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Home Indirect EntryChoose transit agency | Cal-ITP BenefitsGet a reduced fare on public transportation when you tap to rideCal-ITP Benefits connects your transit benefit to your contactless cardChoose your ProviderA person holds a contactless debit card next to a card reader on a bus
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Home Direct EntryGet started | Cal-ITP BenefitsGet a reduced fare on CST public transportation when you tap to rideCal-ITP Benefits connects your transit benefit to your contactless cardGet Started
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Home ModalPlease choose your transit provider:Monterey-Salinas Transit
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Home ModalCalifornia State Transit
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Eligibility Choose benefit option | Cal-ITP BenefitsChoose the transit benefit you would like
to enroll in		Which transit benefit would you like to enroll in?Cal-ITP doesn’t save any of your information. All CST transit benefits reduce fares by 50% for bus service on fixed routes.Choose this BenefitLogin.gov logoPlease choose a transit benefit.
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Eligibility Choose benefit option | Cal-ITP BenefitsYou must be 65 years or older. You will need to verify your identity withOlder Adult
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Eligibility Choose benefit option | Cal-ITP BenefitsThis option is for people who have served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who were discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable. You will need to verify your identity withUS Veteran
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Eligibility Choose benefit option | Cal-ITP BenefitsThis option is for people who have a current Discount Card or a CST Paratransit Eligibility Card.CST Discount Card
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Eligibility_ModalLearn more aboutWhat is Login.gov?Login.gov is a service that offers secure and private online access to government programs, such as federal benefits, services and applications. With a Login.gov account, you can sign into multiple government websites with the same email address and password.
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Eligibility_ModalWhy is Cal-ITP Benefits using Login.gov?Login.gov uses two-factor authentication, and stronger passwords, that meet new National Institute of Standards of Technology requirements for secure validation and verification. By using Login.gov, you’ll get an extra layer of security to help protect your account against password compromises.

