended on March 1.
The final date to use already-purchased Key Tix is Friday, August 28. After this, any unused Key Tix will no longer be valid or accepted as fare payment. No refunds will be issued for unused Key Tix.
SEPTA continues to offer a multitude of easy and convenient fare options that meet the needs of all our riders.
- Contactless: Credit/debit cards, in physical form or through apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay, are accepted on all SEPTA transit at any turnstile or farebox with a simple tap on the validator.
- New Contactless Multi-rider feature: Multi-rider for contactless payment options is now available on all modes. Tap your credit/debit card or mobile wallet at a validator to pay the fares for up to five riders.
- SEPTA Key card: Reloadable, contactless chip card with options to load Passes and/or Travel Wallet funds for seamless travel.
- Key card Multi-rider feature: Enable multi-rider to allow up to five riders on a single Key card.
- Cash: SEPTA accepts cash for travel on bus, Metro and Regional Rail; exact fare is required for bus and Metro.
- Quick Trip: Single one-way ride on the L, B, T (13th St, 15th St/City Hall and Drexel Station at 30th St stations only) and M. Not valid on bus; no free transfers.
Background
Key Tix was a mobile ticketing platform that allowed riders to download a QR code ticket that could be read at fareboxes and turnstiles on buses and all Metro lines.
Moving forward, SEPTA determined that other payment technologies – particularly the expanded capability of contactless – will better serve our riders.