How does UBC Compass Card work?

How does UBC Compass Card work?

Once you have received your UBCcard, you be able to use your student ID number (located on your card) to receive a U-Pass. Eligible UBC students can load their U-Pass onto a Compass Card. The U-Pass provides unlimited bus, SeaBus, SkyTrain and Canada Line transit services within Metro Vancouver.

How do I put money on my UBC card?

How do I add money to my Student UBCcard?

1. Login to the Pay for Print web page using your CWL .
2. Click on the Student Deposit link from the top menu.
3. The Student Deposit page will again request authentication, but will this time is asking for your Student CWL Username and Password.

What is stored value on Compass Card?

Stored Value means the electronic equivalent of cash stored on a Compass Card, excluding Deposit. Tap In means the presentation and recognition of a Compass Card at a Card Reader as a valid form of fare payment to enter into a Fare Paid Zone as required in the Transit Tariff.

How long does it take for Compass card to load?

When purchased online or via the phone, it can take up to two hours for your pass or Stored Value to be available for use on your Compass Card.

How do I add a compass card to my wallet?

How to add a transit card on your iPhone

1. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
2. Tap the Add button .
3. Tap Transit Card to add a new transit card or tap Previous Card to add a transit card you previously added to the Wallet app.
4. Choose a transit card from the list, or search by location or card name.
5. Tap Continue.

Where is UBC card accepted?

You can use your card and receive a 5% discount at all UBC Food Services locations, with the exception of Gage Mini-Mart, Hubbard’s, Magda’s, Catering by Wescadia and Campus Partners where full retail pricing applies. You can use your card at the UBC Bookstore and at participating campus partners.

What is the UBC card?

UBCcard is the official identification card of the University of British Columbia. Your UBCcard is used to access services and facilities at UBC, including UBC Library and UBC Food Services.

Are Compass cards cheaper?

Adult fares paid using Compass Cards are discounted compared to those paid for with a single-use ticket, and the other big advantage is being able to register the card online and auto-load more credit without visiting a machine or service desk.

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How long is Compass Card good for?

90 minutes
With a Compass Ticket you can transfer between bus, SeaBus, HandyDART, and SkyTrain services as many times as you need in the number of zones purchased for up to 90 minutes. Compass Tickets are valid from the time of purchase until 4 a.m. the next day regardless of use. Your fare must cover all the zones of your trip.

How do I load my U-Pass onto a compass card?

Eligible UBC students can load their U-Pass onto a Compass Card. The U-Pass provides unlimited bus, SeaBus, SkyTrain and Canada Line transit services within Metro Vancouver. Students should first obtain a Compass Card (they’re available on campus at the UBC Bookstore) and then link it to their U-Pass online at upassbc.translink.ca.

How long does it take for my U-Pass BC to load?

It can take up to 24 hours for your U-Pass BC to load on to your Compass Card. Be sure to log in and request your benefit well in advance of the start to each month. Don’t get stuck without a transit pass.

How do I request a U-Pass BC benefit?

Steps to request your monthly pass: 1 Visit upassbc.translink.ca (link is external) 2 Select UBC as your Post-Secondary Institution 3 Enter your CWL login and password when redirected to UBC 4 Link your Compass Card if prompted, request your U-Pass BC benefit 5 Allow up to 24 hours for activation

How do I get Started with a compass card?

Once you purchase a Compass Card, link your card to your U-Pass BC account, check your eligibility, and load your U-Pass BC each month. To get started, select your school and sign in. Don’t forget to visit compasscard.ca to take advantage of card registration.