For more information on Login.gov, please visit the .		Login.gov Help Center
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CC_Eligibility_StartAgency card overview | Cal-ITP BenefitsYou selected a Discount Card transit benefit. You will need a few items to continue:Your current Discount Card number You do not need to have your physical card, but you will need to know the number. The ID number starts with a number sign (#) followed by six digits.Continue
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CC_Eligibility_StartAgency card overview | Cal-ITP BenefitsYour contactless card detailsYour contactless card must be a debit or credit card by Visa or MastercardLearn more about contactless cards
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OA_Eligibility_StartOlder Adult benefit overview | Cal-ITP BenefitsYou selected an Older Adult transit benefit.You will need a few items to continue:A Login.gov account with identity verificationYou will be able to create an account using your email address if you do not already have one. We use your Login.gov account to verify your identity.Get started withLearn more about identity verificationYour state-issued ID card
Your Social Security number
A phone number you can receive calls or texts from. If Login.gov can't verify your phone number, you can verify by mail instead.		For this process you will need:
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OA_Eligibility_StartOlder Adult benefit overview | Cal-ITP BenefitsYour contactless card detailsYour contactless card must be a debit or credit card by Visa or MastercardLearn more about contactless cards
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Vet_Eligibility_StartVeterans benefit overview | Cal-ITP BenefitsYou selected a Veteran transit benefit.You will need a few items to continue:A Login.gov account with identity verificationYou will be able to create an account using your email address if you do not already have one. We use your Login.gov account to verify your identity.Get started withLearn more about identity verificationYour state-issued ID card
Your Social Security number
A phone number you can receive calls or texts from. If Login.gov can't verify your phone number, you can verify by mail instead.		For this process you will need:
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Vet_Eligibility_StartVeterans benefit overview | Cal-ITP BenefitsYour contactless card detailsYour contactless card must be a debit or credit card by Visa or MastercardLearn more about contactless cards
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CC_Eligibility_ConfirmAgency card information | Cal-ITP BenefitsLet’s find the record of your transit benefit. We use the information on your Reduced Fare Mobility ID card to find the record of your transit benefit in our system.Find my recordCST Discount Card number*This is a 4-digit number on the front of your card.Previous pagePlease enter a 4-digit number.
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CC_Eligibility_ConfirmAgency card information | Cal-ITP BenefitsLast name (as it appears on Discount Card)*Please enter your last name the same way it is printed on your card, including capital letters and hyphens.Please enter your last name.
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Enrollment-LoadingEligibility confirmation | Cal-ITP BenefitsPlease wait...
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EnrollmentEligibility confirmation | Cal-ITP BenefitsYour eligibility is confirmed! You’re almost there.The next step is to connect your contactless card to your transit benefitYou will be directed to our payment partner, We don’t store your information, and you won’t be charged. Connect your CardLittlepayPlease use a debit or credit card by Visa or Mastercard.Sign out of Login.gov
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SuccessSuccess | Cal-ITP BenefitsSuccess! Your transit benefit is now connected to your card.You were not charged anything today. When boarding a CST bus, tap this card and you will be charged a reduced fare. You will need to re-enroll if you choose to change the card you use to pay for transit service.Thank you for using Cal-ITP Benefits!
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SuccessSuccess | Cal-ITP BenefitsIf you are on a public or shared computer, don’t forget to sign out of .
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LoggedOutLogout confirmation | Cal-ITP BenefitsYou have successfully logged out. Thank you for using Cal-ITP Benefits!
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Eligibility ErrorUnable to confirm eligibility | Cal-ITP BenefitsYour eligibility could not be verified.California State TransitThat’s okay! You may still be eligible for our program. Please reach out to CST for assistance.Return Homewwww.agency-website.com1-800-555-5555Sign out of Login.gov
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Payment ErrorUnable to register card | Cal-ITP BenefitsWe couldn’t connect your card.California State TransitYou can try again or reach out to CST for assistance.Return Homewwww.agency-website.com1-800-555-5555Sign out of Login.gov
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User Error RedirectStart over | Cal-ITP BenefitsYou may have reached this page on accident.To get started with Cal-ITP Benefits please click the button below and you will be directed to the beginning of the enrollment process. Start Here
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404 ErrorPage not found | Cal-ITP BenefitsSorry! We can’t find that page.The page you are looking for might be somewhere else or may not exist anymore. Return Home
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500 ErrorService is down | Cal-ITP BenefitWe’re working on fixing a problem.There is a problem with the Benefits application, and we’re working to fix it. Please try again in a little while. Return home
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Modal: Learn More About LoginLearn more aboutWhat is Login.gov?Login.gov is a service that offers secure and private online access to government programs, such as federal benefits, services and applications. With a Login.gov account, you can sign into multiple government websites with the same email address and password.
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Modal: Learn More About LoginWhy is Cal-ITP Benefits using Login.gov?Login.gov uses two-factor authentication, and stronger passwords, that meet new National Institute of Standards and Technology requirements for secure validation and verification. By using Login.gov, you’ll get an extra layer of security to help protect your account against password compromises.

For more information on Login.gov, please visit the		Login.gov Help Center
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Modal: Verify Identity with Login.govVerify your identity with We use Login.gov to verify your identity to make sure you are eligible for the transit benefit you selected.

You will need a state-issued ID to verify your identity with Login.gov, which can be either a driver’s license or non-driver’s license state-issued ID card.

You will need to upload a photograph of your state-issued ID and share your address, phone number and other personal information which is then verified against authoritative sources.

Login.gov will also need to verify your identity by calling or texting your phone. If Login.gov can't verify your phone number, you can verify by mail instead.

Please visit the Login.gov help center for		more information on identity verification.
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Modal: Contactless CardsLearn more about contactless cardsBenefits only works with contactless debit or credit cards. We do not currently support mobile wallets or digital cards, such as Apple Pay, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet.

The contactless symbol is four curved lines, like this:


Your card must include a Visa or Mastercard logo.

Don’t have access to a contactless card? You can request a contactless card from your bank, or one of the companies that offer free contactless prepaid debit cards, such as the Cash App Visa debit card or the Venmo Mastercard debit card.

You can still get your transit benefit by going through CST's application process. For updates on additional options, please check back on this website, or 		contact CSTFour curved lines that get bigger from left to right
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Modal: LittlepayLearn more about LittlepayOur payment partner, Littlepay, is a secure, end-to-end payment processing platform that allows us to connect your transit benefit to the contactless card of your choice.

