Introducing a New Way to Pay: Contactless Payment
Charlie is the MBTA's new fare payment system and online portal. We’re starting with contactless payments, but we’ll turn on more features as we continue to roll out the system. During this time, some features on this site may be limited or unavailable.
Charlie gets you going faster and makes it easier to pay your fare
Tap to Ride
You can use contactless payment on buses, Green Line trains, and at all gated subway stations.
- Choose the way you want to pay
- Tap the reader
- Ride
Charlie accepts new ways to pay
You'll be able to travel without a fare card by tapping your mobile device, contactless credit card, or using your wearable.
Register for a Charlie account
Create an account to view trip history and set your preferences for language, accessibility, and notifications.
Charlie Takes You Places
Charlie makes paying for transit in and around Boston easier and more convenient.