How much money can I put on a CharlieCard?
You can add a monthly pass or up to $50 in stored value (per transaction) to your existing CharlieCard, valid for use on subway, bus, and Silver Line buses.
How do I renew my MBTA Senior ID?
On the MBTA’s website, they say that you have 3 options for replacing an expired Senior Charlie Card: call customer support, visit the Charlie Card store, or mail in your card.
What is the difference between a CharlieCard and a Charlie ticket?
CharlieCards are reusable cards that can be loaded with cash value or passes to pay bus and subway fares. CharlieTicket, a paper ticket that can be loaded with subway, bus, Commuter Rail, and ferry tickets or passes.
Why is it called a CharlieCard?
History. The CharlieCard is named after the lead character in the 1948 protest folk music song, “M.T.A.”. The song was written to protest a fare increase in the form of an extra five cent exit fare for longer rides and was later made popular by the Kingston Trio in 1959. CharlieCards are not accepted on THE RIDE.
Does CharlieCard expire?
CharlieCards last for years, but they do eventually expire. The expiration date of your card should be printed in the lower right-hand corner, across from the serial number. If no expiration date is printed on your card, you can look it up using a fare vending machine.
Are Charlie cards free?
Blank CharlieCard is free and available from MBTA agent or from CharlieCard store (Downtown Crossing). CharlieCard can be loaded at any fare machine using bank card or cash. (Note that fare machines give dollar coins as change and no bills.)
Is my Charlie card expired?
Is Charlie card free?
With the Charlie Card, each ride is just $2.25. The fare includes a free transfer to the buses. Charlie Cards can be picked up at the Downtown Crossing MBTA and can be reloaded.
Does Charlie card expire?
Do Charlie Card funds expire?
What do I do with expired Charlie cards?
Riders can mail expired cards to the MBTA Revenue Department and receive a new one by mail that will have the same cash value.
