How do I know when my Charlie Card expires?
When do CharlieCards 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.
How do I renew my senior Charlie Card?
You can renew your Charlie Card by phone. Call 617-222-3200.
Can you refill Charlie Card online?
Forget Standing in Line—Reload Your CharlieCard Online. Thanks to our new online services, reloading your CharlieCard is easy. Take it out of your wallet and get ready to add a pass and/or up to $50 in stored value.
Why is my Charlie Card not working?
If your card stops working, it may be either damaged or defective. You can call our customer service center at 877.924. 3967 and request a replacement card.
How much is a senior Charlie Card?
In addition, seniors can purchase a monthly pass, (good for unlimited travel on local buses and subways), for $30. No discounts apply to express bus passes, commuter rail passes, or boat passes.
Why is it called a Charlie Card?
It is named after a fictional character in the folk song “M.T.A.”, often called “Charlie on the MTA”, which concerns a man forever trapped on the Boston subway system – then known as the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) – because he cannot pay the 5-cent surcharge required to leave the train.
How much does a Charlie Card cost?
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. The Purple Line, also known as the Commuter Rail, is a separate line and the cost is not covered by the Charlie Card or paper tickets.
What to do if your MBTA Charlie Card is expired?
The type of MBTA pass you use depends on which modes you take and how often you take them. Been a While Since You’ve Taken the T? Check the expiration date on your CharlieCard. If your card is expired, you may be able to transfer the balance to a new card.
Who is eligible for reduced fares on the MBTA?
People 65 and older are eligible for reduced MBTA fares with a Senior CharlieCard. These cards are valid for 8 years. Eligible riders can now apply for a new Senior CharlieCard online. If you need to replace a lost, stolen, or expired Senior CharlieCard, please contact Customer Support at 617-222-3200.
Where can I check the expiration date on my Charlie Card?
CharlieCard users can check the expiration date on their card at any of the T’s hundreds of fare vending machines throughout the system. If necessary, customers can pick up a new card, free of charge, before the end of the month.
Where do I go to get a new Charlie Card?
Visit the CharlieCard Store in Downtown Crossing. Or, mail your expired card to the MBTA Revenue Department—you’ll receive your new CharlieCard in 7 – 10 business days. Note: To transfer any remaining balance on an expired Youth Pass CharlieCard to a new one, cardholders must bring both their expired and new card with them to the CharlieCard Store.