How to get and use the Presto card for all Toronto-area transit.
Action checklist
Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.
1Buy Presto at Shoppers Drug Mart or any subway station ($6 one-time fee)
2Load a monthly pass or credit — auto-reload is highly recommended
3Apple Pay and Google Pay work as Presto on TTC subway gates since 2023
4Presto works on TTC, GO Transit, and all GTA regional buses
City context: Toronto
These steps are tailored for newcomers in Toronto. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.