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Activate Your MSA Presto Voucher to Set Up Your Bus Pass

Once you’ve registered for classes, you should receive your MSA Presto Bus Pass Voucher to your Mohawk College student email. You can then add your voucher to your Presto account.

Click one of the buttons below to get started.

Digital Presto Card Physical Presto Card I need a Presto Card

Physical Presto Card

I have a Presto Card

Follow the steps below to activate your MSA Presto Voucher:

  1. Visit Presto.ca and log into your account.
  2. Click ‘Redeem Voucher’ on the left side of your screen.
  3. Enter your ‘Presto Voucher Code’.
  4. Tap your Presto Card on the bus within 24 hours to activate your pass and ride around the city.

Note: If you don’t tap your Presto Card within 30 days of adding your voucher, you will need to contact

 

I need a Presto Card

Follow along with the video above or follow the steps below to purchase and set up your Presto Card:

  1. Purchase a Presto Card at The MSA Service Desk on your campus or at a Presto retailer (e.g. Fortinos, Shoppers Drug Mart, Hamilton Go Centre).
  2. Visit Presto.ca and create an account.
  3. Register your Presto Card.
  4. Click ‘Redeem Voucher’ on the left side of your screen.
  5. Enter your ‘Presto Voucher Code’.
  6. Tap your Presto Card on the bus within 24 hours to activate your pass and ride around the city

Note: If you don’t tap your Presto Card within 30 days of adding your voucher code, you will need to contact Presto for support with activation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question Answer
How much does it cost to purchase a Presto Card?

You can buy a physical Presto card for $4.00 at any MSA Service Desk.

Do I have to load any funds onto my digital Presto Card? Yes, you must load at least five cents when you register your digital Presto Card on your account.
Can I redeem my MSA Presto Bus Pass Voucher to activate a digital card on the Presto app?  It is the only way to redeem your MSA Presto Bus Pass Voucher on a virtual card. If you have a virtual card, use the app. If you have a Physical card, use the website.
Will the fare type change to PS1 once the voucher is redeemed? Yes. The fair will change to reflect your student status.
Will the bus driver block my digital card if I don't present my One Card while boarding the bus? No. The bus driver can't block anything on your phone.

 

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