# Transit Mode

> Faster transit payments with Apple Pay and Google Pay


## Pages

- [Help](https://transitmode.org/help/): Additional help to setup contactless payment, transit mode, transit cards can be found in our device guides. For questions about transport and acceptance of contactless payments in cities, check our city guide. Consider contacting your local public transport department for specific enquiries relating to payments, prepaid transit cards, refunds, or other similar matters.
- [Cities with Express Transit Mode](https://transitmode.org/cities/): According to Express Transit, the following cities support a Transit Mode – Express Mode on iOS or Express Pay on Android – as of March 2026: The table below lists all 106 cities tracked by Express Transit and Contactless or Not, as of March 2026. 77 support contactless payments, 4 are coming soon, and 25 do not yet support contactless transit payments. City Contactless Transit Mode 🇦🇺 Adelaide ✅ ❌ 🇳🇱 Amsterdam ✅ ❌ 🇬🇷 Athens ✅ ❌ 🇺🇸 Atlanta ✅ ✅ 🇳🇿 Auckland ✅ ❌ 🇺🇸 Austin ❌ ❌ 🇹🇭 Bangkok ✅ ❌ 🇪🇸 Barcelona ✅ ❌ 🇨🇳 Beijing ✅ […]
- [How to setup Transit Mode on your phone](https://transitmode.org/guides/): The setup for Transit Mode varies by platform, but the same principles apply: Step 1: Add a debit or credit card to your Apple, Google, or Samsung Wallet Step 2: In Settings, enable “Express Mode” (iOS) or “Tap to ride without opening Wallet” (Android) or “Transit Card” (Samsung) Step 3: Check before you travel. Does the public transport system in your city support contactless payments? And does it also support Transit Mode? Check the city list. Useful Links Apple: How to use Express Mode on your iPhone or Apple Watch Google: Ride transit without opening Wallet Samsung: Using Transit Card […]
- [What is Transit Mode?](https://transitmode.org/): Transit Mode – referred to as Express Mode on Apple platforms – is a fast, efficient way to pay for public transit and public transport in many cities around the world. Using a transit mode on your device avoids the need to authenticate with biometrics such as fingerprints or facial recognition when using supported trains, metros, trams, buses or other forms of transport. This feature is provided by software on smartphones from most major manufacturers, including Apple, Google, Samsung, and more. EMV Contactless EMV Contactless stands for “Europay, Mastercard, and Visa”, the companies that created the contactless debit and credit […]


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