Buying an OPUS Card
How much does a photo or no-photo OPUS card cost? Where can you buy one? See prices and where to buy.
Publication date: August 11, 2026
How much does an OPUS card cost?
The price depends on the type of card you’re getting.
- No-photo OPUS card : Issuance fee of $6
- Photo OPUS card for kids 6–11 : Issuance fee of $6
- Photo OPUS card for youths 12–17 : Issuance fee of $15
- Photo OPUS card for students 18+ : Issuance fee of $15
- Photo OPUS card for seniors 65+ : Issuance fee of $15
Accepted payment methods
- At fare booths in any métro station: debit or credit card only.
- At the Berri-UQAM photo studio: cash, debit, VISA or Mastercard only.
Where can I buy an OPUS card?
Standard no-photo OPUS card
You can buy a standard no-photo OPUS card:
- At any métro station, from the fare booth or a fare vending machine
- At other points of sale
When you buy your OPUS card, you must load at least one fare onto it. The card is non-refundable.
Standard photo OPUS card
The steps to buy or renew a standard photo OPUS card depend on your age:
Designated OPUS card
You can get a designated OPUS card only at these locations:
- Any métro station fare booth
- Any metropolitan ticket office
You can get a designated card free of charge if you show a valid standard OPUS card registered in your name.