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Huzzah! All Clipper Card Systems Will Take Credit and Debit Cards, Starting Next Wednesday (sfist.com)

submitted 2 months ago by zabadoh@ani.social to c/bayarea@lemmy.world

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[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Wait, so I can't just boop my wallet with my Clipper Card, or else it might process one of the cards in there?

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

This is exactly what I am wondering.

I have a clipper card, a credit card, and a debit card all in the same wallet. Which one will it charge? All three?

Edit: https://www.bart.gov/tickets/contactless

Avoid card clash. This happens when a Clipper reader detects more than one card at a time, which can result in card reader errors or having the wrong card charged.

To avoid this, remove physical cards from your wallet or purse before tapping just like you would do when making a purchase at retailers.

[–] zabadoh@ani.social 1 points 2 months ago

It's best to keep a separate mini-wallet or pass holder for transit cards.

But if you're not getting some kind of monthly pass, you can just use a credit or debit card now, and have one less card in your wallet.