Fitbit Users Can Now Use Fitbit Pay at Seven Major Transit Systems Around the World
May 29 2019 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Fitbit selected for New York MTA OMNY pilot
program, allowing Fitbit Pay users to quickly and easily pay for
access to transit
Chicago Transit Authority, Singapore Land
Transport Authority, Sydney Transport New South Wales, Taiwan iPASS
can also be accessed using Fitbit Pay
Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) today announced Fitbit Pay™ is available for
consumers to use at seven major transit systems around the world,
enabling Fitbit users to travel with ease. Fitbit also announced it
will be part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA)
One Metro New York (OMNY) contactless fare payment pilot program.
Any user in New York with Fitbit Charge 3 Special Edition™, Fitbit
Versa Special Edition™ and Fitbit Ionic™ devices will be able to
securely and easily tap and pay-per-ride directly from their wrist
on select MTA busses and subway lines, providing the convenience to
keep their smartphones and wallets tucked away.
Starting May 31, Fitbit users with Fitbit Pay-enabled
smartwatches and trackers can tap and pay to board all Staten
Island buses, and all stops on the 4, 5 and 6 subway lines between
Grand Central and Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center. This pilot
program marks the beginning of a long-term relationship with the
MTA, with plans to extend the organization’s OMNY program to the
entire subway and bus system by 2021.
“We’re excited to work with Fitbit and others to help us provide
added value and everyday convenience to our customers,” said Al
Putre, OMNY Executive Director at the MTA. “We are always looking
for ways to enhance the transit experience and help New Yorkers and
visitors alike get to their destination faster and make payment
more convenient, and now they can do so with any Fitbit wearable
that supports Fitbit Pay with a simple tap of the wrist.”
In addition to bringing Fitbit Pay to one of the largest and
busiest public transit systems in the world with the MTA, Fitbit
continues to expand its global transit system capabilities to serve
commuters and travelers from all over. Fitbit Pay can now be used
across seven open and closed loop transit systems, including
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Singapore Land Transport Authority
(LTA), Sydney transport for New South Wales (NSW) train, ferry and
light rail services, Taiwan iPASS, TransLink in Vancouver and
Transport for London (TfL), with plans to bring Fitbit Pay to more
global transit systems in the future.
“In addition to helping our users get healthier and more active,
we’re committed to delivering holistic experiences on our trackers
and smartwatches that help keep our 27 million active users
engaged,” said James Park, CEO and co-founder of Fitbit. “As we
expand the use of Fitbit Pay to work with the MTA and other major
transit systems around the globe, we are enabling our on-the-go
customers to safely and easily pay for transit with devices that
are broadly compatible and have long battery life – all making it
easier to go about their day.”
In less than two years, Fitbit Pay is now available in 42
countries and supported by more than 300 of the world’s leading
banks and credit unions through American Express,1 Mastercard and
Visa networks. Through a few quick and easy steps, Fitbit users can
add up to six credit or debit cards to their Fitbit Wallet in the
Fitbit app on Android or iOS mobile devices. Using the NFC chip
built-into select Fitbit smartwatches and trackers, Fitbit Pay
users can easily pay for items at millions of stores worldwide
wherever contactless payments are accepted.
All Fitbit Pay transactions use an industry standard
tokenization platform, ensuring users’ card information is never
revealed or shared with merchants or Fitbit. For added security, a
protected PIN is chosen by the user during device set-up. Users are
also covered by their bank’s fraud protection and continue to enjoy
the advantages conferred by their bank or credit card, including
guarantees, insurance coverage, points and miles, without having to
take out their wallets. For more information about Fitbit Pay,
supported banks and transit systems, visit
Fitbit.com/Fitbit-Pay.
To learn more about New York’s new OMNY fare payment system
visit MTA’s website.
About Fitbit
Fitbit helps people lead healthier, more active lives by
empowering them with data, inspiration and guidance to reach their
goals. As the leading global wearables brand, Fitbit designs
products and experiences that track and provide motivation for
everyday health and fitness. Fitbit’s diverse line of innovative
and popular products include Fitbit Charge 3™, Fitbit Inspire HR™,
Fitbit Inspire™, Fitbit Ace 2™ activity trackers, as well as the
Fitbit Ionic™ Fitbit Versa™ smartwatches, Fitbit Flyer™ wireless
headphones and Fitbit Aria 2™ Wi-Fi Smart Scale. Fitbit products
are carried in over 39,000 retail stores and in 87 countries around
the globe. Powered by one of the world’s largest health and fitness
social networks and databases of health and fitness data, the
Fitbit platform delivers personalized experiences, insights and
guidance through leading software and interactive tools, including
the Fitbit and Fitbit Coach apps, and the Fitbit OS for
smartwatches. Fitbit Health Solutions develops health and wellness
solutions designed to help increase engagement, improve health
outcomes, and drive a positive return for employers, health plans
and health systems.
Fitbit and the Fitbit logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Fitbit, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
Additional Fitbit trademarks can be found at
www.fitbit.com/legal/trademark-list. Third-party trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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