To pay their fare, customers simply tap their physical credit or debit card or use the same cards on their mobile device,” the TTC’s chief strategy and customer officer writes in a new report on the subject.
Can you use debit instead of PRESTO?
A first for transit in Canada, riders can now use a physical debit card or a debit card on their mobile phone or smartwatch wallet to tap and pay for Up Express at PRESTO machines. Acceptable debit cards include Interac Debit, Visa Debit, and Mastercard Debit cards.
Can you tap a debit card on transit?
Yes, when taking GO Transit, make sure to use the same method of payment to tap on and off for a trip. If you use a Visa card to tap on, you cannot tap off with a mobile wallet, even if your mobile wallet is connected to the same card you used to tap on.
Can you use contactless on Toronto subway?
By simply tapping on any PRESTO Contactless Payments device when getting on and off GO Transit and UP Express the solution eliminates the need to purchase or load a separate transit card or handle cash while boarding.
Can I tap credit card on PRESTO?
Tapping with your credit card
Customers can tap their credit card on PRESTO devices when travelling on GO Transit, UP Express, as well as Mississauga’s MiWay, Brampton Transit, and Oakville Transit.
Can I tap my phone for PRESTO?
Simply tap your PRESTO card on the back of your phone to instantly load funds onto your PRESTO card.
Can you ride TTC without PRESTO card?
You need a PRESTO Card, one-ride, two-ride or day pass PRESTO Ticket, TTC ticket, token, day pass, transfer, or exact cash to pay your fare on the TTC. Operators on buses and streetcars do not sell fares or carry change, so you must have a form of payment ready before you board a vehicle.
Can I tap my debit card on the bus Toronto?
Those who tap with a credit card will still need to tap off with the same card or phone at their destination when using GO Transit and UP Express. The system will accept Visa, Mastercard or American Express, as well as Visa Debit and Debit Mastercard.
Can I use Apple pay on TTC?
You can now use your Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit cards, Visa Debit, Debit Mastercard — or add these cards to your mobile wallet on your phone or watch with Apple Pay or Google Pay — to pay your adult fare on Brampton Transit, GO Transit, MiWay, Oakville Transit and UP Express.
Can I tap my card on the underground?
If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You’ll pay an adult rate fare.
Can you use contactless card on tram?
You can travel by tram with contactless cards and devices using the smart readers (adult fares apply) Travel and pay as you go with contactless.
Can I have a digital PRESTO card?
For iOS users, you will need to place your PRESTO card near the upper back of your iPhone. For Android users, your placement is a bit different. Android users will need to place their cards either near the top, middle or bottom (back) of your phone in order to load funds or passes directly to your card.
What to do if you forget to tap on PRESTO?
If you forgot to tap off and the fare deducted from your PRESTO card is incorrect, you can request a refund by either calling the GO contact centre at 1-888-438-6646 or by filling out our webform.
Can I tap PRESTO with a friend?
Can more than one person use the same PRESTO card? Yes. PRESTO cards can be shared, however, can only be used by one person at a time. Two people cannot travel at the same time using one PRESTO card as the Fare Payment Device will only deduct one fare per ride on GO Transit.
Can I add my PRESTO card to Apple wallet?
How to add a transit card on your iPhone. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app. Tap Transit Card to add a new transit card or tap Previous Card to add a transit card that you previously added to the Wallet app.
Can I pay cash on TTC subway?
Yes. You can still pay your fare with TTC tickets, tokens or cash. You aren’t eligible for the two-hour transfer when you pay your fare by TTC ticket, token or cash.
Is it cheaper to pay with PRESTO?
Adult Fare with PRESTO – Save 15%+
If you do not take the exact same trip each time you travel on GO within a calendar month, your first 35 rides on GO will be 15.7%** off the single-ride adult fare. For trips 36 and onwards, your discount will be based on the value of the trips you’ve taken that month.
Can I use my Visa debit card on the bus?
All Visa and MasterCard cards displaying the contactless symbol , along with Apple Pay and Google Pay, can be used.
Can I use debit card on bus in Canada?
To board, riders can either use a physical Interac debit card or can add it as a payment method to their digital wallet. It’s quick, convenient and easy.
Do credit cards work on TTC?
Pay by credit card, Amex, MasterCard or Visa. Fill out our Credit Card Payment form and fax to TTC – Treasury at (416) 338-0178.
Can you ride the subway with Apple Pay?
You can now find OMNY contactless fare payment readers at all 151 subway stations in New York and on the more than 800 buses on the island. Just tap your Apple or Android device against the reader and you’re good to enter.