After decades of swipes, the iconic MetroCard is reaching the end of the line. From October through December 31, 2025, join the MTA as we celebrate its legacy with a citywide send-off filled with special food collaborations and other limited-edition experiences. This months-long event is both a tribute and a transition, as we celebrate the MetroCard while fully moving to our contactless tap-and-ride fare payment system.
Earlier this year, the MTA announced that MetroCard sales will end on December 31, 2025, with most customers now using our contactless tap-and-ride payment system to pay their fares. Customers can tap and ride using their digital wallets, contactless credit and debit cards, and OMNY Cards.
MetroCard will still be accepted into 2026; the final acceptance date will be announced at a later time.
Limited-edition eats from New York favorites
- Alidoro (Available beginning November 3 at all locations except Sullivan St)
- La Tessera sandwich (“the card” in Italian): crispy chicken cutlet, sweet soppressata, fresh mozzarella, Calabrian chili vodka sauce and garlic pesto cream on a toasted semolina baguette ($16).
- Carvel (Available now at 233 locations)
- MetroCard Flying Saucer ($2).
- Free MetroCard Sprinkles with mention of the MetroCard and purchase of scooped or soft serve ice cream.
- Custom cakes with edible MetroCard and Cardvaark images.
- Golden Krust (Available November 10-November 14 at New York City locations)
- With purchase of Golden Krust’s signature Jamaican-style patty, customers will receive a free Jamaican coco bread (starting at $4.95).
- Gong cha (Available now at New York City locations)
- The M Tea A drink: Inspired by Gong cha’s signature Milk Foam Green Tea, this drink combines green tea, pearls, blue milk foam made with butterfly pea flower, and a chocolate powder MTA logo (starting at $6.25 for medium drink; prices vary by location).
- Stretch Pizza (Available beginning November 3 at all locations)
- The Metro pizza: vodka sauce, fior di latte, chicken cutlet, spicy Calabrian chili, garlic pesto cream and grated parm ($40 per pizza, $7 per slice).
- Zabar’s (Available now at 2245 Broadway)
- MetroCard and Cardvaark cookies ($3.59).
All limited-edition items available through December 31, 2025 (while supplies last).
One last swipe, one last snap
Keep an eye out for special MetroCard-themed photo ops popping up at select subway stations and during MTA events through the end of the year. Want to get a photo with your face in a giant MetroCard? We’ve got you covered.
Follow @MTA on social media for updates.
More to come
- Stay tuned for future MetroCard merch drops from MTA licensees and the New York Transit Museum.
- The New York Transit Museum will also mark the end of MetroCard sales with an upcoming museum exhibit dedicated to the iconic card.
- You can expect to hear some of our favorite New Yorkers saying goodbye to the MetroCard.
Stay connected
Be the first to know about new drops, pop-ups, and surprises.
- Follow us on social media @MTA
- Share your MetroCard Farewell photos by tagging us in your Instagram story and using the hashtag #MetroCardFarewell!