what is a pay per ride metrocard
At Station Booths: 1  $1 fee applies to each new MetroCard purchase. Fee does not apply to card refills or Reduced-Fare MetroCards. 2  Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard minimum purchase is $5.50; $80 maximum purchase. 3  $50 bills accepted on purchases of $30 or more.  $100 bills accepted on purchases of $70 or more.