What is the limit on ORCA card?


What is the limit on ORCA card? The maximum amount of E-purse value that may be held on an ORCA Card at any time is $400. E-purse value on an ORCA Card is deducted to cover the applicable fare of a trip less any transfer value (except on Washington State Ferries where no transfer value is recognized).


What does ORCA stand for in ORCA card?

The ORCA card (standing for One Regional Card for All) is a contactless, stored-value smart card system for public transit in the Puget Sound region of Washington, United States.


Can I use ORCA card on Washington state ferry?

If you ride the Washington State Ferries, you can load a WSF monthly pass on your ORCA card, creating your own Ship to Shore pass, or use your E-purse to pay for individual ferry rides (walk-on fare only).


Do you tap on and off ORCA?

Tap on. When you reach your destination, make sure you tap off and listen for the two beeps. On buses, tap the reader by the driver when you board. On the T Line, tap your ORCA card on the yellow card reader before you board. No need to tap off a ride on the bus or the T Line.


Are Seattle buses still free?

Sound Transit requires fares on all buses and trains, except for youth 18 and under. Use your ORCA card or the Transit GO Ticket app for touch-free payment.


Can I use my Orca card on my phone?

The myORCA app works together with the ORCA card so you can manage your card from anywhere 24/7, add funds and passes in real-time and optimize your payment experience.


Can I use ORCA card on light rail Seattle?

ORCA Multifamily Development Passport expand_more This pass gives residents comprehensive access to transit services in the Puget Sound Region, including local and express bus service, Link light rail, Sounder commuter rail, Seattle Center Monorail, Seattle Streetcar, and King County Water Taxi.


Can my wife use my Orca card?

In the new system, each rider will need their own ORCA card to ride and pay their fare. Because the system stores value in your account rather than on the card itself, a single card cannot be used to pay for multiple riders.


Does Amazon give ORCA cards?

Amazon offers Seattle employees a free, unlimited ORCA transit pass which covers all trips on multiple county local transit services (King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit). For those who drive, $160 per month of parking expenses can be reimbursed.


Can I add my ORCA card to Apple wallet?

The system currently does not accept mobile payments like Apple Pay. ORCA integration with such systems won't come until 2023. You still need a physical card to pay your fare. Regarding sign-in issues with the app, could you please email us at [email protected]?


How to get a free ORCA card in Seattle?

Seattle Housing Authority residents may request a free ORCA card by emailing [email protected] or calling (206) 615-3551.