Clipper on BART/CalTrain. Don't have full fare on the card. What happens?

If you travel a distance further than the minimum fare, and your card does not have sufficient credit to cover the fare, then you will need to top-up your Clipper card at a "Add-a-fare" machine, which are basically ticket machines on the train-side of the entrance gates at all BART stations.

1. How does Clipper card work on Caltrain?
2. How long does money stay on Clipper card?
3. Can Clipper card go negative?
4. What happens if you forget to tag off Clipper card?
5. How do I activate my Clipper card?
6. How do I get a free Clipper card?
7. How much money do I have on my Clipper card?
8. Can I take money out of my Clipper card?
9. Can you take money off a Clipper card?
10. Can I use someone else's Clipper card?
11. How many Clipper cards can you have?
12. Where can I use my Clipper card?

How does Clipper card work on Caltrain?

The card reader at Caltrain stations reads the Clipper^® card to see if you have a current Monthly Pass, or deducts the cost of a trip or ride from your card. Clipper^® card also is accepted on various transit agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area.

How long does money stay on Clipper card?

You have up to 6 months to spend down your balance, so you can load the funds. If you haven't reduced your balance by that time, the order will expire, and Clipper will return the value to your transit benefit provider.

Can Clipper card go negative?

As part of a convenience feature for users, the Clipper card can “go negative” — meaning a passenger can exit a station without having paid the full cost of the trip. This was done under the assumption that users would refill the balance the next time they took a public-transit trip.

What happens if you forget to tag off Clipper card?

If you forget to tag off, the highest fare between all zones is charged and you must have this amount on the card as cash. Since the Clipper card has a maximum negative amount and the maximum zones exceed that amount, an additional $1.25 is required.

How do I activate my Clipper card?

You will need to tag your card to a card reader or ticket machine to activate it. This process may take up to 5 days if you are tagging only on a bus or light-rail vehicle.

How do I get a free Clipper card?

You're joining the millions who choose Clipper.

Order your adult card online or buy one in person for just $3. If you order online and set up automatic reloading, your card is free!

How much money do I have on my Clipper card?

Contact Clipper Customer Service at 877.878. 8883, TDD/TTY 711 or 800.735. 2929. When you tag your card to a reader the balance will display.

Can I take money out of my Clipper card?

REFUNDS. 7.1 A Cardholder may request a refund of the remaining cash value on a Registered Card with a minimum $5 cash value balance by mailing a completed Clipper Cancellation Form, which is available at www.clippercard.com. Refunds are subject to the fees in Section 10.

Can you take money off a Clipper card?

Complete and submit this application with your Clipper card to cancel your card and receive a refund of any transit cash value, unused transit passes, discount tickets, ride books or parking value on your card. Your Clipper card will not be returned to you. ... Only registered Clipper cards are eligible for refunds.

Can I use someone else's Clipper card?

Yes. Clipper cards aren't tied to a name (although they can be registered*), so you can borrow a card from a friend. ... That said, you can't share a clipper card with a friend to both board Muni together (or BART or Caltrain or probably any other public transit system in the Bay Area).

How many Clipper cards can you have?

You can use a debit card three times per day to purchase Clipper cards individually, so you can purchase a maximum of three Clipper cards in a day with the same debit card.

Where can I use my Clipper card?

Clipper is the all-in-one transit card accepted on most Bay Area transit systems. Visit clippercard.com for a full list of retail, customer service center, ticket machine and Add Value machine locations.