Do transit checks expire?

TransitChek Cards are valid for one year.

How does transit check work?

TransitChek allows employees to save real money on something they already pay for: Their commute to work. Commuters can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their commute (up to $270/month for transit and up to $270/month for qualified parking) and save on taxes.

Can you use TransitChek on Amtrak?

Amtrak TransitChek Vouchers are accepted by Amtrak at all ticket windows, for all ticket types, from Albany, N.Y., and New Haven, Conn., south to Philadelphia, including New York Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station.

Are commuter benefits worth?

On average, employees save 30% or more when they choose to set aside money in a pre-tax commuter benefit account. Participants can elect up to $255 per month for pre-tax mass transit and up to $255 per month for pre-tax parking. An employee with a $125 monthly expense saves an estimated $450* annually.

What do I do with unused TransitChek?

Only unused, unopened TransitChek® Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard® and TransitChek® Unlimited MetroCard® products may be returned for a credit to a TransitChek account. Any Card returned for a credit must be in its original, sealed plastic wrapper and cannot be more than two years past expiration.

Do MTA workers ride free?

According to Metro, nearly 50,000 MTA NYC Transit workers received a free ride this year, as well as 15,000 retired MTA workers—a policy that Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. An additional 52,000 NYPD officers also receive free passes, as well as 701 MTA police officers.

How do transit benefits work?

When an employee enrolls in a pre-tax commuter benefits program, they will provide the amount of their monthly commuting cost for transit and/or commuter related parking up to the monthly limits. By using pre-tax dollars, employees are saving 40% on their commuting costs.

Can you use commuter benefits for Amtrak?

Using Your Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit for Amtrak Passes With a commuter benefit program, $265 per month in pre-tax dollars gives you a total of $3,180 dollars per year that can be used to buy Amtrak passes—essentially two month’s passes. If you inch into the 24% tax bracket, then it’s even more—$763 in savings.

What can I buy with my TransitChek?

The TransitChek Card is a preloaded Card with tax-free funds that allows you to purchase MetroCard, transit tickets and passes using MetroCard and ticket vending machines. You don’t need to provide any personal information to use it. It is ready to use as soon as you receive it.

Should your employer pay for your commute?

Two provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that otherwise appear simple sometimes come into conflict. Employers don’t have to pay their non-exempt (hourly) employees for an ordinary commute to and from work, even if an employee reports to different locations.

Is the MTA part of the transit benefit program?

Transit benefit program providers are not part of the MTA. We can only provide refunds for ticket purchases back to your transit benefit card, not via check or another card. If you are trying to get a refund for funds remaining on a transit benefit card, you must contact your provider. Each provider will have its own terms and conditions.

What does a premium TransitChek MetroCard do?

The Premium TransitChek MetroCard (Premium Card) is an annual unlimited ride MetroCard. When you enroll in the Premium Card Program, you will receive a MetroCard that can be used for a continuous 12-month period for unlimited rides on MTA subway and local buses.

How much does it cost to replace a NYCT Metro Card?

Monthly: $127.00 (same as the cost of the MTA NYCT 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard). Bi-weekly and semi-monthly: $63.50. Weekly: $31.75. Annual Transit Card Replacement. Replacement of an Annual Transit Card must be ordered in advance. You can have it mailed to you or pick it up at Edenred Commuter Benefit Solutions Walk-In Center.

How much is the MTA pre tax benefit?

Information on buying MTA subway, bus, and rail passes and tickets using pre-tax benefit programs. Federal law allows a pre-tax transit benefit of up to $270 per month.