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Senior CharlieCard

Example of front of updated Senior CharlieCard without personalized ID with MBTA Charlie logo and reads Reduced Fare CharlieCard

People 65 and older are eligible for reduced MBTA fares with a Senior CharlieCard. These cards are valid for 8 years.

Senior CharlieCards can be loaded with:

  • Cash value for roughly 50% reduced one-way fares
  • $10 7-Day LinkPasses
  • $30 monthly LinkPasses

Your card can also be used to purchase reduced monthly passes for Commuter Rail, Ferry, and Express Bus.

Note: RIDE customers enrolled in the senior or income-eligible reduced fare programs can receive discounts on ADA/standard and Premium trips.

Learn more about reduced fares on The RIDE

Get a Senior CharlieCard

Apply Online

Eligible riders can now apply for a new, renewal, or replacement Senior CharlieCard online.

Reduced Fares on The RIDE

If you're enrolled in the senior or income-eligible reduced fare program, you can receive discounts on ADA/standard and Premium trips with the RIDE.

Learn how to get reduced RIDE fares

Help Seniors Apply Online

Individuals and organizations—such as Councils on Aging and senior centers—can help seniors apply for a new, renewal, or replacement Senior CharlieCard online.

Learn how to help seniors apply online

Host an Event

If you are a staff member at a Council on Aging or Senior Center, you can host an event.

Learn how to conduct a Senior CharlieCard event

Schedule an Appointment

Need to visit the Charlie Service Center for your TAP or Senior CharlieCard? Use our online scheduler to reserve a time.

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How to Use Your Senior CharlieCard

Rider tapping Senior CharlieCard at fare vending machine

Apply Online

Eligible riders can now apply for a new, renewal, or replacement Senior CharlieCard online.

Reduced Fares on The RIDE

If you're enrolled in the senior or income-eligible reduced fare program, you can receive discounts on ADA/standard and Premium trips with the RIDE.

Learn how to get reduced RIDE fares

Schedule an Appointment

Need to visit the Charlie Service Center for your TAP or Senior CharlieCard? Use our online scheduler to reserve a time.

Book a time

Accessibility on the MBTA

The MBTA is dedicated to the work we're doing to make each mode of transit accessible to everyone.

Learn more about accessibility on the T