SUBE cards are credit card sized cards that allow you to board public transportation in Buenos Aires without the need for a paper ticket. It is rumored that transportation subsidies will be declined to those who do not have a SUBE card later this year, although no firm plan has been announced.
*Update: Those without a Sube card no longer receive subsidized bus fares. The old smart card, the monodero card is discontinued.
• How to get the SUBE card
To obtain the SUBE card, head to one of the 200 citywide locations that stocks them including Correo Argentino, OCA and Andreani post offices. You will need to bring your ID (either a national identity card or passport), fill in a short form, and pay $10 $15.
• How to Charge the SUBE Card
The SUBE cards can be charged at subway stations and other places that display the SUBE sign, usually kiosks. Simply hand over the amount you want to charge up, put your card on the reader and wait for your credit to be uploaded. Check here to find a list of place in your area to charge your card.
• What to do if you Lose your SUBE Card?
If you lose your SUBE card, you need to report it, or you will lose your credit and won’t be able to get a new one. This can be done online. There is a $10 charge to report a card lost, stolen or broken for the first time. Any subsequent replacement cards cost $17.
—by Rosie Hilder
Not all OCA offices sell sube cards.
As of April 2015, sube card costs 25 pesos.
No id was required when I bought it at a vendor. Maybe the post offices and OCA offices do require.
Oi tudo bem! Quero novo precisa sim ou não pode papel card ? Falou que resp?
Não há mais cartões de papel, você tem que comprar um cartão de subte agora.
How do i get a SUBE card if i live in australia and visiting ur country in jan please