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What is the UTA FAREPAY charge?

Transit Fare / Reload

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Aug 29 UTA FAREPAY $10.00

The short answer

This charge is from the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), typically for adding funds to a FAREPAY transit card or paying a transit fare in the Salt Lake City region.

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Why is Utah Transit Authority charging me?

A charge appearing as "UTA FAREPAY" or "UTAH TRANSIT" is processed by the Utah Transit Authority. The FAREPAY system is the contactless smart card and payment system used across UTA's network, which includes buses, TRAX light rail, the S-Line streetcar, and FrontRunner commuter rail.

You will most commonly see this charge when reloading funds (Stored Value) onto a physical FAREPAY card, either manually online, through an automatic reload rule, or at a UTA customer service kiosk.

Riders can also use the contactless "Tap to Pay" system to board using a direct credit card, debit card, or mobile wallet (like Apple Pay or Google Pay). Tapping a personal card directly on a UTA reader will also result in a UTA FAREPAY charge.

Resolving unrecognized FAREPAY charges

  1. Check with family members. A FAREPAY card is fully transferable, and household members frequently link a shared credit card to their individual FAREPAY accounts for automatic reloads.
  2. Log in to the official UTA FAREPAY portal at farepay.rideuta.com to view the transaction and trip history for any registered cards.
  3. If you believe the charge is a duplicate or an error, contact UTA Customer Service directly at 801-743-3882.

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