OC Transpo now accepting debit card

OTTAWA – You can now tap your Interac Debit card on any fare gate or bus to ride transit.

“The introduction of Interac Debit to the existing O-Payment options makes it even easier to take OC Transpo,” OC Transpo staff released in a statement today (May 28. “You can ride as much as you want all day. With daily and monthly fare capping, you will never be charged more than the price of a DayPass ($11.75) or monthly pass ($128.75). Once you hit the cap, you ride for free.”

Interac Debit on O-Payment will charge an adult fare ($3.80). If you qualify for a discounted fare, consider using one of the many other fare payment options available to you.

When paying with your debit card, remember to tap your card or mobile wallet on your smartphone and not your physical wallet to avoid accidental charges on other cards.

“Millions of people use Interac Debit cards every day. Some people may not have a credit card, and casual riders may not have a Presto card,” Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said. “Adding Interac Debit provides our residents with a convenient choice for everyday purchases like riding OC Transpo.”

Interac Debit is just one of the many ways available to pay your fare. You can also use your credit card, Presto card, DayPass or cash. O-Payment is not accepted on Societé de Transport de l’Outaouais (STO). If you transfer to STO, Presto is still your best option.  

You can learn more about O-Payment at octranspo.com. You can also log into your O-Payment account to check your trip history or download a receipt.