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May 28, 2024 \u2013 You can now tap your Interac\u00ae<\/sup> Debit card on any fare gate or bus to ride transit. The introduction of Interac\u00ae Debit to the existing O-Payment options makes it even easier to take OC Transpo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can ride as much as you want all day. With daily and monthly fare capping, you will never be charged more than the price of a DayPass ($11.75) or monthly pass ($128.75). Once you hit the cap, you ride for free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interac Debit on O-Payment will charge an Adult fare ($3.80). If you qualify for a discounted fare, consider using one of the many other fare payment options available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When paying with your debit card, remember to tap your card or mobile wallet on your smartphone and not your physical wallet to avoid accidental charges on other cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interac Debit is just one of the many ways available to pay your fare. You can also use your credit card, Presto card, DayPass or cash. O-Payment is not accepted on Societ\u00e9 de Transport de l\u2019Outaouais (STO). If you transfer to STO, Presto is still your best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can learn more about O-Payment at octranspo.com<\/a>. You can also log into your O-Payment<\/a> account to check your trip history or download a receipt.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMillions of people use Interac Debit cards every day. Some people may not have a credit card, and casual riders may not have a Presto card. Adding Interac Debit provides our residents with a convenient choice for everyday purchases like riding OC Transpo.\u201d – Mayor Mark Sutcliffe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRiding transit should be an easy choice. Adding the ability to pay your fare with an Interac Debit card just made that choice easier. Its addition to existing O-Payment options is one of OC Transpo\u2019s Five-Year Roadmap commitments to improve the rider experience by offering convenient and flexible fare options.\u201d – Councillor Glen Gower, Chair of the Transit Commission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen transit authorities add Interac Debit to their networks, they are offering riders a payment option that almost 30 million Canadians already use for day-to-day purchases. As a contactless payment option, Interac Debit provides a convenient way to pay fares without having to purchase a separate transit card. Paying for transit should be as easy as buying a cup of coffee. Today\u2019s announcement helps to make that a reality.\u201d – Glenn Wolff Chief Client Officer, Interac Corp.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca<\/a>, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook<\/a>, X (formerly Twitter)<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

May 28, 2024 \u2013 You can now tap your Interac\u00ae Debit card on any fare gate or bus to ride transit. The introduction of Interac\u00ae Debit to the existing O-Payment options makes it even easier to take OC Transpo. You can ride as much as you want all day. 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