For more information on Littlepay, please visit the 		Littlepay website
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HelpHelp | Cal-ITP BenefitsHelpWhat is Cal-ITP Benefits? The Benefits tool is provided by California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP), which is a new program from the California Department of Transportation dedicated to making travel simpler and cost-effective for all.

We partner with local transit agencies, the California Department of Technology, and Login.gov to confirm the identity of riders who are eligible to receive transit benefits. Once we are able to confirm a rider's identity and eligibility, our payment partner Littlepay helps us connect a transit benefit to the rider's contactless card of choice.

The Benefits application is Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). You may obtain the source code from		Go BackGithub
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HelpHelp | Cal-ITP BenefitsWhat kind of credit card can I use?Benefits only works with contactless debit or credit cards. We do not currently support mobile wallets or digital cards, such as Apple Pay, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet.

The contactless symbol is four curved lines, like this:



Your card must include a Visa or Mastercard logo.

Don’t have access to a contactless card? You can request a contactless card from your bank, or one of the companies that offer free contactless prepaid debit cards, such as the Cash App Visa debit card or the Venmo Mastercard debit card.

You can still get your transit benefit by going through CST's application process. For updates on additional options, please check back on this website, or 		contact CSTFour curved lines that get bigger from left to right
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HelpHelp | Cal-ITP BenefitsWhat is Login.gov? Login.gov is a service that offers secure and private online access to government programs, such as federal benefits, services and applications. With a Login.gov account, you can sign into multiple government websites with the same email address and password.

For more information on Login.gov, please visit the 		Login.gov help center
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HelpHelp | Cal-ITP BenefitsWhy is Cal-ITP Benefits using Login.gov?Login.gov uses two-factor authentication, and stronger passwords, that meet new National Institute of Standards of Technology requirements for secure validation and verification. By using Login.gov, you’ll get an extra layer of security to help protect your account against password compromises.
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HelpHelp | Cal-ITP BenefitsHow do I verify my identity on Login.gov? We use Login.gov to verify your identity to make sure you are eligible for the transit benefit you selected.

You will need a state-issued ID to verify your identity with Login.gov, which can be either a driver’s license or non-driver’s license state-issued ID card.

You will need to upload a photograph of your state-issued ID and share your address, phone number and other personal information which is then verified against authoritative sources.

Login.gov will also need to verify your identity by calling or texting your phone. If Login.gov can't verify your phone number, you can verify by mail instead.

Please visit the Login.gov help center for 		more information on identity verification
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HelpHelp | Cal-ITP BenefitsWhat is a Discount Card?California State Transit issues Discount Cards to riders who qualify for a number of reduced fare programs. This transit benefit may need to be renewed in the future based on the expiration date of the Discount Card. Learn more at the www.agency-website.com
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HelpHelp | Cal-ITP BenefitsWhat is Littlepay?Our payment partner, Littlepay, is a secure, end-to-end payment processing platform that allows us to connect your transit benefit to the contactless card of your choice.

