U-Pass® in Apple Wallet

If you have an iPhone 8 (or newer) and/or an Apple Watch Series 5 (or newer) running on the latest version of iOS; in just a few easy steps, you can now transfer your plastic U-Pass card to Apple Wallet. Once your card is transferred to the Apple Wallet, simply hold the back of your iPhone or Apple Watch near a Metro faregate or farebox card reader (2-3 inches above it is ideal) to pay with U-Pass.

Here’s how to get started:

• Watch this short video to see how easy it is to transfer your existing U-Pass card to Apple Wallet.

Please note that the virtual card from the 2023-2024 academic year is not applicable to the Fall 2024 UPass card. You will not be able to virtualize your card for the new academic year until you pick up your new UPass card. 

For the best experience, turn on Express Transit for your U-Pass card in the settings for Wallet & Apple Pay.  Follow the instructions here: Use Express Mode for Transit Cards in Apple Wallet. With Express Transit turned on for UPass, just tap and go.

• After you transfer your plastic GW U-Pass to Apple Wallet, your plastic card will be deactivated and can’t be used again. However, we recommend keeping the physical card in case your Apple Wallet stops working and the card needs to be exchanged. 
• Before you officially transfer your U-Pass card to Apple Wallet, please note that if you switch your phone throughout the academic year, you will not be able to remove it and add it to a different phone. You will need to pick up a new card to re-upload to your Apple Wallet. At this time, please make sure to turn in your old UPass card so you do not get charged the replacement fee for getting a new card. 
• Check out Metro’s Frequently Asked Questions.

Please reach out to our UPASS team with any questions or for program information. For more information on how to transfer U-Pass to Apple Wallet visit https://www.wmata.com/fares/U-Pass/U-Pass-in-Apple-Wallet.cfm or call (888) SMARTRIP (888-762-7874).