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How to use the OPUS reading feature

16 October 2023

This feature allows you to view the contents of your OPUS card or non-refillable smart card. See how to use this feature.

 

What to do before using the feature

Check that your phone is connected to internet so that the application can read the contents of the OPUS or non-refillable card.

Check that your phone is connected to internet so that the application can read the contents of the OPUS or non-refillable card.

Make sure your phone has NFC activated.

Make sure your phone has NFC activated.

The NFC feature, which you can turn on in your phone’s settings, is essential for reading your OPUS card.

The NFC feature, which you can turn on in your phone’s settings, is essential for reading your OPUS card.

How to use the OPUS reading feature

Open the main menu at the top left of the screen and click “Read your OPUS card.”

Open the main menu at the top left of the screen and click “Read your OPUS card.”

Alternatively, press the icon at the top right of the home screen to access the feature.

Alternatively, press the icon at the top right of the home screen to access the feature.

Press the “Start reading” button to start reading the OPUS card.

Press the “Start reading” button to start reading the OPUS card.

Press your OPUS card against the upper part of the back of your mobile phone. Move your card slowly over the phone until you feel a vibration.

Press your OPUS card against the upper part of the back of your mobile phone. Move your card slowly over the phone until you feel a vibration.

Good to know: Although the NFC reader is usually located on the back of the phone, on some models it may be on the front.

As soon as you feel a vibration, hold your OPUS card on your phone for a few seconds. This will enable the app to read and display the card content.

As soon as you feel a vibration, hold your OPUS card on your phone for a few seconds. This will enable the app to read and display the card content.

Consult information on your fares and your OPUS card.

Consult information on your fares and your OPUS card.

You’ve tried everything, or almost everything, and it still doesn’t work? Try these tips!

  1. Position your card against your phone in different areas since the detection area might not be located in the upper part of your phone.
  2. Slide your card along your phone until you hit the detection area and feel it vibrate.
  3. Hold your card against your phone for a longer time.
  4. Remove the protective case from your phone and try again.
  5. Make sure you have updated Chrono and are using the latest version of the app.