Compass Card

• TransLink marks 75th anniversary of trolley buses with new limited edition Compass keychain

  The mini-trolleys are tiny bus models that function like a Compass card to tap in and out of SkyTrain, SeaBus or bus service in the region.

  Canada

  Aug 15
  
• TransLink to sell limited edition DC superhero Compass cards on Friday

  TransLink is releasing a limited batch of DC-branded compass cards featuring four popular superheroes: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the Flash.

  Canada

  Jun 15
  
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• Vancouver TransLink customers can now tap debit cards to pay for rides

  Previously, TransLink customers were able to tap credit cards, along with Compass cards and readers but now debit cards will also be an option for those using Vancouver transit.

  Canada

  Jan 11
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• TransLink’s new Compass mini-train causes long lineups at Vancouver’s Waterfront Station

  By 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, more than 500 people were queued up to get the new limited edition, collectible mini-train TransLink Compass pass inside Waterfront Station.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
• TransLink releases limited number of new ‘Compass mini-trains’

  TransLink's limited offer of mini-trains involves tiny model SkyTrains that can be loaded like a regular Compass card and used to tap for payment on the SkyTrain, SeaBus or bus.

  Consumer

  Dec 13, 2022
• TransLink investigates ‘suspicious network activity’ affecting online payment options

  Customers couldn't use credit or debit cards at Compass Card vending machines or tap them at fare gates.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2020
• Long lines for TransLink’s keychain Compass cards, but don’t expect Compass app soon

  By 10:30 a.m., there were already multiple people selling the new fare cards on Craigslist for between $40 and $50. 

  Dec 6, 2019
• Hate digging out your Compass card to tap in? Meet Compass mini

  Compass Mini looks like a regular Compass card, but is smaller and can be clipped on to a keychain or backpack, and works the same way as the traditional card.

  Dec 5, 2019
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• Pilot project expands use of Compass Cards to include car share and bike share

  TransLink is testing a new pilot program that could offer commuters more transportation options.

  Oct 24, 2019
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• Transit police won’t cancel Calgary man’s fine for following friend through Compass gates after card failed

  He paid for a Compass ticket and tapped it twice, and the gates wouldn't open - so he followed his friend through. Now he faces a $173 ticket.

  News

  May 4, 2019