Clipper is the Bay Area’s all-in-one reloadable transit card and the preferred way to pay AC Transit fares. Using this contactless payment option, riders can enjoy discounts on single ride fares and Day passes, as well as get exclusive access to prepaid 31-day passes. Load cash and passes onto your Clipper card, now available on your mobile device, and get big benefits, like never worrying about exact change and faster boarding. Learn more about AC Transit Clipper fares and passes. 

Register your Clipper Card so you can manage your account online, set automatic reloads, and secure your balance in case your card is ever lost or stolen.  

Get Clipper 

Get Clipper today and start riding easier. There are a variety of ways to purchase a Clipper card.  

• Visit clippercard.com and buy online 
• Load a Clipper card onto your phone and pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay 
• Get the Clipper app 
• Call (877) 878-8883 to order from a Customer Service Representative 
• In person at the AC Transit Customer Service Center 
• Purchase at various retail locations, including BART and Walgreens 

For big discounts, eligible riders should apply for a Youth, Senior, or Disabled (RTC) Clipper card, or apply for Clipper START.

Reload Clipper 

Once you have your Clipper card, load it with passes or cash for easy payment. Then tag the Clipper reader with your card or mobile device when you board the bus. Never get held up with an empty card. Set up automatic reloads, reload online, via Apple Pay or Google Pay, or in person at locations around the Bay Area. Learn more about reloading your card.  

Clipper Help 

Want to know more? Visit our FAQs or use these quick links for more information on Clipper’s official website.  

• Welcome to Clipper 
• Discounted passes on Clipper 
• Clipper START 
• Using your card on AC Transit 
• Clipper card registration 
• Clipper Customer Service 
• Clipper on your phone