- Load your Card: Use any contactless card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express) with the contactless symbol or add your debit or credit card to your phone’s mobile wallet (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay) to pay when boarding.
- Tap to Pay: When you board, hold your card or phone near the validator until your payment is confirmed.
- Ready to Ride: Regular fare is $2.00 for a single ride. Ride free after paying $5.00 for trips within the same day. Monthly fare capping is not supported with this payment option.
Get a free Wave card from ambassadors and the OCTA Store through November 14. Add funds to your Wave card online or at CVS, Northgate Market, and other select retail locations.
Obtén una tarjeta Wave gratuita de los embajadores y de la tienda OCTA hasta el 14 de noviembre. Agrega fondos a tu tarjeta Wave en línea o en CVS, Northgate Market y otros establecimientos minoristas seleccionados.
Nhận thẻ Wave miễn phí từ các đại sứ và Cửa hàng OCTA đến hết ngày 14 tháng 11. Nạp tiền vào thẻ Wave của bạn trực tuyến hoặc tại CVS, Northgate Market và các địa điểm bán lẻ được chọn khác.
Tap Your Card. Pay Instantly.
Riding is easier when you pay directly with your contactless card or mobile wallet. No account, Wave card or Wave mobile app required.

Tap Your Card. Pay Instantly.
Riding is easier when you pay directly with your contactless card or mobile wallet. No account, Wave card or Wave mobile app required.
Paying with a Contactless Payment Option
Contactless Payment provide Best Fare Guarantee for:
Getting Started
New to Wave? Follow our step-by-step guide to start riding.