PHL: Buy SEPTA ticket with credit card?
Mar 15, 2015, 10:12 am
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PHL: Buy SEPTA ticket with credit card?
I am heading to PHL in May for a business trip and I am staying in Center City/Downtown. So I need to keep receipts of all my purchases and I would prefer using my credit card since I rarely carry cash. From a quick search, I found this post from 5 years ago. In the post it said one has to buy a ticket on the train and it's cash only.
Is this still the case for SEPTA regional rail tickets? In addition, if I were to use the subway system in Philly, it looks like I have to buy Tokens , since the key card pass doesn't seem to be active yet. Is that correct?
Is this still the case for SEPTA regional rail tickets? In addition, if I were to use the subway system in Philly, it looks like I have to buy Tokens , since the key card pass doesn't seem to be active yet. Is that correct?
Mar 15, 2015, 4:11 pm
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Mar 15, 2015, 5:50 pm
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While you can't use a credit card on the train, the conductor will punch a two part ticket and give you the copy...keep it for your receipt.
Not sure about the subway...but just out of curiosity, where are you planning on taking the subway from/to? It's pretty limited in Philly
Not sure about the subway...but just out of curiosity, where are you planning on taking the subway from/to? It's pretty limited in Philly
Mar 15, 2015, 11:49 pm
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Credit cards still not accepted on board. And the Key is not yet implemented.
You can buy your ticket(s) online early: https://shop.septa.org/index.php?tar...category_id=24
Or, keep the ticket receipt that you get on board. It shows the value you paid.
For the subway/buses, tokens are the cheapest way if you only plan on making one or two trips per day. Otherwise, it's usually cheapest to get a One Day Independence Pass ($12). Note that pass would allow Regional Rail privileges too, so that may be viable for you, depending on your schedule.
And other questions, please ask. I'm a very frequent commuter on SEPTA and quite informed on their pricing scheme.
You can buy your ticket(s) online early: https://shop.septa.org/index.php?tar...category_id=24
Or, keep the ticket receipt that you get on board. It shows the value you paid.
For the subway/buses, tokens are the cheapest way if you only plan on making one or two trips per day. Otherwise, it's usually cheapest to get a One Day Independence Pass ($12). Note that pass would allow Regional Rail privileges too, so that may be viable for you, depending on your schedule.
And other questions, please ask. I'm a very frequent commuter on SEPTA and quite informed on their pricing scheme.
Mar 16, 2015, 2:06 am
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I would also say that if you are going thru one of the main CC stations: Market East (Jefferson), Suburban or 30th st, you can get both your regional rail ticket(s) as well as your tokens or day passes at the ticket windows and charge with a credit/debit card there.
Apr 28, 2015, 7:50 am
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I am heading to PHL in May for a business trip and I am staying in Center City/Downtown. So I need to keep receipts of all my purchases and I would prefer using my credit card since I rarely carry cash. From a quick search, I found this post from 5 years ago. In the post it said one has to buy a ticket on the train and it's cash only.
Is this still the case for SEPTA regional rail tickets?
Is this still the case for SEPTA regional rail tickets?
Apr 28, 2015, 9:51 am
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Quite sad...they have been hyping up the new card system for a while, but I think they forget that many transit agencies at least have had some type of self-service ticket machine that accepts credit cards for almost a decade.
To the OP, most areas of PHL are quite walkable. Once you are in center city most places are in walking distance or a short cab ride.
To the OP, most areas of PHL are quite walkable. Once you are in center city most places are in walking distance or a short cab ride.