Via Benefits Commuter Accounts
Save on your transit and parking expenses!
What is it?
With Via Benefits Commuter Accounts, you could save up to 35% on work-related transit and parking! Set aside up to the contribution limit in pre-tax money from your paycheck for eligible work-related commuting expenses, such as train passes and parking garage fees.
How does it work?
The amount you’ll save depends on your income and tax rate. For example, if you make $1,000, pay a 24% tax rate, and spend $85 on parking and transit each week, using Commuter Accounts pre-tax money could save you $20 per week.
How do I start?
You’ll receive a notification that you’re eligible for Commuter Account(s) and can enroll through the Via Benefits Accounts mobile app
Choose a monthly contribution amount
Pay for transit and parking expenses with your Via Benefits debit card
What can I pay for?
Bus, train, or subway to work
Ride share services (UberPool, Lyft Line)
Parking at or near work
Other work-related commuting expenses
When can I start?
After your enrollment period, we’ll contact you if you’re eligible for Commuter Accounts and provide information on how you can sign up right away.
Why enroll in a Via Benefits Commuter Transit and/or Parking Account?
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It’s fast.
The Via Benefits Accounts mobile app makes setting up and managing your account quick and easy.
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It’s practical.
The money in your account is taken from your paycheck before taxes are deducted, meaning you pay for eligible expenses using pre-tax money.
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It’s flexible.
You can sign up, make changes, or pause your contributions at any time. And as long as you’re employed at your current employer, any unused money in your account carries over each month.
You can contribute pre-tax money to your Commuter Account up to a certain limit each month. This can add up to big savings. But what if your commuting expenses equal more than the monthly pre-tax limit? Via Benefits gives you the added convenience of linking your personal bank account to your Commuter Account, making it easy to pay for all your commuting expenses on the Via Benefits debit card.
What if I go over the pre-tax contribution limit?
How do I manage my Via Benefits a Accounts?
The Via Benefits Accounts mobile app lets you manage your Commuter Accounts at your fingertips. Once you enroll in your account(s), you can view balance details, pause and resume contributions, change monthly contribution amounts, and receive important notifications.
