Individuals that ride public transportation via the C-Tran, TriMet, or Portland Streetcar can take advantage of the benefits of the HOP Card. Sure you can still pay using cash but a better way is via the Hop Card which allows users to save money earning a day or month pass.
myhopcard.com – How to Get Started with a Hop Card
There are 2 ways customers can get a Hop Card: grocery stores in the Portland metro area or download the app.
How to Register Your Hop Card Online
After you have your Hop Card the next step is registering for an online account:
- Visit www.myhopcard.com
- Click the REGISTER CARD LINK
***registration links located at the top and middle of the page
- Under Create a Hop Account enter the following info:
- Email address
- First name
- Last name
- Setup security question/answer
- Create login credentials
- Check the terms and conditions
- Click the gray Create Account button
How to Login My Hop Card
Visit myhopcard.com
Enter your email address and password
Click the blue Sign In button
Visit myhopcard
Click the CHECK BALANCE link at the top of the homepage
Enter your 16 digit Hop Card number and security code
Click the Check Balance / Time Remaining button
The benefit in registering for an online account is in case you purchased an actual card from a store and funded it, having an online account will protect your funds in case your card is stolen or lost.
Via your online account you also have the option to reload your card including setting up Auto-Load.
Benefits of the Card
Hop Fastpass is your new ticket to ride the following services:
- C-Tran
- TriMet
- Portland Streetcar
As you ride you earn passes
Take 2 trips in a day to get a day pass
When you have reached the cost of a month pass you’ll ride free until next month
Reload anywhere using the website, app, or phone hotline
Activate Auto-Load and your account will be funded automatically
Can top up with cash at 500+ local retailers
Register to get lost card protection
No bank account required
Pay with cash
How to Use MyHopCard
Boarding the bus or train is now super easy
Tap your Hop card on the reader and go
Phone
Can even use your phone to tap
How to Pay With A Hop Card
Pay Using Your Phone
If you have a mobile wallet via Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay you can pay your fare using the credit card or debit option
Earn month passes and use Adult, Honored citizen or Youth fares with a virtual Hop card in Apple Pay or Google Pay
Phone Use Instructions
Tap your phone on the green Hop reader to securely pay an Adult fare using a credit/debit card in your mobile wallet
Earn a day pass after spending $5 in a day
No app or plastic card required
How to Pay With a Virtual Hop Card
Download the Hop app to get a virtual Hop card (requires $3 card fee)
Use Adult, Honored Citizen and Youth fares
Earn a day pass after spending $5 (Adult) or $2.50 (Honored Citizen/Youth) in a day
Earn a month pass after spending $100 (adult) or $28 (Honored Citizen/Youth) in a calendar month
Reload in checkout or use the Hop website, app, or phone hotline
No bank account, credit card, internet, or smartphone required
Reference
www.myhopcard.com