Compass Cards are convenient, reloadable fare cards that can be used when taking transit within Metro Vancouver. Compass Cards can be loaded with Stored Value, or with prepaid passes (such as Monthly and DayPasses).
How do I get a Compass Card in Canada?
Compass Cards and Tickets are available online at compasscard.ca, at Compass Retailers, SkyTrain and West Coast Express stations, SeaBus terminals, Tsawwassen and Horseshoe Bay ferry terminals, and select Vancouver London Drugs stores.
Can I use my credit card instead of Compass Card?
That means Compass Card readers will accept contactless Visa® and Mastercard® credit cards as a convenient way to pay an adult, cash fare. Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay with a Visa® and Mastercard® credit card linked will also be accepted.
Can I use Compass Card in Canada Line?
They’re at all Canada Line, Expo Line and Millennium Line stations, the Tsawwassen and Horseshoe Bay ferry terminals, and Metro Vancouver London Drugs stores. You can buy Compass cards, single tickets or day passes at the machines.
How do I load my Compass Card with cash?
How do I load my card? You can check your balance and load your card online, by phone, at a station Compass Vending Machine or at the TransLink Customer Service Centre at Waterfront Station. You’ll also be able to load your card at 18 participating London Drugs location with CVMS.
What does a Compass Card do?
Compass Cards are convenient, reloadable fare cards that can be used when taking transit within Metro Vancouver. Compass Cards can be loaded with Stored Value, or with prepaid passes (such as Monthly and DayPasses).
Does Compass Card money expire?
DayPasses on Compass Cards with a Program Pass will become valid on the service day they are first used and, once they have been used for a Tap In, will expire at the end of service on that day.
What card is not accepted everywhere?
The different fees often make or break a deal for a merchant. This is why many merchants, especially small businesses, don’t accept American Express. American Express’ interchange fee is just too high. Providers like Visa and Mastercard charge between 1.15% and 2.5%, while Amex charges merchants between 1.43% and 3.3%.
Can you use debit card for compass?
Once complete, Compass card readers will be able to accept credit cards, debit cards and other payment technologies, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay Wallet.
Can I pay by card on the bus in Vancouver?
Ride everywhere with your contactless American Express®, MasterCard®, Visa® credit or debit card, or mobile wallet to pay the adult cash fare.
Can I pay cash on Canada bus?
If you aren’t using a fare product such as a pass or ticket, you’ll need to pay with cash. Please pay the required fare with correct change. Operators do not have a float.
Is Canada Line free?
CANADA LINE STATIONS
Trips to the three Sea Island stations from Richmond, Vancouver or beyond are charged at standard transit fare rates. Trips from these three stations includes a $5 AddFare fee that is automatically added to your fare.
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.
Can Compass Card go negative?
This is because the system dips into your deposit to pay for the additional fare charged to your card at the end of your last journey, creating a negative balance. Compass Cards MUST have a positive balance to start a new journey.
Can you buy Compass Card at Vancouver airport?
On arrival at the airport you can walk over to domestic terminal and go to the 7-11 store. They should have concession compass cards in stock. If you buy a Compass Card you will be charged a $6 fee for the card and then load cash onto it so for your first ride your cost would be a minimum $16.
How much does a compass cost?
A good compass can cost anywhere from $10 for a simple compass with basic orienteering features to over $100 for a compass with a global needle, clinometer, mirror sight, and a plethora of other features. Consider the features you need versus what you’re willing to pay when choosing the best compass for you.
How many points is a compass card?
32
Within European tradition, a fully defined compass has 32 ‘points’ (and any finer subdivisions are described in fractions of points).
Can I punch a hole in my compass card?
DON’T PUNCH A HOLE IN YOUR CARD! Don’t bend, wash, cut, scrape, burn or otherwise damage or deface the card.
Why does my Compass Card say insufficient funds?
If you are receiving an error message, “Insufficient Funds” after tapping in and out of the Transit reader, please verify if you have a balance owing on your compass card at www.compasscard.ca . You must settle your unpaid balance through the Compass Card website before your U-Pass benefit will become activated.
Can I use Compass Card in Victoria?
BC Transit does not accept Compass Card or contactless credit cards for payment.
Can I add my Compass Card to my Apple wallet?
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. Choose a transit card from the list, or search by location or card name. Tap Continue.