BART Says Goodbye to Paper Tickets (Last Day For Use Nov. 30)

It is the end of an era. Beginning November 30, 2023, paper tickets will no longer be accepted at BART. This change is occurring as BART begins to roll out new state-of-the-art fare gates that will not accept paper tickets and as Clipper prepares for the launch of the next generation of Clipper.

Paper ticket balances cannot be transferred onto a Clipper card. BART offers paper ticket refunds for tickets with a remaining value greater than $1.00. It can be multiple tickets that add up to $1 or more. Click here for directions to request a refund.

Just a heads up, if you’re sitting on any promo tickets, all weekend promo tickets that have been handed out have an expiration date prior to November  30.

In calendar year 2024, the next generation of Clipper will be rolled out including open payment which provides the option to tag a credit/debit card at a BART fare gate, including Apple Pay or Google Pay, without setting up a card on your phone in advance.

The next generation of Clipper also opens the door for new discount programs, promotions, and potentially fare capping for BART riders.

Read more at BART.gov