Yes, the catch is to pick one form of payment and stick to it for the whole month to maximize loyalty. But what form of payment doesn't matter anymore.
not valid on purchase made at PRESTO vending machines
Thank you. I didn't realize this either.
does the discount still work when tapping a credit card switching from GO to Miway or Brampton Transit?CorSter wrote: ↑ Yes, the catch is to pick one form of payment and stick to it for the whole month to maximize loyalty. But what form of payment doesn't matter anymore.
Can't even switch between mobile wallet and the physical card, as Presto sees them as different card numbers and they'll accumulate loyalty steps separately.
The GO co-fare (free ride) still works if the other transit agency also accepts contactless, which Miway, Brampton, and Oakville currently do. Should cost you exactly the same as it does on Presto.
Can't make partial payments with Presto, would need to top up to your desired balance and use it all up.the_answer wrote: ↑ does anyone know if you only have say $5 left on your presto card if you can use that up and pay balance with another credit card? or do you need to top it up to $9.25 for example in order to use it to clear off the remaining balance on presto card?
seems to make sense to just go contactless going forward if it is same discounted rate?
thanks for the info. I think I will keep using presto card for now. Too much hassle to try to get a refund anyway.CorSter wrote: ↑ The GO co-fare (free ride) still works if the other transit agency also accepts contactless, which Miway, Brampton, and Oakville currently do. Should cost you exactly the same as it does on Presto.
However, if your trip doesn't involve GO, important to keep in mind though that MiWay, Brampton, and Oakville transit charge Adult Cash Fare for contactless, on those systems it is still cheaper to pay with Presto for trips not connecting to GO.
You can load it up with exact amounts to the nearest $0.05 on the App or Fare Machine (Go Ticketing Machine, not Self Reload Machine)
you can load as little as 5 at the machines with a credit card, may even be less with coins
If you have a default trip set on your presto card, I don’t think that would be available when paying with CC.the_answer wrote: ↑does anyone know if you only have say $5 left on your presto card if you can use that up and pay balance with another credit card? or do you need to top it up to $9.25 for example in order to use it to clear off the remaining balance on presto card?
seems to make sense to just go contactless going forward if it is same discounted rate?
But is anybody reaching the required limit right now? If anything most people have reduced their travel.dpw198 wrote: ↑ Just so people are aware, by directly tapping your Amex card as opposed to using your Presto card, you lose the loyalty discount that comes with using the Presto card on each trip.
For me it’s about 30-40c but you’ll still come out ahead by using your Amex card ubtil you hit the $25 min spend.
Can register at above link with a Scotia issued Amex.jaysbaseball wrote: ↑ Would probably be helpful to include a link:
https://www.americanexpress.com/ca/en/n ... pping.html
Someone above mentioned that using the credit card to tap at a Presto reader charges the Presto rate and not the cash rate.SuperOxide wrote: ↑ Can I ask a silly question? So it seems that the $5 credit should be obtainable on UP if you use your AMEX card, not your presto card
However, there is a presto discount for UP.
One way it is 12.35 regular but 9.25 through presto.
If you tap an amex card (or mobile wallet) on the presto reader, do you get charged 12.35 or 9.25?
Thanks!
With PRESTO contactless payment, you can now tap to pay for an Adult PRESTO fare using your credit card, debit card, including in a mobile wallet on your phone or watch. Try it today!Mikliloo wrote: ↑ Someone above mentioned that using the credit card to tap at a Presto reader charges the Presto rate and not the cash rate.
I haven't tried this myself as I don't need to go to the airport. I will be testing in a few weeks, though.
I guess I *could* tap, and then cancel immediately to see what rate is being charged on my card.
Presto fare on GO and UPSuperOxide wrote: ↑ Can I ask a silly question? So it seems that the $5 credit should be obtainable on UP if you use your AMEX card, not your presto card
However, there is a presto discount for UP.
One way it is 12.35 regular but 9.25 through presto.
If you tap an amex card (or mobile wallet) on the presto reader, do you get charged 12.35 or 9.25?
Thanks!
