On some systems, ORCA is the only way to get a free transfer. An advantage to using a retail outlet to reload the card is that a rider can use the value on his or her ORCA card right after walking ...

Just click on your OMNY card, then tap the blue “Add Value” button at the bottom of the page. Choose the amount you want and finish the one-time reload by proceeding with the checkout.

The card is reusable. Customers can reload it with passes or tickets and manage the card online, check travel history, and set up auto-reload. A credit or debit card is not required to use FARE-PAY.

But what if you want to check the balance on a gift card that you previously redeemed to see if you have enough left over to ...