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How do I manage my Ventra Transit Account?

How do I manage my Ventra Transit Account? After registering your Ventra Card, you can manage your account , view transit balances and add transit value and passes online at ventrachicago.com using a computer, smartphone or tablet. Just cli

Can I set up autoload on my Ventra Card?

Can I set up autoload on my Ventra Card? Yes! When you register your Ventra Card, you can set it and forget it by setting up transit value or passes to autoload every month. Learn more about your autoload options. Autoload a pass: Log in to your Ventra Transit Account and s

What dollar amount can I add to my Ventra Transit Account?

What dollar amount can I add to my Ventra Transit Account? You can add up to $100 per transaction to your Ventra Card, up to a maximum $300 value limit. Minimum load values apply, depending on where you add value: Online at ventrachicago.com &

I have passes and transit value on my Ventra Card. Which is used first?

I have passes and transit value on my Ventra Card. Which is used first? Passes will be used on your Ventra Card before transit value. Period passes are used in order of shortest to longest. Learn more here. Please note: Ventra Cards can be passed back up to six times. If you ha

How do I check my balance at a vending machine?

How do I check my balance at a vending machine? You can check the balance on your Ventra Card by simply touching your Card to the circular card reader on any Ventra Vending Machine. Learn how to check your balance at a Vending Machine. Managing Your Transit Account

My Ventra Card shows a negative balance. What should I do?

My Ventra Card shows a negative balance. What should I do? Please contact Ventra Customer Service. Click here to learn how. Managing Your Transit Account

Can I pay for more than one person with the same Ventra Card?

Can I pay for more than one person with the same Ventra Card? With Ventra, you can pay for up to six additional riders traveling with you. The first tap will utilize value from a pass (if you have one). Any subsequent taps will deduct from transit value only, so be sure to have enough tr

How do I order a replacement Ventra Card?

How do I order a replacement Ventra Card? Call 1.877.NOW.VENTRA (1.877.669.8368) or click here (log in, click “customer service”, then select “replace your card”), if your Ventra Card is registere

What happens if my Ventra Card is lost, stolen or damaged?

What happens if my Ventra Card is lost, stolen or damaged? If you have a registered Ventra Card, you can request a replacement Card be mailed to you right here! Doing so will deactivate the Card so that your balance is protected. The balance from your old Card will be transferred to your new

Do I need to activate my Ventra Card?

Do I need to activate my Ventra Card? Ventra Cards purchased at a vending machine, a retailer or in the Ventra app are already activated and can be used right away. However, if you received your Ventra Card in the mail, you must activate it before using it to pay for t

How do I activate my new Ventra Card?

How do I activate my new Ventra Card? Click here for our step-by-step guide to activating your Card so you can ride CTA and Pace. Please note: If your Ventra Card arrived by mail, you will need to first activate it before riding CTA and Pace. Activating Your Ventr

How do I get my access code?

How do I get my access code? To find your access code: Log in to your account with your username and password. Log in , or Don’t know your username/password ? Then, click “Account Settings” to find your access code. You only nee