New to PRESTO
Welcome to PRESTO. Say hello to more ways to tap on to transit with your PRESTO card, PRESTO contactless, PRESTO E-Tickets and PRESTO Ticket. Available on participating transit agencies throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and Ottawa.
Say hello to all things PRESTO
We met in a previous life. But in this one we’re way cooler. Let us reintroduce ourselves with all things PRESTO, now available in the region.
PRESTO Card
Same outside. Totally different inside. Buy a card, load it, and set your fare type. Then create a My PRESTO Account to add your card and access great benefits – including PRESTO Perks.
PRESTO Contactless
Waaaay more ways to pay. Tapping on and off just got better, easier and convenient-er. Pay for transit with your credit card, debit card or mobile wallet. Now piloting on the UP Express.
PRESTO E-Tickets
Simply buy and activate your PRESTO E-Ticket on the PRESTO E-Ticket App or website, to pay for your transit trip. Now available for Durham Region Transit (DRT), Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) and Oakville Transit customers.
PRESTO Ticket
A PRESTO Ticket is a limited-use paper PRESTO card that can be used to pay your fare. If you’re an occasional adult TTC rider or just visiting Toronto, a PRESTO Ticket may be perfect for you. Only available on the TTC.
Comparing PRESTO Apps to Download
When you head to the app store you may notice we have two PRESTO apps to choose from. Choose the right PRESTO app for you.
The official PRESTO app
Say hey to loading your card and checking your balance in an instant with the not-so-new but super improved PRESTO app! Set up with or without a PRESTO Account.
Available for all PRESTO users.
PRESTO E-Tickets app
Simply buy and activate your PRESTO E-Ticket on the PRESTO E-Ticket App, to pay for your transit trip. Set up using a brand-new PRESTO Account.
Now available for Durham Region Transit (DRT), Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) and Oakville Transit customers, with more transit agencies coming soon.
Find the PRESTO Product That’s Right for You
Whether you’re a frequent or occasional rider, qualify for a discounted fare type, or travelling within Toronto or beyond, this chart will help you decide which PRESTO product is right for you.
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PRESTO E-Tickets |
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Fares and Pricing |
PRESTO Fare Discount off standard fare Including child, student, adult and senior fare type. Additional discounts available when travelling between two participating transit agencies using co-fares. |
PRESTO Fare Discount off adult fare
Regular Fare, the same as cash or tickets |
PRESTO Fare Discount off standard fare Fare type varies by transit agency. Plus, 2-hour free transfer between participating transit agencies. |
Adult fare type only. |
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Payment options |
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Ability to tap phone to pay |
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Ticket Types & Passes |
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Manage with a PRESTO Account |
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Where to buy and load |
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The Bottom Line |
A PRESTO card is still the best way for most people taking transit to travel in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, and Ottawa. |
PRESTO contactless is the easiest way to pay on Brampton Transit, GO Transit, MiWay, Oakville Transit and the UP Express. |
A PRESTO E-Ticket is ideal for occasional transit riders in Hamilton and Durham Region. |
A PRESTO Ticket is a good choice for visitors in Toronto travelling on the TTC |
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Participating Transit Agencies |
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| PRESTO Card | |
| PRESTO Contactless Payment | |
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Frequent Transit Riders |
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| PRESTO Card |
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| PRESTO Contactless Payment |
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| PRESTO E-Ticket |
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| PRESTO Ticket |
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Occasional Transit Riders |
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| PRESTO Card |
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| PRESTO Contactless Payment |
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| PRESTO E-Ticket |
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| PRESTO Ticket |
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Fares and Pricing |
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| PRESTO Card |
PRESTO Fare Discount off standard fare
Including child, student, adult and senior fare type. Additional discounts available when travelling between two participating transit agencies using co-fares. |
| PRESTO Contactless Payment |
PRESTO Fare Discount off adult fare Regular Fare, the same as cash or tickets |
| PRESTO E-Ticket |
PRESTO Fare Discount off standard fare Fare type varies by transit agency. Plus, 2-hour free transfer between participating transit agencies. |
| PRESTO Ticket |
Adult fare type only. |
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Payment options |
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| PRESTO Card |
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| PRESTO Contactless Payment |
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| PRESTO E-Ticket |
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| PRESTO Ticket |
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Ability to tap phone to pay |
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| PRESTO Card |
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| PRESTO Contactless Payment |
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| PRESTO E-Ticket |
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| PRESTO Ticket |
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Ticket Types & Passes |
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| PRESTO Card |
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| PRESTO Contactless Payment |
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| PRESTO E-Ticket |
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| PRESTO Ticket |
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Manage with a PRESTO Account |
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| PRESTO Card |
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| PRESTO Contactless Payment |
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| PRESTO E-Ticket |
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Where to buy and load |
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| PRESTO Card |
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| PRESTO Contactless Payment |
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| PRESTO E-Ticket |
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The Bottom Line |
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| PRESTO Card |
A PRESTO card is still the best way for most people taking transit to travel in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, and Ottawa. |
| PRESTO Contactless Payment |
PRESTO contactless is the easiest way to pay on the UP Express. |
| PRESTO E-Ticket |
A PRESTO E-Ticket is ideal for occasional transit riders in Hamilton and Durham Region. |
| PRESTO Ticket |
A PRESTO Ticket is a good choice for visitors in Toronto travelling on the TTC |
Enjoy More Discounts with PRESTO Perks
PRESTO even offers discounts to some of your favourite places! Find out how and where you can show your PRESTO card to get discounts on some of Toronto's top attractions. Please note: Attraction opening days and operating hours are subject to change throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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