Where to Buy Compass Cards and Passes
Where to Buy Compass Cards
Compass Cards are widely available for a $6 refundable deposit. Compass Cards can be used for single fares, Monthly Passes, DayPasses, and Bike Parkade enrollment. Purchase at a Compass Vending Machine or at a Compass Retailer. Concession Compass Cards are available for purchase only at Compass Retailers, TransLink Customer Service Centre at Waterfront Station, online at compasscard.ca, or by telephone at 604.398.2042. For more information about Monthly Passes and DayPasses, visit our Pricing and Fare Zones page.
Buy Compass Card Online
Purchase a reloadable Compass Card online at compasscard.ca. Cards can be loaded with Stored Value, or with prepaid passes.
Compass Vending Machines (CVMs)
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located in all SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express stations, select London Drugs stores
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accepts cash, debit, and credit cards
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Concession Cards not available in CVMs
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$6 refundable deposit required with purchase
Compass cards can be purchased and reloaded online, at CVMs, or in person at our TransLink Customer Service Centre at Waterfront Station. Both Adult and Concession Compass cards can be purchased at Compass Retailers, including cards preloaded with $10, however cards cannot be reloaded at Compass Retailers.
Waterfront Station
Compass Cards can be purchased at the TransLink Customer Service Centre at Waterfront Station.
Tsawwassen and Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminals
Pre-loaded Compass Cards and Compass DayPasses are available on major BC Ferries routes. Compass DayPasses are also available on these routes.
Compass Retailers
 *Adult & Concession Compass Cards |
 *Adult Compass Cards only (concession cards available at London Drugs Customer Service) |
 *Adult Compass Cards only |
Search for the nearest location by viewing the map in fullscreen mode on Google My Maps.
Where to Buy Compass Cards (Text-Only)
View the text-only list of Compass retailers.
Concession Fares
Concession cards can be purchased online.
Concession cards are eligible for HandyCard holders, seniors 65 years and older and youth 13 to 18 years with valid photo identification proving age, and children 5 to 12 years.
Children 12 and under ride free when accompanied by a passenger possessing Proof of Payment (maximum of 4 children per passenger).
Compass Wristbands and Wearables
Wearable Compass Wristbands and Minis, are only available for purchase at the TransLink Customer Service Centre at Waterfront Station. A $6 refundable deposit applies.
More information on Compass Wearables can be found on our Compass Card page.
Compass Tickets
Single-use Compass Tickets and DayPasses can be purchased by cash, debit, or credit card at any Compass Vending Machine (CVM) located in all SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express stations. Tickets and DayPasses purchased from CVMs must be used on the day of travel and will expire at 4 a.m. the next day. DayPass tickets for immediate use or for future use can also be purchased at Compass Retailers.
Tip: If you are buying one single adult ticket, you can save time and go paperless by tapping your contactless debit, credit card, or mobile wallet right at the SkyTrain fare gate or bus and West Coast Express card reader to ride. To learn more, please visit Pricing and Fare Zones page.
Bulk Tickets for Group Travel
If you're buying large quantities of tickets, you may be eligible for the stored value rate. For more information on how to purchase tickets in bulk, visit our Group Travel section on the Compass Card page.
Refund Policy
Need a refund? Here's our refund policy.