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Third-party administrators (TPA) can now offer employees Chicago Card Plus through the Transit Benefit Fare Program.


Provides Simple Administration for TPAs

  • No need to distribute Chicago Card Plus ― each employee will get their card in the mail and can use it for up to four years.
  • Employee payroll deductions are applied directly to their Chicago Card Plus accounts.
  • Online administration allows employers and TPAs to post employee deductions to Chicago Card Plus accounts quickly and easily. more details
  • Chicago Card Plus requires no monthly paper forms after initial enrollment.


Provides Flexibility for Employees

  • Reloading value to an account can be done through a pre-tax payroll deduction and/or a credit card.
  • The balance in each account is protected from theft and loss.
  • Touch-and-go technology allows for quicker boarding.
  • Account management features allow card owners to track expenses, view transactions and much more.

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For employees who request RTA FareChecks or CTA Transit Cards, the current ordering procedures will remain in effect.




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