There are so many benefits to using the Wave card
Here are our top three!
No Expiration Date
Smart cards are reloadable, durable and never expire.
Balance Protection
Register your card to recover your balance if the card is lost or stolen.
Wave to Pay
Board quickly by waving your card in front of the validator.
Pay Less…Automatically!
Wave lets you pay as you ride and stops charging you once you hit your daily or monthly limit. This eliminates the need to pay upfront for daily or monthly passes. Once you reach the cap, the rest of your rides are free. It’s a simple way to guarantee you always pay the lowest fare possible. You can see your fare capping progress online or in the app once you’ve used your card on board.
This applies to our regular, senior and disabled fares. Our Youth Ride Free (18 and under) program and the College Pass Program won’t change.
Where to Purchase Wave Cards
Physical Wave cards can be purchased for a small fee and will be widely available.
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Retail Network
Purchase a Wave card at over 500 retail locations.
$4.00
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OCTA Website
Order online and have a Wave card mailed to you.
$2.00
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OCTA Store
Visit the OCTA Store to purchase cards in person.
$2.00
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Wave cards cannot be added to mobile wallets. If you do not want to use a physical card, you can download the new Wave mobile app and create a virtual card that can be managed through your mobile phone. You can also add funds to your mobile virtual Wave card using cash or you can use cash or debit/credit cards at the retail network.
Log in to your online account and add funds to your Wave card with a debit or credit card. You can also add funds at any of the locations in the Wave retail network using debit or credit cards or cash.
If you linked a Wave card to your account, your balance is protected. You can log in to your Wave account and transfer the funds from the lost card to a new card.
The Wave card is a reusable, reloadable card valid for 10 years.
More Ways to Pay
Wave Mobile App
The Wave by OCTA mobile app lets you manage your account on the go. There’s never a need to carry a card. All the tools you need are on your phone and at your fingertips, including adding funds, fare capping, and managing cards. It’s all in one place.
Contactless Cards
You probably already have a contactless card in your wallet. They are equipped with wireless technology that allows you to “tap to pay” at the validator. Using your phone’s digital wallet, you can also use Apple Pay or Google Pay.