What TTC monthly passes are available on PRESTO?

There are a number of different TTC monthly passes you can purchase on PRESTO:

TTC Monthly Pass: This pass costs $156 for adults and $128.15 for seniors/youths. It provides unlimited travel on the TTC per month.

TTC Monthly Downtown Express Pass: This pass costs $201.90 for adults, $174.05 for seniors/youths The pass provides unlimited travel on the TTC per month, including the five Downtown Express bus routes.

12 Month Pass: This pass costs $143 for adults and $117.45 for seniors/youths. It requires a 12-month commitment and provides unlimited travel on TTC regular each month.

12 Month Downtown Express Pass: This pass costs $188.90 for adults and $163.35 for seniors/youths. It requires a 12-month commitment and provides unlimited travel on the TTC per month, including the five Downtown Express bus routes.

Post-Secondary Monthly Pass: This pass costs $128.15 and provides unlimited travel on the TTC per month. Post-secondary students need to have TTC post-secondary student photo ID to set their post-secondary student fare type on their PRESTO card and carry it while travelling on the TTC.

All customers are required to show proof of payment upon request. Even if a customer has a monthly pass they are required to tap their card on a PRESTO reader to obtain proof of payment.

Where can I buy a TTC monthly Pass?

The TTC Monthly Pass, TTC Monthly Downtown Express Pass and Post-Secondary Monthly Pass on PRESTO are available at Shoppers Drug Mart locations, from a PRESTO Fare Vending Machine at all TTC subway station entrances and online at prestocard.ca

The 12 Month Pass and 12 Month Downtown Express Pass are only available online at prestocard.ca

All monthly passes are available for sale from the last twelve days of the month until eight days after the start of the next month.

Seniors, youths and post-secondary students must set a senior, youth or post-secondary fare type on their card at Shoppers Drug Mart locations or at the TTC’s Customer Service Centre above Davisville Station, before they can purchase a monthly pass. Government issued identification is required to set your child, youth, and senior fare type and you must have TTC post-secondary photo identification to set your post-secondary student fare type on your card.

Do I have to purchase a TTC Monthly Pass or will my card stop charging me once I hit $156 or $128.15?

Yes. You have to purchase a TTC Monthly Pass on PRESTO to benefit from the unlimited travel for a month.

Can I use my TTC Monthly Pass to pay my YRT/Mi-Way fare on a TTC bus in York Region or Mississauga?

No. PRESTO card customers should not be tapping their PRESTO card on a TTC bus in York Region or Mississauga. Customers should be paying their TTC fare by cash, ticket or token plus a supplement, cash only on YRT and/or Mi-Way fare product. PRESTO card customers should only be tapping their PRESTO card on TTC buses within Toronto.

Can I use my TTC Monthly Pass on the Downtown Express bus routes?

Yes, however you must purchase the TTC Monthly Downtown Express Pass or 12 Month Downtown Express Pass. Both of these passes cover the full double fare required on the five Downtown Express bus routes. If you have a regular TTC Monthly Pass or regular 12 Month Pass, you will need to load money onto your PRESTO card to cover the second portion of the double fare.

How do I sign up for Autorenew?

You can set up and manage Autorenew online through your My PRESTO Account at prestocard.ca . You only have to sign up once and your monthly pass will always be available for the first of each month. Autorenew can only be set up online using your credit card or Visa Debit. If you would like to set up your Autorenew using your bank account (pre-authorized debit), please use a paper form.

If you set up Autorenew in the first 14 days of the month, the current month’s pass will be added to your card and a monthly pass will automatically be added every month. You will be charged for the next month’s pass six days before the end of each month. After that, the next time you tap your card on a PRESTO reader as part of a regular trip your monthly pass will be added to your card.

If you set up Autorenew in the second half of the month, you will be charged for the next month’s pass six days before the end of the month. The next time you tap your card on a PRESTO reader as part of a regular trip your Autorenew contract will be added to your card.

If you want to Autorenew by mail download an Autorenew form from the Forms page, and mail it to PRESTO.

If I’m buying a PRESTO card for the first time, can I load the TTC Monthly Pass at the same time I’m ordering my PRESTO card online?

Yes. However, you will need to activate your card after it arrives in the mail before you can use it.

To activate your PRESTO card you must:

Enter the 17 digit PRESTO number and PIN number that you chose when you purchased the card online

Tap your card on a card reader within 30 days to complete the activation process

Please note, it can take up to 24 hours to process the activation. During this time you won’t be able to use your card.

How far in advance can I purchase my adult or senior TTC Monthly Pass on PRESTO?

The passes will be available twelve days before the end of the month and will remain for sale until eight days after the start of the month.

You should buy your pass before the first day of the month. It can take a few hours from the time you purchase a pass to process your transaction. Once it’s processed, the pass will be added to your card when you tap it on a PRESTO device.

Why does it take up to 24 hours for the TTC Monthly Pass on PRESTO to be available on a customer’s PRESTO card?

TTC transaction times for online card loads made through prestocard.ca are ready within a few hours. To be safe, we advise our customers to give themselves extra time to ensure their cards are ready to use by the time of travel.

Will my TTC monthly pass on PRESTO still be available if I lose my PRESTO card?

Yes. If you have a My PRESTO Account (registered card) you can report your lost card by calling PRESTO’s Contact Centre at 1-877-378-6123 or by visiting prestocard.ca . Your PRESTO card will be cancelled and your TTC Monthly Pass will be transferred to your new PRESTO card. You will be required to purchase another card for $6. It may take up to 24 hours for your card and monthly pass to be cancelled and transferred to the new card.

What happens if my TTC monthly pass on PRESTO doesn’t work or stops working during the month?

You should contact PRESTO’s Contact Centre at 1-877-378-6123 to find out why your monthly pass is unavailable.

If you don’t have any money on your PRESTO card, you will need to load money at a Self-Serve Reload Machine, or pay your fare by cash, ticket or token until your TTC Monthly Pass is available.

Can my PRESTO card have both a monthly pass and a money balance on it at the same time?