Adding value to SmarTrip is as easy as using it

As detailed below, you can add value to SmarTrip both at Metrorail stations and aboard Metrobus.

Adding value at Metrorail stations

Using a passes/farecards machine:

1. Touch your SmarTrip card to the circular target and follow the prompts.

2. Insert a) money, b) a used farecard or Metrochek or c) an unused Metrochek or farecard of any value. Each one requires a separate transaction. You may also use your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or ATM card to add value to your SmarTrip card at any Passes/Farecards machine.

3. Press the plus (+) or minus (-) button until the amount displayed is the new value you want your SmarTrip card to have. The added value cannot be less than the trade-in value of the Metrochek or farecard.

4. Touch the SmarTrip card to the circular target a final time. This updates the card and shows the new balance.

Adding value on Metrobus

1. Push the ADD VALUE button before you touch your card to the target.

2. Touch your card to the target.

3. Put in your money: any coins (except pennies), $1, $5, $10, $20 bills.

4. Touch your card again. The value is now loaded on your card.

5. Touch the card a final time. The fare for your ride is now deducted from your card.

If you have questions or problems with, your SmarTrip card, call 202/962-5719 or e-mail smartrip@wmata.com.