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.
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OPUS cards
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).
OPUS cards
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:
Select single, multi-pass, short-term and monthly fares. See exceptions.
Reduced rate:
If you are eligible, this card allows you to purchase reduced transit fares: a photo OPUS card is required.
Validity:
It can be used on all networks (exo, RTL, STL, STM, REM).
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.
Designated All Modes AB, ABC, ABCD and Out-of—Territory Bus OPUS cards
Due to technical constraints, it is not possible to load single and short-term fares for All Modes AB, ABC and ABCD, and Out-of-Territory Bus on the standard OPUS card. A specially identified OPUS card is required.
Designated All Modes AB, ABC, ABCD and Out-of—Territory Bus OPUS cards
Due to technical constraints, it is not possible to load single and short-term fares for All Modes AB, ABC and ABCD, 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, short-term and monthly passes. See the complete list.
Reduced fare
If you are eligible, this card allows you to purchase reduced transit fares: an photo OPUS card is required.
Validity
It can be used on all networks (exo, RTL, STL, STM , REM).
Tip
To find out which passes are loaded on your card and the number of remaining passes, download the Chrono mobile app and use ”Read and Reload OPUS” 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, multi-pass and short-term passes (exception: the Hebdo, Tous modes A pass can only be purchased on an OPUS card).
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 , REM).
Tip
To find out which passes are loaded on your card and the number of remaining passes, download the Chrono mobile app and use ”Read and Reload OPUS” 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
1-trip, All Modes A
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).
Good to know
Single, multi-pass and short-term passes for All Modes AB, ABC,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 or a STM or an exo point of service to obtain a designated OPUS card for All Modes AB, ABC, ABCD and Out-of-Territory Bus fares.*
*This OPUS card will be given to you free of charge upon presentation of a valid OPUS card registered in your name. Otherwise, issue fees will apply.
Ask your local transit agency for information on how to obtain this OPUS card.
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