There are several types of cards on which you can load your transit passes. To find out which one to use, determine your travel needs and the fare(s) you need to purchase.
Check out the comparison chart to see what fare cards are available to you.
Fare cards
Learn more about the OPUS card
Standard OPUS card
Choose the OPUS card when you use public transit frequently and/or want to be entitled to the reduced fare. This reloadable card can contain one or more transit passes (a maximum of 4 separate passes).
Standard OPUS card
Choose the OPUS card when you use public transit frequently and/or want to be entitled to the reduced fare. This reloadable card can contain one or more transit passes (a maximum of 4 separate passes).
Types of passes available:
Single, multi-pass and monthly. See exceptions.
Reduced rate:
If you are eligible, this card gives you access to reduced rates (youth, student or 65+). An OPUS card with photo is required.
Validity:
It can be used on all networks (exo, RTL, STL, STM as well as REM when it is activated).
Tip:
To find out which passes are loaded on your card and the number of passes remaining, download the Chrono mobile application and use the card reader functionality.
OPUS card for All AB, ABC and ABCD modes or Bus Out-of-Territory
Due to technical constraints, it is not possible to load single and multi-passenger passes for all AB, ABC and ABCD modes, and Out-of-Territory Bus on the standard OPUS card. A specially identified OPUS card is required.
OPUS card for All AB, ABC and ABCD modes or Bus Out-of-Territory
Due to technical constraints, it is not possible to load single and multi-passenger passes for all AB, ABC and ABCD modes, and Out-of-Territory Bus on the standard OPUS card. A specially identified OPUS card is required.
Types of passes available
Select single, multi-pass and monthly passes. See the complete list.
Reduced fare
For eligible customers, this card gives access to reduced fares (youth, student and 65+).
Validity
It can be used on all networks (exo, RTL, STL, STM as well as REM when it is activated).
Tip
To find out which passes are loaded on your card and the number of remaining passes, download the Chrono mobile app and use the card reader functionality.
Learn more about the occasional smart card
Occasional smart card
Choose the occasional smart card if you don't travel much by public transit and don't want to buy an OPUS card. This non-reloadable card can hold a single pass.
Occasional smart card
Choose the occasional smart card if you don't travel much by public transit and don't want to buy an OPUS card. This non-reloadable card can hold a single pass.
Types of passes available
Single and multi-pass
Reduced fare passes
It is not possible to load reduced fare passes onto an occasional smart card.
Validity
It can be used on all networks (exo, RTL, STL, STM as well as REM when it is activated).
Tip
To find out which passes are loaded on your card and the number of remaining passes, download the Chrono mobile app and use the card reader functionality.
Magnetic card
Magnetic card
Use the magnetic card for a single trip in Zone A (Greater Montreal). This disposable card is for one-time use only.
Magnetic card
Use the magnetic card for a single trip in Zone A (Greater Montreal). This disposable card is for one-time use only.
Types of passes available
Single (All modes A – 1 pass)
Reduced fare passes
It is not possible to load reduced fare passes onto a magnetic card.
Validity
It can be used on the STM network (bus and metro) and the REM in zone A, as well as for connections only on the commuter train network (travel in zone A only).
Check the comparison chart to see which pass cards are available.
Good to know
Single and multi-pass tickets for all modes AB, ABC and ABCD, and Out-of-Territory Bus cannot be loaded on a standard OPUS card.
You have two options:
- Load your passes onto occasional smart cards (regular fare only); or
- Go to a metropolitan ticket office, an STM Client Centre or an Exo sales and service outlet point of sale and service to obtain a new free OPUS card* to purchase these transit passes.
*This new OPUS card will be given to you free of charge upon presentation of a first valid OPUS card registered in your name. It will also allow you to reload a monthly pass for All AB, ABC, ABCD modes or Bus Out-of-Territory, depending on your needs. If you do not already have an OPUS card, the issue fee for a standard OPUS card will be applied.
Ask your transportation agency for information on how to obtain this OPUS card.
Frequently asked questions
Points of sale and customer service
There are more than a hundred points of sale in Greater Montréal. Inquire about passes before travelling, as some are not available everywhere.
Use our points of sale locator to find a point of sale near you.
Consult the Contact us page to contact your transit agency’s customer service department.
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