SmarTrip® Tutorial
Part 1: Get a SmarTrip® Card
You first need to get a SmarTrip® card. You can get a SmarTrip® card several ways. The card can be purchased directly from the WageWorks website at a cost of $2.00. You may also secure a card at an authorized outlet. To see a list of outlets, please go here http://www.wmata.com/fares/purchase/where.cfm
Registration Information
Please note it’s important that you create an account to register your card with SmarTrip®. To register your SmarTrip® card, please visit https://smartrip.wmata.com/Account/Create. If you secured your card online from WMATA, your card is already registered.
Part 2: Fund Your SmarTrip® Card
Step 1: Log onto your account on www.wageworks.com
Step 2: Click on the "Commuter" link. Next, select "Enroll in Commuter" and then "Commuter Transit." Finally select "SmarTrip®" as the service provider.
Step 3: Select the SmarTrip® product you need. Please be sure to accurately enter your SmarTrip® card serial number. It’s the 9, 16, or 20 digit number on the back of the card.
Step 4: Complete your order.
Timing - Your WageWorks order will be loaded to your card by the 1st of the benefit month.
Your SmarTrip® card balance will not reflect your WageWorks order until you use your card by tagging it to a card reader. You can view your card balance online at http://www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip/.