Introduction
Purchasing your transit passes using the Commuter Transit Card is made even easier when you use your transit agency's online purchase options. Before purchasing your transit passes, Enroll in the Commuter Transit Card.
Purchase Passes on a CharlieCard
CharlieCards can be purchased in person at a transit station or online. For the most flexible option, online purchasing is recommended.
1. Visit https://www.mbta.com/ to learn about fares and transit schedules. Then choose Fares from the top menu and click Add Value to CharlieCard to purchase your passes.
2. If you already have a CharlieCard, click Reload Your CharlieCard from the left navigation menu, then click Add Stored Value or Add a Monthly Pass to add the desired value or passes to your CharlieCard.
3. To purchase your CharlieCard online, click Charlie: Buy it Online from the left navigation menu, then click the applicable link to purchase monthly passes for your preferred transit mode. Be sure to make note of the date by which you need to purchase a monthly pass to obtain it for the following month.
If you'd prefer to purchase a CharlieCard in person, click the link at the top of the page to see the list of participating locations.
4. Choose the desired pass option and click Buy Now.
5. Click Buy Now next to the delivery option. Then click Checkout.
6. If you already have an account, log in. Otherwise, click the link to sing up for a Charlie Ticket account.
7. After creating an account or signing in, validate your shipping and billing address information. Enter your Commuter Transit Card details as your payment method. Then click Submit Order. If you elected the Commuter Transit Card option, follow the instructions in this article to find your card details.
Note
You will need to enter your company's billing address details, which can be found in your Commute Hub on the Commuter Card page.
