Smart Cards

Linking a Smart Card to Your UseTransit Account

Updated December 2025
Quick answer

Add a transit account, enter your smart card ID, then the Verification Code (also called an Activation Code) printed on the card, and give the card a nickname.

  1. Select the plus (+) icon in the bottom-right corner, or choose Add New Transit Account.
  2. Enter the smart card ID and click Next.
  3. Enter the Verification Code found on your smart card. On some cards this is called an Activation Code, and it is typically 4 to 5 digits.
  4. Set a nickname for the card, then click Next.

Important: If your smart card has no Verification Code or Activation Code, contact your transit agency for a temporary Verification Code. Have your smart card ID ready before you contact them.

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