Tap to Ride with Google Pay™ is Here

Android users, your phone or Wear OS watch can be your fare. Learn how to add an ORCA card to your Google Wallet™ or transfer an existing card here.

ORCA Help Center

Discover everything you need to know about using your ORCA card and paying for transit in the Puget Sound region!

ORCA news and updates
Play Video

Getting started with ORCA!

Visit our guide to find which card is right for you, pay your fare, and manage your card and account.

Using ORCA
Cta Style decor

Quick tips

ORCA Tips and Troubleshooting Guide

Can’t login? Not getting your account verification email? Card not working? Get answers to these questions and more.

Find answers to top questions here

Tap to Ride with Google Pay

Android users, using ORCA with Google Pay is here!

Now you can get around Puget Sound on transit with just your phone or WearOS device. ​

Simply add or convert an ORCA card to Google Wallet™, add money or passes, and go!

Learn more

Set up autoload so you're always ready to go.

Watch the tutorial video here.

How to add value

All ORCA cards work. Use the ORCA card you have or get a new one.

Find the ORCA card for you

Use your ORCA card to pay for trips.

Get started

Manage your ORCA card from the myORCA mobile app.

Learn more about the mobile app

More about ORCA

Learn more about how ORCA works or discover popular topics below

Using ORCA

Using your ORCA card to pay

Use your ORCA card

Managing your cards with myORCA

Manage your account

Find the right ORCA card for you

Choose your ORCA card

Adding Value

How to Add Value

Using your Android phone or Wear OS device as your ORCA card

ORCA and Google Pay

Loading ORCA at retail stores

Find your location

Use ORCA on all modes of public transportation

Some exclusions apply for services using handheld ORCA card scanners or for customers riding bicycles when boarding Washington State Ferries

Bus
Ferry
Monorail
Seattle Streetcar
Link Light Rail
Sounder Train
Water Taxi/Foot Ferry
On Demand

Use ORCA on all participating transit agencies

Some exclusions apply on special trips and Washington State Ferries.

Community TransitEverett TransitKing County MetroKitsap TransitPierce TransitSoundTransitWashington State Ferries

Still didn't find what you're looking for?

Visit FAQs

ORCA News

Public meetings and information

The ORCA Joint Board

Created in 2003, the ORCA Joint Board serves as the governing, policy-setting body that oversees all activities related to the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the ORCA system.

Membership on the Joint Board consists of one executive from each of the following ORCA Agencies: Community Transit, City of Everett, King County, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, and Washington State Ferries.

ORCA Joint Board Members

Click the button below to read about the Joint Board members.

Learn moreabout the joint board members.

Board Documents

All Joint Board Documents (i.e., meeting agendas, action items, briefings, and minutes) dated after June 1, 2022 will be posted on this site and will remain available for the public.

View and search board documents

Meeting Calendar

Meeting agendas and documents will be posted at least 24-hours in advance of each scheduled meeting.

Jun 10

June Joint Board Meeting

June 10, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Union Station, Santa Fe conference room, 401 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104

Attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams

Jul 9

July Joint Board Meeting

July 9, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Union Station, Santa Fe conference room, 401 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104

Attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams

Aug 13

August Joint Board Meeting

August 13, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Union Station, Santa Fe conference room, 401 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104

Attend the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams

Public Records Request

Please fill out the Public Records Request form via Sound Transit to make a request.

Make a records request

Public Comment

Public comments should be relevant to an ORCA Joint Board meeting agenda and they are provided to the Joint Board prior to each meeting.

If you would like to contact us with general feedback or if you need technical support, please contact customer service.

Public comment form

The ORCA Joint Board

Created in 2003, the ORCA Joint Board serves as the governing, policy-setting body that oversees all activities related to the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the ORCA system.

Membership on the Joint Board consists of one executive from each of the following ORCA Agencies: Community Transit, City of Everett, King County, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, and Washington State Ferries.