MetroCards in 2024
The MTA is offering advertisers the unique opportunity to create one of the final two custom MetroCards to ever be offered. These last two cards must be part of a holistic campaign that promotes your brand and the cards, while also delivering a unique rider benefit/experience. Contact Lucy Zachman for more details.
Lucy Zachman
SVP, MTA Advertising & Promotions
lucy.zachman@mtacd.org
(212) 878-7276
Your Options
- Advertise on the back or both sides of the MetroCard.
- Target up to 10 stations for distribution through subway station vending machines.
- Advertise on print runs from 50,000–1,000,000+ cards. The larger the run, the lower your per-card cost.
- Boost your branded MetroCard's message by adding digital screens and unique high-impact station takeovers.
![Image of David Bowie MetroCard](/sites/default/files/inline-images/davidbowiemc3.png)
![David Bowie station takeover at Broadway Lafayette](/sites/default/files/inline-images/davidbowiegirders.png)
![Image of MetroCard and four backs of MetroCards showing the performers Cam'ron, LL Cool J, Pop Smoke and Rakiim](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/hiphopmetrocards2.png?itok=Mm5Jcoiq)
Hip Hop MetroCards featuring Cam'ron, LL Cool J, Pop Smoke, and Rakim
Important things to know
- We do not print in quantities below 50,000 cards.
- MetroCard artwork is subject to approval by the MTA.
- No discounts for non-profit entities.
- Production requires a minimum of 12 weeks for 4-color artwork from the point that final MTA-approved artwork is submitted for production.
Contact us
Advertising:
Lucy Zachman
SVP, MTA Advertising & Promotions
lucy.zachman@mtacd.org
(212) 878-7276
Production:
Kevin Serapilio
MTA Marketing
646-252-6021
kevin.serapilio@mtahq.org