Compass card (British Columbia)

Compass card
Location	Lower Mainland
Launched	September 2013 (beta); August 2015 (public);
Technology	Contactless smart card;
Operator	Cubic Transportation Systems
Manager	TransLink
Currency	CAD ($5 minimum, $175 maximum load)
Stored-value	Pay as you go
Auto recharge	Autoload (registration required)
Validity	Buses; SeaBus; SkyTrain; West Coast Express;
Retailed	Online; Compass Vending Machines (at all stations); London Drugs; Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (CVM); Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (CVM); 7-Eleven; Various convenience stores; ;
Variants	See list;
Website	compasscard.ca

The Compass card is a contactless smart card automated fare collection system used primarily for public transit in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Compass card readers were first implemented as a beta in September 2013. Due to delays, full implementation to the general public began in August 2015. The system is operated by Cubic Transportation Systems and is managed by TransLink, the transportation authority for the region.

Compass cards and tickets have been required for all trips taken by SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express since April 8, 2016. By June 2016, TransLink reported that more than 915,000 customers had switched to using Compass, which included 95% of customers who could have used other fare media such as cash or paper-based FareSaver tickets.

Riders are able to purchase Compass cards and add fare value online, by phone, or at Compass vending machines located at SeaBus terminals, SkyTrain stations, and West Coast Express stations. Compass vending machines are also available at 18 participating London Drugs retail store locations.