How to add a transit pass to Google Wallet
You can purchase, store, and use digital copies of transit passes for participating public transport systems.
For some public transport systems, you can use Google Wallet to pay for transportation at the fare terminal with a supported credit or debit card saved to your phone. For others, you can purchase or save a transit pass to Google Wallet and use it at the point of entry.
Google Wallet doesn't work with all public transport systems. For more info, check your public transport system's website.
Pay for transportation
Important: If you switch accounts in Google Wallet, the Suica or PASMO card in your Google Account will be deactivated. Make sure to switch your account in Google Wallet only after you exit the station ticket gate, or after you get off a bus.
You can use Google Wallet to pay for transit with your Suica or PASMO card anywhere they’re accepted. Just hold your phone to the terminal where you would normally put your card.
If you haven’t used Google Wallet to pay for transit, learn how to add Suica and PASMO cards.
If you have switched accounts, you must add your Suica or PASMO card back to Google Wallet. To do so, sign in to Google Wallet with your previous Google Account and retrieve your transit IC card in the Osaifu Keitai app. Once done, follow the steps to add a Suica or PASMO card to Google Wallet.
Commuter passes and green tickets purchased through the mobile Suica or PASMO app appear in the Google Wallet app.
Add money to a transit pass
If you're in Japan and need to set up an e-money card, go to “Add e-money or a prepaid card to Google Wallet (Japan only).”
Convert an existing physical card to a digital transit pass
Important: This feature is only available for Seattle ORCA for now. In the future, this feature will also be available to global partners that use Mifare closed-loop cards.
- On your phone, open the Google Wallet app
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- Tap Add to Wallet
Transit pass
- Choose your public transport system. Recommended or nearby transit options are at the top. Scroll to find all supported transit options.
- If you can't find a public transport system, please visit their website to find information on the different ways you can pay.
- Read the Activation Terms.
- Tap Continue.
- Tap Transfer card.
- On the “Transfer card to Google Wallet?” pop-up window, tap Transfer.
- Enter your card details.
- Tap Confirm.
Tip: You may be asked to Verify it’s you. To Verify it’s you, enter the code sent to the email address you registered on your Google Wallet.
Use your transit pass across Google products
Once your transit pass is added to Google Wallet, you can check your balance and status in Google Maps, Assistant, and more. To view your transit pass across Google products:
- On your phone, open the Google Wallet app
- In the top right, tap your Profile picture or Account
- Enable Use passes across Google.
Tip: You can always turn off this setting by following the steps above and unchecking Use passes across Google. Learn more in Manage Passes Data.
Use a transit loyalty card (UK only)
Learn how to use a transit loyalty card in Google Wallet.
Renew your commuter pass
Important: You can renew your commuter pass directly in Google Wallet 14 days before its expiration date.
Commuter pass isn’t currently supported on Android smartwatches with Wear OS. If you have a commuter pass on your Suica card, you can’t download it on your Android smartwatch.
- Open the Google Wallet app
- Tap your PASMO or Suica card.
- Tap the commuter pass you want to renew.
- Tap Renew.
- Follow the instructions.
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