OSTA provides students with PRESTO Cards, if your child receives a PRESTO Card, it is very important that they register their card and record their login information in the event they lose their card throughout the school year. It is family responsibility to purchase a replacement card. 
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR PRESTO CARD

1. Go to prestocard.ca and click on, "Create a new PRESTO account". 

2. If you already have an account, click, "I'm a PRESTO user", "Sign In" and skip to step eight.

3. Enter your email two times and click "Next". On the next screen, click "Send Verification Code" and then go to your email to check for that code. 

4. Enter the code and click "Verify Code". When it says your email has been verified, click "NEXT".

5. Create a password and enter it twice and click "Next". IMPORTANT - Record your login info someplace safe in the event you forget your login username or password. 

6. Fill out the form and click "Create Account".

7. Click, "Go to Dashboard"

8. Click on "Add Card" under my products.

9. Enter the card number and the verification number on the back of your card and click "Next".

10. The card is now registered. Log out.

IF YOU LOOSE YOUR PRESTO CARD

• Go to a Shoppers Drug Mart and buy a new card for $6.00 

• Ensure that the store clerk activates the card before leaving the store (important!)

• Do not register this card. You will be Trasnfering the Balance. 

• Go to prestocard.ca and click on, "I'm a PRESTO user", and "Sign In".

• Once logged in, you will see a list of your registered card(s). Click the card you are reporting lost/stolen from the current school year. 

STEPS TO REPORTING A LOST CARD

• Once in the card's transaction history, click "Report Lost Card" 

• Under cancel and transfer your card balance details, select the option titled, "Cancel and complete a transfer later" 

• You need to confirm the card selected is the one you want to cancel. 

STEPS TO TRASNFERRING BALANCE TO THE NEW CARD

• After you complete the steps above, on the next screen, click on, "Transfer Balance"

• Select the option, "Transfer your balance and details to an anonymous card "

• Enter the new card information and follow the remaining prompts.

• Logout

Wait 4-7 hours and to tap and update your card on any PRESTO device to update the replacement card.