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Can you use one card for more than one person?

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No. Each person must obtain their own Clipper Card and scan it at the turnstile.

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Does my Clipper card expire?

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Unlike other IC cards like Suica that expire after ten years, Clipper cards are valid as long as there is balance and as long as BART's systems support it.

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Can I still buy a paper ticket for one trip?

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Paper tickets are no longer obtainable from BART stations. You can still reload a paper ticket at add fare machines, but new ones will no longer be printed.

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Are you supposed to scan your card on your way out as well?

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Yes. If you don't, you could be charged the maximum possible fare for your trip.

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A friend from out of state is coming to the Bay Area to see a show. This friend is staying in the East Bay, the show is in SF. How can she ride BART without a Clipper card?

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It is not possible to legally ride BART without a Clipper card. However, you might be able to refund the remaining credit by contacting Clipper on their phone number.

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Can you buy a Clipper card for your phone if you are coming out of country?

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Unfortunately, no. You can only get a mobile Clipper card if your device's and/or Apple/Google account's region is set to United States.

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Can a tourist buy a ticket for BART?

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No. You must obtain a Clipper Card. You may be able to have the funds refunded on it when you leave the Bay Area by calling Clipper customer support.

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Can I use a contactless debit card at the turnstiles?

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No. Unlike Oyster or OMNY, you need a physical or digital Clipper Card to enter BART.

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If you have unused funds on a paper ticket, can you move it to a Clipper Card?

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The balance on BART tickets is not transferable to other BART tickets or to a Clipper Card.

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What is the fare from San Mateo to San Francisco?

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You can compute the fare using BART's trip planner. The fares change based on the time of day, the demand, and inflation.

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I have a Clipper card for free until I am 18, do I still need to pay?

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If you have a discounted ride Clipper Card, you still need to pay, just not as much as an adult Clipper Card.

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Can you use the clipper card on Caltrain?

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Yes! Clipper works on BART, MUNI, VTA, Caltrain, AC Transit, the Transbay Ferry, and numerous other transit agencies in the Bay Area.

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How do I create a user account on the Clipper website and register the card using the 10-digit serial number on the back?

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You can register a Clipper Card in the Clipper App. When registering, hold your Clipper Card to the back of your phone. Afterward, your card will be transferred to your phone, and you can no longer use the plastic version, except to unlock certain bike racks or bike storage lockers.

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