The FREEDOM Fare System is an advanced fare collection system that makes riding PATCO more convenient than ever. It uses state-of-the-art smart cards, paper tickets, automated ticket machines, entry/exit gates and parking gates- all linked together to streamline your travel.
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FREEDOM Cards The smart choice for PATCO frequent riders It's a “stored-value” card (like an E-ZPass) with a tiny computer chip and mini-antenna inside. Available for purchase for $5.00 at any PATCO ticket vending machine with cash or a debit/credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). Seniors, Disabled persons and transit benefit customers must visit a FREEDOM Service Center to receive their card. FREEDOM Cards are only accepted at PATCO fare gates. |
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FREEDOM SHARE Cards The smart choice for PATCO & SEPTA riders These cards have the same benefits of FREEDOM Cards but have the added convenience of being accepted at SEPTA Key Card readers. These cards are only available at a FREEDOM Service Center. Learn more. |
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Transit Benefit Cards (T-Cards) The choice for Transit Benefit riders. FREEDOM T-Cards (PATCO Use Only) and SHARE T-Cards (PATCO & SEPTA Use) are only available at a FREEDOM Service Center. Learn more. |
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Paper Tickets Occasional rider? If you ride occasionally, paper tickets may be a better option for you. These magnetic stripe paper tickets are valid for 3 days from the date of purchase and they can be purchased with cash, debit/credit card or a FREEDOM Card from the ticket vending machines.
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After you’ve purchased your FREEDOM Card, become a power-user with this Optional Autoload Feature.
With FREEDOM Connected, you’ll never have to visit an Automated Vending Machine in the stations again!
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Balance Protection (optional) If you lose your FREEDOM card, simply call the FREEDOM Card Service Center (877-373-6777) and report the card missing. The service center can then disable that FREEDOM card and preserve the value that is stored on the card. You can obtain a new FREEDOM card which will include the previous balance. The Service Center will issue a new card for a $5 replacement fee. |
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