TransLink launches Compass Mini
TransLink launches Compass Mini
Tapping with Compass has never been more convenient! We’re introducing Compass Mini as another way to pay for transit in Metro Vancouver. Compass Mini looks just like a small Compass Card that attaches easily to keychains and backpacks.
“The launch of Compass Mini is a part of our commitment to enhance the customer experience,” says TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond. “Compass Wristbands have been a real hit and I’m sure customers will enjoy the convenience and practicality of the new Compass Mini.”
Compass Mini works the same as the Compass Card and Compass Wristband. Tap in and out when travelling on transit and reload online at a Compass Vending Machine, by phone or in person.
During its initial release, 5,000 adult Compass Minis and 2,500 concession Compass Minis will be available starting on December 6.
Visit the Compass Customer Service Centre at Stadium–Chinatown Station (Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or the West Coast Express Office in Waterfront Station (Monday – Friday 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.) to pick up a Compass Mini while supplies last.
Just like any other Compass product, there is a $6 refundable deposit when purchasing your Compass Mini.
Compass Mini is the latest convenience upgrade we’ve made for our customers. Over the past year, TransLink has also:
- Added digital customer information kiosks to help commuters find transit routes and access live schedules across the system
- Introduced American Express as another credit card payment option allowing customers to tap their credit card at faregates to purchase an adult fare
- Opened a new SkyTrain Assistance Counter at Commercial–Broadway Station
Why don’t you have it more convenient for people in the Fraser Valley to get this compass mini. Isn’t there anywhere close to Langley to get one.
Hi Colleen, the Compass Mini has to be coded individually and that can only be done at our Compass Customer Service Centre.
Why would you only release 5000? If they sell out in one day, maybe you should consider selling more? Should I have to wait in line for hours on day one to get this?
Will these be released in the future in bigger quantities? like the look but not gonna dish out $30 to get one on craigslist
Hi Lias, yes, this is only an initial release and as of 10:15 am on Dec. 10, there’s still adult and concession Compass Mini in stock.
Hi, I use Translink to go downtown by #2 bus and bus #25 to go to UBC . Wish the bus #2 will be more frequent than #2-16 th bus.
Where do we call to see if there is still stock before I head to the stadium-Chinatown station?
Hi. I was fortunate enough to live in HongKong for a while and would like to see a version of Octupus here in Vancouver. They sell wrist watches with chips there. For me, its the most convenient and safest way to handle fare.
Are compass mini’s back in stock?
Are there an compass mini’s back in stock? mine broke and i really need a new one
is the compass mini still available ?
Is the mini train still available?