You Can Now Tap Your Phone Or Credit Card On Some PRESTO Readers Starting Today

Things just got a whole lot more convenient for UP commuters.
Some PRESTO Readers Will Now Let You Tap Your Phone Or Credit Card
Metrolinx
Contributing Writer

Metrolinx announced on Thursday that customers can now tap their credit card or phone to pay for their fare on some PRESTO machines.

The pilot program, which began on March 11, allows commuters to tap with a Visa, Mastercard and American Express card. 

Editor's Choice: Prince William Is Defending The Royals By Saying They’re ‘Not A Racist Family’

Anyone who wishes to pay with their phone or watch will need to install Google Pay or Apple Pay.

Currently, the pilot is only being tested on the UP Express line. 

PRESTO reportedly plans to expand its open payment devices to other transit agencies in a "phased manner."

From Your Site Articles
TorontoCanadaNewsNews
  • Patrick John Gilson

    Contributing Writer

    Patrick John Gilson (he/him) is a Contributing Writer with Narcity Media. He is a pro at ensuring his content is both exciting and tailored to millennials. He specializes in breaking news and investigative stories that require him to be on scene— something he enjoys and thrives in.

These are Canada's best credit cards for 2026, from cash back to travel rewards

From premium perks like airport lounge access to cash back on everyday buys, here are the winners in every category. 👇

I'm a newcomer to Toronto and this is what locals get wrong about the TTC

Here's why Torontonians don't know how good they have it. 👇

9 things I did to save serious money as a Toronto newcomer trying not to break the bank

From local hacks to newcomer perks!💸

Toronto vs. Vancouver transit: Here's my brutally honest opinion on which is worst

And yeah — we're taking the coolest-looking subway tiles into account. 👀

Ontario has a chain of 11 emerald islands with sapphire waters and dreamy sand beaches

It just reopened for the season.

I tested out the most Canadian chips and ranked them from best to worst

It's time to settle the dispute, once and for all.

This boardwalk trail near Toronto winds through a forest to a rare cobble beach

Get your hiking boots ready!

This beautiful Ontario town is a cherry blossom dreamland with European vibes

Time for a spring road trip! 🌸

I stayed in Canada's 'most livable city' and here's what life there is actually like

Does it live up to its title?👑

The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is paying out soon and you can get up to $717

This is a one-time top-up before it replaces the GST/HST credit.

If you're visiting Ottawa skip these 7 popular spots (and go to my hidden gems instead)

Not everything in Ottawa is worth the hype 👀

Canada's 'warmest' saltwater beach is a 2 hr flight from Toronto and it’s a silky sand oasis

You don't need to leave the country for a beach getaway.

Lutnick criticizes Canada's trade strategy

'They suck': Lutnick criticizes Canada's trade strategy