Want to learn how it works? Keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you need to know about reloading your OPUS card with Interac Debit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n What is the OPUS card?<\/h6><\/a> The OPUS card allows riders to pay for travel on most public transit systems in Greater Montreal by tapping on a card reader to pay for one\u2019s fare, whether regular or reduced.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
What is the Chrono app?<\/h6><\/a> Chrono is a mobile app that helps you navigate transit within Greater Montreal\u2019s public transit systems. It includes the OPUS Reload feature, which allows you to load fares on your OPUS card using your iPhone or Android smartphone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Why should you use Interac Debit as your payment method for riding transit?<\/h6><\/a> By using the <\/span><\/span>Chrono app\u2019s OPUS Reload feature<\/span><\/span><\/a>, you avoid lineups to buy fares at transit stations. And when you use <\/span>Interac<\/span> Debit, you pay directly with the money in your bank account, with no surprise bills later.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhat do you need before you begin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- A Canadian bank account with a participating financial institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A debit card associated with your bank account<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- An iPhone or Android mobile device with the Chrono-OPUS Reload app<\/a> installed and the Near-Field Communication (NFC) capability enabled. (Note: It is enabled by default on iOS devices.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Apple Pay or Google Pay digital wallet app with Interac Debit loaded as a payment method<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- An internet connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- An OPUS card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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How to use Interac Debit to load your OPUS card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Follow the steps below to learn how to make Interac Debit your easy and secure payment method for loading your OPUS card \u2014 that way, you can get around and <\/em>stay in control of your budget by paying with your own money in your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/h1>\n
1. Open the app and press the OPUS card icon on the top-right corner of the screen. Or access the main menu by pressing the three-line icon at the top left and choose \u201cOPUS read and reload.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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2. Read the preview of the steps and press \u201cStart.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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3. Read the OPUS card: When prompted, place your OPUS card against the phone and move it around until you feel a vibration, which signals that the connection is made. (The location of the detection area differs by phone model; it can be located on the front or back. On iPhones, for example, the detection area is on the upper back of the device).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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4. Now, hold your OPUS card still for a few seconds so the app can recognize and read it. The current content of your card will be displayed. <\/p>\n See the visual guide here for help<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/h1>\n
5. Choose a transit fare: Select a fare based on your travel zone (e.g., A, B, C, D) and the type of fare you\u2019ll be using. If it looks correct, confirm your order.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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6. Now select your payment method. To pay with Interac Debit, select Apple Pay or Google Pay and then choose Interac Debit as your payment method. (This is easier if you have already set it as your default payment method.)<\/p>\n Make Interac Debit your default payment in your digital wallet<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n <\/h1>\n
7. Follow the prompt to complete your payment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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8. Place the card against the phone again (as in Step 4) to complete the reloading process. And the updated content of your card will be displayed.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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If you\u2019re still unsure, you can learn more about using your OPUS card and the Chrono app here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ready to forget your wallet? Find out why people are making Interac Debit their phone\u2019s default payment method.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What is the OPUS card?<\/h6><\/a>
The OPUS card allows riders to pay for travel on most public transit systems in Greater Montreal by tapping on a card reader to pay for one\u2019s fare, whether regular or reduced.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
What is the Chrono app?<\/h6><\/a>
Chrono is a mobile app that helps you navigate transit within Greater Montreal\u2019s public transit systems. It includes the OPUS Reload feature, which allows you to load fares on your OPUS card using your iPhone or Android smartphone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Why should you use Interac Debit as your payment method for riding transit?<\/h6><\/a>
By using the <\/span><\/span>Chrono app\u2019s OPUS Reload feature<\/span><\/span><\/a>, you avoid lineups to buy fares at transit stations. And when you use <\/span>Interac<\/span> Debit, you pay directly with the money in your bank account, with no surprise bills later.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWhat do you need before you begin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- A Canadian bank account with a participating financial institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A debit card associated with your bank account<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- An iPhone or Android mobile device with the Chrono-OPUS Reload app<\/a> installed and the Near-Field Communication (NFC) capability enabled. (Note: It is enabled by default on iOS devices.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Apple Pay or Google Pay digital wallet app with Interac Debit loaded as a payment method<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- An internet connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- An OPUS card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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How to use Interac Debit to load your OPUS card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Follow the steps below to learn how to make Interac Debit your easy and secure payment method for loading your OPUS card \u2014 that way, you can get around and <\/em>stay in control of your budget by paying with your own money in your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. Open the app and press the OPUS card icon on the top-right corner of the screen. Or access the main menu by pressing the three-line icon at the top left and choose \u201cOPUS read and reload.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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2. Read the preview of the steps and press \u201cStart.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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3. Read the OPUS card: When prompted, place your OPUS card against the phone and move it around until you feel a vibration, which signals that the connection is made. (The location of the detection area differs by phone model; it can be located on the front or back. On iPhones, for example, the detection area is on the upper back of the device).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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4. Now, hold your OPUS card still for a few seconds so the app can recognize and read it. The current content of your card will be displayed. <\/p>\n See the visual guide here for help<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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5. Choose a transit fare: Select a fare based on your travel zone (e.g., A, B, C, D) and the type of fare you\u2019ll be using. If it looks correct, confirm your order.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
\n\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n<\/h1>\n
6. Now select your payment method. To pay with Interac Debit, select Apple Pay or Google Pay and then choose Interac Debit as your payment method. (This is easier if you have already set it as your default payment method.)<\/p>\n Make Interac Debit your default payment in your digital wallet<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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7. Follow the prompt to complete your payment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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8. Place the card against the phone again (as in Step 4) to complete the reloading process. And the updated content of your card will be displayed.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n
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If you\u2019re still unsure, you can learn more about using your OPUS card and the Chrono app here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ready to forget your wallet? Find out why people are making Interac Debit their phone\u2019s default payment method.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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