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A new PRESTO card will cost $6. You can buy or load a PRESTO card online through the PRESTO website, through the app or in person at a Customer Service Outlet.
Frequent question, how much does a PRESTO card cost in Toronto? Get your PRESTO card for $6, plus a minimum load of $0.05. Once received, activate your card and start tapping.
Correspondingly, how much does a PRESTO card charge? The PRESTO card costs $6 and is non-refundable. This charge is collected by us to cover administrative fees for the cost of the card and using the system. When you buy or reload a card at a Shoppers Drug Mart or other in-person Customer Service Outlets, you must load at least $0.05.
Also the question is, is PRESTO card cheaper than tickets? Even though tickets, tokens, and PRESTO fares are all cheaper than cash singe fares, they require bundling and ancillary costs that eradicate any savings for a one- or two-time rider.
You asked, how does 2 hour PRESTO work? Two-hour transfers on the TTC With PRESTO you get two hours to travel in any direction on the TTC with each payment. When you start your trip and tap your PRESTO card, your fare will be deducted and a two-hour transfer will automatically be applied to your card.PRESTO cards no longer expire, even if there is an expiry date shown on the card (you may continue to use your card even after any indicated expiry date).
How do I put money on my PRESTO card?
- Through the PRESTO App.
- Online.
- Through our Chat feature (you must have set up a Saved Payment Method to load your card through Chat)
- In person at a Customer Service Outlet.
- At a Self-Serve Reload Machine.
How does PRESTO card work?
Your PRESTO card stores funds in a secure account, replacing the need for tickets, tokens, passes or cash. When you tap your PRESTO card on a fare payment device, the electronic chip embedded in the card instantly calculates the fare and deducts it from your account. For more information, visit our Using PRESTO page.
Can I load my PRESTO card at Shoppers?
You should only purchase PRESTO cards and load funds or passes through authorized sales channels, which includes Shoppers Drug Mart, Fare Vending Machines, Self-Serve Reload Machines, prestocard.ca and Customer Service Outlets.
How long does PRESTO last?
Under the new policy, Presto card users can take any number of trips, in any direction, for two hours after they tap their card to pay a fare. After the two hours are up, riders will be charged another fare the next time they tap their card.
Do I tap my PRESTO card when I get off the bus?
Once you’ve arrived, tap your card OFF to the Fare Payment Device as you exit the bus. The PRESTO system will debit or credit your card for the balance of that trip. If you forget to tap off, you will be charged to the end of that bus route, as PRESTO will not know where you got off.
Can you claim PRESTO on your taxes?
If you have a My PRESTO Account, you may be able to claim the cost of transit trips under the Ontario Seniors Public Transit Tax Credit. Your Transit Usage Report provides up-to-date information about your transit use with PRESTO card for your records and tax purposes.
Are PRESTO cards free?
As part of the Complimentary PRESTO Card Initiative, a free PRESTO card will be issued to people who do not already have the card, or might face challenges in purchasing one.
What are the benefits of a PRESTO card?
PRESTO allows users to pay for their travel using an electronic fare card that replaces the need to use cash, tickets, tokens or passes on public transit. Creating a PRESTO account helps protect your card balance. If your card is ever lost or stolen, the money can be transferred to a replacement card.
How much is post-secondary PRESTO?
The post-secondary monthly PRESTO card is available at PRESTO Fare Vending Machines, online or at Shoppers Drug Mart locations for $116.75.
Do you need to tap off PRESTO TTC?
When using PRESTO on GO Transit, you must always Tap On and Tap Off. … When using PRESTO on the TTC, Hamilton Street Railway, Burlington Transit, Oakville Transit, MiWay, Brampton Transit, or Durham Region Transit you only need to Tap On as you board.
How do I use my PRESTO card in Toronto?
Can I tap PRESTO from my phone?
You can instantly load funds and transit passes in real-time using the PRESTO app, once you’ve signed in, using the “Load Now” option. For customers with NFC-enabled phones: you can load your funds or passes instantly by holding your PRESTO card against the back of your phone.
What happens if you don’t use your PRESTO card?
If you don’t have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you’ll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied. This is because the PRESTO system doesn’t know where you travelled to.
How long does it take for a PRESTO card to be activated?
It can take up to 24 hours to process your activation. During this time you won’t be able to use your card. After waiting 24 hours, you must tap on a PRESTO device within 30 days to complete the activation process. Travel with your PRESTO card and tap on a fare payment device to pay.
How can I charge my Presto card online?
Go to the official PRESTO App or prestocard.ca. Sign in to your online account and sign up for Autoload with a credit or debit card. Complete setting up Autoload by taking a regular trip with your PRESTO card, or by tapping your card on any PRESTO device.
