Transit
Using Ventra’s pre-tax transit benefit program can save you up to 40% on your commuting! The Transit Program is a pre-tax benefit you can use for travel on CTA, Pace and Metra, lowering your taxes that are deducted from your paychecks and easing your commute. At the end of each month, the funds are deposited into your Ventra Account, ready to use.
Benefits to using the Transit Benefit Program:
Provide tax savings of up to 40% on transit costs
Reduce car costs (gas, wear and tear, insurance, etc.)
Reduces the stress of driving and finding parking
Have a positive environmental impact!
You can choose to deposit anywhere from $5-150 dollars into your Ventra account every month, or monthly passes for CTA and Pace. Your selection will be the amount withdrawn from your first paycheck of the month.
How to Sign Up via Transit app or website
Ventra deductions occur on the first check of the month. You can enroll or update your Ventra election by the 17th of each month and the amount you choose will be loaded onto your Ventra account on approximately the 26th of the same month your payroll deduction occurs. Email Roma or Maria if the first check already occurred and you wish to have the deduction occur on the 2nd check.
Download the Ventra app (available for free at the App Store or Google Play) or visit https://www.ventrachicago.com/ at any desktop computer.
Create a new account or log-in to your existing account associated with your current Ventra Card.
Locate your Transit Account ID number, which is needed to enroll in the program. Your Account ID will be 12 digits long. Note: You will not have a transit number until you have activated a Ventra card. Using the Menu Options, select “My Ventra Cards”.
If on the mobile app, scroll all the way to the bottom and you will see a screen that has your transit value and card information. Look for “Transit ID:”.
If using a desktop computer, look for “Transit ID:” under your Card Nickname in the top grey box.
Update your benefits election in Paycom under the Benefits by the 17th of the month to have the amount added to your Ventra balance the same month. If submitted after the 17th, your first deduction or added amount may occur the following month.
Once you have completed enrollment in Paycom you are all set! Your Ventra account will be pre-loaded every month on the 26th with the amount you selected. If you do not wish to make any changes there isn’t any action needed! Only complete or update your election when enrolling in the program or changing your benefits amount.
If you have any further questions regarding this program, please contact Roma or Maria in HR.