Can you add money to your CharlieCard online?

You can load stored value onto your CharlieCard online on the MyCharlie site. How do I reset my CharlieCard password? Call 888-844-0355 for CharlieCard Support. Hours are 7 AM – 8 PM Monday – Friday and 9 AM – 5 PM Saturday – Sunday.

Can you reload a Charlie ticket?

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. Please Note: To receive your CharlieCard purchase(s) tap your CharlieCard at a Fare Vending Machine or a subway Fare Gate after 5:00 AM tomorrow.

How do I add money to my CharlieCard on the train?

Tell the driver you need to add value to your CharlieCard. Press the white button in the upper right corner on the fare box. Tap your CharlieCard on the fare box target into the machine with the orange arrow facing up and away from you. Insert cash or coins up to your desired value.

Are Charlie cards 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.

Why is it called a CharlieCard?

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.

Can you pay for the T with cash?

Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted. Some locations also accept EBT cards. When you register for a MyCharlie account, you can add cash value and passes to your CharlieCard online.

What’s 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. CharlieCards are available at select MBTA subway stations. CharlieTicket, a paper ticket that can be loaded with subway, bus, Commuter Rail, and ferry tickets or passes.

What’s the difference between a CharlieCard and Charlie Ticket?

What does T stand for in Boston?

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (abbreviated MBTA and known colloquially as “the T”) is the public agency responsible for operating most public transportation services in Greater Boston, Massachusetts.

How old is the T in Boston?

The MBTA, or the “T,” was voted into law on August 3, 1964, becoming the first combined regional transit system in the U.S., serving 78 municipalities in the Greater Boston area.

How much does a ride on the T cost?

MBTA “T” Map To ride the T, you need to purchase a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket. These can be purchased at most subway stations at vending machines and at select convenience stores. The basic fare is $2.90 with a CharlieTicket or $2.40 if you have a Charlie Card. Kids 11 years and younger ride free!

Where can I buy a Charlie Card in Boston?

Stores throughout Greater Boston offer blank CharlieCards. You can also buy passes for any mode or load value onto your CharlieCard at these locations. Visit the CharlieCard Store in Downtown Crossing Station to buy new passes, replace a lost or damaged pass, or apply for reduced passes.

How does a CharlieCard work with a CharlieTicket?

You’ll also be able to sign up for recurring monthly pass purchases, which will be automatically deducted from your bank account and loaded onto your CharlieCard. When you purchase passes online, they will be loaded onto a new CharlieCard or CharlieTicket and sent to you in the mail each time.

How do I renew my senior Charlie Card?

To renew your Senior, Blind Access, or TAP CharlieCard, you may need to reapply. Call 617-222-3200 for more information. You can also visit the CharlieCard Store. After you apply, you’ll get a 30-day reduced fare CharlieTicket while your new pass is sent to you.

How long does it take to get a new Charlie Card?

You can also visit the CharlieCard Store. After you apply, you’ll get a 30-day reduced fare CharlieTicket while your new pass is sent to you. Or, mail your expired CharlieCard to the store, and your new card will be mailed within 7 – 10 business days. Contact your program administrator for a new card.