Where to find an OMNY card in NYC
By the end of the year, public transit riders will need an OMNY card, credit card or smartphone to get past the turnstyle instead of a MetroCard.
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Only 264 of 472 subway stations across New York City have OMNY card vending machines, according to the MTA. To see a map of which stations have vending machines, click here.
Some stores, like Walgreens and CVS, sell OMNY cards as well. To find a list of stores selling OMNY cards, click here.
The MTA promised that all 472 stations will have machines by the fall. The last MetroCard will be sold on Dec. 31, but leftover MetroCards will still be honored at least six months into the year.
The MTA said 65% of riders already use OMNY to pay for the subway.
Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here.
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