It's finally here: the annual Navigo pass lands on iOS — how to set it up on your iPhone?

Until now, this feature was limited to Android smartphones. The annual Navigo pass is now available on iPhone. Île-de-France travelers with an Apple device can finally digitize their subscription and keep it directly in the Cartes app. Here’s how to install it and use it.

Good news for public transit users in Île-de-France: after months of waiting, the annual Navigo pass is now compatible with iPhones. Until now, only certain transport passes could be used from an Apple device, while the rest worked on Android. Now, iOS subscribers with the Annual Navigo pass can travel without pulling out their physical card.

This development is part of Île-de-France Mobilités' ongoing push to digitalize travel passes. The aim is to make daily commutes easier by allowing travelers to validate directly with their phones, just as they already do with contactless cards or digital tickets.

How to add your annual Navigo pass to your iPhone?

The procedure takes only a few minutes, provided you have a compatible iPhone and the latest version of the Île-de-France Mobilités app.

Here are the main steps:

Download or update the Île-de-France Mobilités app from the App Store.
Sign in to your account.
Select the option to transfer or add your passe Navigo Annuel to your iPhone.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Once the operation is complete, your subscription is automatically added to the Cartes (Apple Wallet).

You’ll then be able to validate your trips by simply presenting your iPhone to the compatible validation terminals.

Can we use Express mode?

Yes. Like a credit card, you can enable Express mode. This feature lets you pass through without unlocking your iPhone, opening Apple Wallet, or using Face ID. Just bring the phone up to the validator.

To check or change this setting, head to Settings > Cards & Apple Pay > Express Card.

What will happen to the physical Navigo card?

Transferring the pass to the iPhone replaces its use on the physical Navigo card. The same subscription cannot be used on both formats at the same time. If you change phones, transfer procedures are available via the Île-de-France Mobilités app.

Another milestone on the path to a fully digital Navigo

With the launch of the Navigo Annual Pass on iPhone, most of Île-de-France’s key transport passes are now accessible from a smartphone. This long-awaited advance for many travelers means they no longer have to remember to bring their Navigo card before hopping on the metro, the RER, tram, or bus.

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