WHAT IS THE TRANSITCHEK CARD?

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1 TransitChek Card User s Guide WHAT IS THE TRANSITCHEK CARD? The TransitChek Card, a prepaid Visa card, is the first anonymous prepaid card designed specifically for commuter benefits. The Card allows you to use your tax-free benefit to purchase your transit tickets or passes for subway, bus, train and/or ferry service, or to add value to your transit smart card wherever Visa debit cards are accepted including at ticket vending machines, station windows and on the web. The Card is NOT a transit pass or ticket.it is intended be used to purchase one month s worth of commuting expense. To learn more about the available features and uses of the Card, please use this handy reference guide. Using the Card Use the Card to buy transit tickets and passes or to load value onto your transit smart card wherever Visa debit cards are accepted including at ticket vending machines, station windows and on the web. The Card can be used at locations that ONLY sell transit tickets and passes. Metra accepts the Card for the purchase of their fare cards. MANAGING YOUR CARD ONLINE Setting Up Your Account Log onto Click On Create a Cardholder Account. Create Cardholder Account

2 pg 2 Complete the online registration form. Enter your full address. Do not use abbreviations. You will receive an to confirm your registration.you must respond to this to activate your account. Your online account can be accessed any time thereafter by entering your and password.

3 pg 3 Checking Card Balances To view balances and activity, enter the Card number under the Card Activity tab. Click Submit. Transferring Funds To transfer funds from one TransitChek Card to another TransitChek Card, click on the Transfer tab. (Each TransitChek Card can hold up to $500). Enter the number of the TransitChek Card you would like to transfer funds from. (All funds on your Card will be transferred).

4 pg 4 Enter the Card s expiration date. Enter the Card s CVV2 code (the last three digits of the number on the back of the Card). Enter the number of the TransitChek Card you would like to transfer funds to Click Submit to confirm transfer. Adding Value to Your Ca rd To add value from a personal credit or debit card, click on the Add Value tab. Enter your TransitChek Card number and click Submit to get started. Enter the amount to be added. (Each TransitChek Card can hold up to $500. You can add value to a single TransitChek Card up to 3 times). Choose the payment card type. Enter your credit/debit card number. Enter the card s expiration date. Enter the card s CVV2 code (the last three digits of the number on the back of most cards), and click Continue. Click Submit to confirm payment to your TransitChek Card. Call Toll F ree! You may also transfer funds or add value by calling: CHEK (2435). Replacing Lost or Damaged Cards Only Cards that you have added value to from a personal credit or debit card (and not another TransitChek Card) can be replaced if lost. To report a card lost visit our website at: and click on the lost card tab.

5 pg 5 Damaged Cards will need to be returned along with a completed TransitChek Card Certification form. Download the form at and send to: TransitCenter, Inc. TransitChek Prepaid Card, Cardholder Services 1065 Avenue of the Americas, 16th Floor NewYork, NY FOR METRA COMMUTERS Ticket Vending M achines Follow onscreen instructions. Choose credit card and follow instructions for the payment process. Take your monthly pass or ticket and keep your receipt. For refunds, keep your Card until the rail ticket expires. Note: Not all commuter rail tickets are refundable. Refunds are made to the Card used for payment.