The Fare Vending machines accept cash and major credit and debit cards. Bills up to $20 are accepted; however, the machines only provide up to $10 in change. Change is returned in coins.
SmartTrip cards can be ordered online or you may buy a card at the station. They cost $10/each, $2 for the card itself and they come preloaded with $8 of credit. SmartTrip cards can only be purchased from SmartTrip card vending machines like the one below, found at every Metro station.24 sept 2021
Can I buy DC Metro passes online?
Passes can be purchased in the SmarTrip® app and then added to Apple Wallet or can be added to your plastic SmarTrip Card online, at Fare Vending Machines located in Metrorail stations, and at the Metro Center Sales Office, commuter stores, or retail outlets.
How do you pay for DC Metro?
Metro riders must pay via SmarTrip card or the SmarTrip app on iPhone and Apple Watch. SmarTrip cards are plastic, rechargeable fare cards that can be purchased by cash or credit at any Metro station or in advance on wmata.com. You can calculate your fare between two stops using Metro's Trip Planner.
Can you pay cash on DC Metro bus?
Cash: If you are paying the bus fare using cash, exact change is required because bus drivers do not carry cash. SmarTrip Card: A rechargeable, plastic farecard that can be used to pay fares and transfers on the DC Circulator, Metrobus, Metro, and Metro parking.