Why can't I buy a ticket on my Navigo Easy pass?

Are you experiencing a compatibility problem and/or a cohabitation problem? Don't panic! We give you the solution.

Generally speaking

If you encounter a problem during the purchase:

  • Make sure that the media you're using is compatible with the title or plan you want to purchase.
  • Use a new device or media for the second title.
  • Use the titles already present before buying a new one.

Tips to make your travel easier

Here are our tips to avoid encountering a compatibility problem while traveling.

1. Keep airport tickets separate

For greater simplicity, keep your "Paris Region Airports" ticket on a separate Navigo Easy pass. It often conflicts with other titles: it is said that it does not coexist with these other titles. The same goes for the t+ ticket, which is on the way out.

2. Check availability

Not all titles are available for purchase and storage on all channels and devices. Make sure that the title you want is compatible with the device of your choice (phone, smartwatch, Navigo Easy) and the sales channel (phone, vending machine).

Check title compatibility

3. Packages have priority

If you have both a ticket and a package on the same device, the package will always be validated first. Be careful if you buy a Metro-Train-RER ticket and a Paris Visite pass that you only want to use the next day.

● This rule applies to all plans without a specific start date.

● A Navigo Day pass is only valid for the chosen date.

● A Paris Visite pass, once loaded, is valid from the next validation.

On the other hand, everything is fine if you have a Metro-Train-RER ticket and a Navigo Day pass on the same device, the Metro-Train-RER ticket will not be used as long as your Navigo Day pass is valid.

4. 1 Pass = 1 Person

If you're traveling with others, you can't share a pass or an Android phone. If you have 2 tickets on your Navigo Easy pass, validating your pass twice in a row will deny you access the second time and will only count one ticket.

When traveling with others, everyone should have their own pass.

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