How much does it cost to participate in TransitChek?
The cost of the program is a 2% service fee on the total cash value of vouchers ordered, plus a $12 shipping and handling fee per order. If you offer TransitChek through pre-tax payroll deductions, you'll access FICA payroll tax savings of more than 7%—so the program pays for itself!

Can I sign up if only one or two employees will participate?
Yes! There's no minimum number of participants or order amount.

I recently placed an order for TransitCheks. When will the vouchers arrive?
Normally, vouchers arrive within two weeks of receiving payment. Allow one extra week if you are a first-time TransitChek participant. For information about the status of your order, call Accor Services at 800.531.2828. For general questions about the TransitChek program, call 215.592.1800.

Who participates in TransitChek?
In the Delaware Valley, nearly 700 organizations participate in TransitChek, including local branches of multi-national firms, non-profits, law firms, medical offices, and government agencies.

Is TransitChek like a Flexible Spending Account?
TransitChek is NOT a flexible spending account benefit. Unlike flexible spending accounts, there's no use-it-or-lose-it penalty with TransitChek. TransitChek is authorized as a tax-free benefit under Section 132(f) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Commuting costs paid for through TransitChek are not subject to federal income and FICA taxes. Employees can receive up to $120 a month or $1440 a year in TransitChek benefits. There is also no requirement to prepare a plan or final report, as with Section 125 cafeteria plans.

Can TransitCheks be used to pay for parking?
You may opt to offer an additional $20 TransitChek voucher to employees that participate in SEPTA's Permit-by-Mail program. This additional parking benefit is available ONLY when it is combined with a SEPTA monthly trail pass purchase through the Permit-by-Mail program.

What is the administrative burden of offering TransitChek?
TransitChek is easy to administer. Simply complete the Order Form and mail with payment. Vouchers can be distributed to employees along with paychecks. If you are offering TransitChek through employee-paid payroll deductions, instruct your payroll or accounting department to coordinate a pre-tax payroll deduction for TransitChek under Section 132(f) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. If you are a large employer, have multiple locations, or simply want added convenience, consider signing up for our premium TransitChek Select service. TransitChek Select cuts benefit administration down to just minutes each month with direct delivery of vouchers to employee home or office addresses and optional online ordering.

What tax savings are associated with TransitChek?
When you offer TransitChek through pre-tax payroll deductions, commuters can save more than $400 a year and employers save an average of $90 a year for each employee that participates. Employees can set aside up to $115 per month from federal income and FICA taxes, and employers save on the matching FICA taxes. The cost of the program is tax-deductible.

What if my company's headquarters are not located in the area?
No problem. TransitChek can be provided to employees in this region even if benefits administration is not handled at your company's local office.

For more information, contact the TransitChek Employer Outreach Specialist at TransitChek@dvrpc.org or 215.592.1800.