MetroCards can be converted under plan that will include $1 green fee for new cards

[checkmatechamp13]

Refilling cards are fine, my cards last the whole year, even when I used to get transit check and swiped/dipped the card several times a day. get one of those metrocard holders to prevent it from bending

 

I only had an issue one time where my unlimited card got bent, it worked on the subway, but the buses couldn't read it.

 

I had to buy a new unlimited card and send the old one in.. Can one can get the fee waived if you're replacing a damaged card?

 

http://www.mta.info/metrocard/problems.htm#notworking

 

http://www.mta.info/metrocard/mcCombinationValue.htm

 

You will be issued a new MetroCard at no charge if your card is expiring or damaged.

[AndrewJC]

This leads me to believe Xfers will be taken over Unlimiteds in those situations....otherwise people could do a lot of three legged Xfers.....Express bus 6$ - Subway/Local Bus Unlimited - Express Bus Xfer

 

That's been possible since 1997 with two separate cards - If the system allows it, all that's new now is that the two cards can be functionally combined into one.

[Guest MTA Bus]

This was actually not a stupid move by the MTA. Now, people never have to throw out their MetroCards until it expires. It saves time and money.