For more information on Littlepay, please visit the		Littlepay website
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HelpHelp | Cal-ITP BenefitsQuestions?If you need help with this website, please reach out to the CST customer service team.www.agency-website.comCalifornia State Transit1-800-555-5555
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Choose benefit option | Cal-ITP BenefitsYou must have . . This transit benefit will remain active for one year. You will need to verify your identity withCalFresh Cardholderrecently received CalFresh funds
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Eligibility_ModalLearn more about the transit benefit for CalFresh CardholdersHow do I know if I’m eligible for the transit benefit for CalFresh Cardholders?We verify your eligibility as a CalFresh Cardholder by confirming you have received funds in your CalFresh account at any point in the last three months. This means you are eligible for a transit benefit even if you did not receive funds in your CalFresh account this month or last month.
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Eligibility_ModalWill this transit benefit change my CalFresh account?No. Your monthly CalFresh allotment will not change.
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Eligibility_ModalDo I need my Golden State Advantage card to enroll?No, you do not need your physical EBT card to enroll. We use information from Login.gov and the California Department of Social Services to enroll you in the benefit.
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CF_Eligibility_StartCalFresh benefit overview | Cal-ITP BenefitsYou selected a CalFresh Cardholder transit benefit.You will need a few items to continue:A Login.gov account with identity verificationYou will be able to create an account using your email address if you do not already have one. We use your Login.gov account to verify your identity.Get started withLearn more about identity verificationYour state-issued ID card
Your Social Security number
A phone number you can receive calls or texts from. If Login.gov can't verify your phone number, you can verify by mail instead.		For this process you will need:
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CF_Eligibility_StartCalFresh benefit overview | Cal-ITP BenefitsYour contactless card detailsYour contactless card must be a debit or credit card by Visa or MastercardLearn more about contactless cards
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SuccessSuccess | Cal-ITP BenefitsSuccess! Your transit benefit is now connected to your card.Your benefit will expire on March 15, 2025.You were not charged anything today. When boarding a CST bus, tap your contactless card and you will be charged a reduced fare. You will need to re-enroll after one year, or if you lose or change your contactless card.Thank you for using Cal-ITP Benefits!
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Enrollment_CalFreshEligibility confirmation | Cal-ITP BenefitsYour eligibility is confirmed! You’re almost there.The next step is to connect your contactless card to your transit benefitYou will be directed to our payment partner, . We don’t store your information, and you won’t be charged. Connect your CardLittlepaySign out of Login.govYou can’t pay for transit using the CalFresh funds on your Golden State Advantage card. Please provide details from your contactless debit or credit card issued by Visa or Mastercard and use that card to pay for transit.Do not enter information from your EBT card.Read our guidance on the CalFresh benefit.
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Eligibility_ModalCan I use my Golden State Advantage card to pay for transit rides?No. You can not use your EBT or P-EBT card to pay for public transportation. When you tap to ride, use your personal contactless debit or credit card to pay for public transportation.
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Payment ErrorEnrollment error | Cal-ITP BenefitsYou are still enrolled in this benefitYour CalFresh Cardholder transit benefit does not expire until March 15, 2025. You can re-enroll for this benefit beginning on March 1, 2025. Please try again then. Return Home
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SuccessSuccess | Cal-ITP BenefitsIf you are on a public or shared computer, don’t forget to sign out of
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HelpHelp | Cal-ITP BenefitsHow do I know if I’m eligible for the transit benefit for CalFresh Cardholders?We verify your eligibility by looking to see if you have received funds in your account at any point in the last three months. You are eligible for a transit benefit even if you did not receive funds in your CalFresh account this month or last month.
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HelpHelp | Cal-ITP BenefitsWill this transit benefit change my CalFresh account?No. Your monthly CalFresh allotment will not change.
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HelpHelp | Cal-ITP BenefitsDo I need my Golden State Advantage card to enroll?No, you do not need your physical EBT card to enroll. We use information from Login.gov and the California Department of Social Services to enroll you in the benefit.
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HelpHelp | Cal-ITP BenefitsCan I use my Golden State Advantage card to pay for transit rides?No. You can not use your EBT or P-EBT card to pay for public transportation. When you tap to ride, use your personal contactless debit or credit card to pay for public transportation.
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Enrollment_AgencyCardEligibility confirmation | Cal-ITP BenefitsWe found your record! Now let’s enroll your contactless card.The next step is to enroll the contactless card you will use to tap to ride for a reduced fare.You will be directed to our partner, Littlepay . to enter your contactless card details. We don’t store your information, and you won’t be charged. Please use a debit or credit card by Visa or Mastercard.Enroll
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AgencyCardEligibilityErrorUnable to confirm eligibility | Cal-ITP BenefitsYour card information may not have been entered correctly.The number and last name must be entered exactly as they appear on your CST Agency Card. Please check your card and try again, or contact your transit agency for help.Try again
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Success_AgencyCardYou can now use your contactless card to tap to ride with a reduced fare!Your contactless card is now enrolled in a CST Agency Card transit benefit. When boarding a CST bus, tap this card and you will be charged a reduced fare. You will need to re-enroll if you choose to change the card you use to pay for transit service. You were not charged anything today. Thank you for using Cal-ITP Benefits!
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SystemEnrollmentErrorEnrollment system down | Cal-ITP BenefitsOur enrollment system is not working right now.We’re working to solve the problem. Please wait 48 hours and try to enroll again, or contact your transit agency for help.Return home
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UserEnrollmentErrorUnable to enroll card | Cal-ITP BenefitsThe card information may not have been entered correctly.Please check the details on your card and try again, or contact your transit agency for help.Try again
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