Page Content What is an NC Quick Pass transponder account?A transponder account is a pre-paid account used for all electronic toll collection. It is one way to pay for driving on North Carolina toll facilities. (Bill by Mail is another method.) Drivers can sign up for a transponder from NC Quick Pass and set up a pre-paid personal or business account to receive up to a 35 percent discount off the Bill by Mail rate. Drivers can also sign up for an NC Quick Pass transponder to set up a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) account, which allows drivers to set HOV3+ status through an HOV mobile app/website and travel toll-free in the I-77 Express Lanes when the occupancy requirement is met. Choose the NC Quick Pass transponder option that best fits your travel needs.How does an NC Quick Pass transponder account work?When a vehicle with an NC Quick Pass transponder passes through a toll gantry on a North Carolina toll facility, radio frequency readers automatically deduct the toll payment from the associated pre-paid account. Users can receive free monthly email statements listing their toll usage and account balance, or they can have quarterly statements mailed to them for $5 per statement. A transponder account also makes it easier to check toll expenses and account balances or make payments online or by phone.How do I sign up for an NC Quick Pass account?Signing up for an NC Quick Pass account is quick and easy through the NC Quick Pass online application. You can also call 877-7MY-PASS (877-769-7277), visit an NC Quick Pass Customer Service Center or download an application and send it to an NC Quick Pass Customer Service Center.If you signed up online, over the phone or by mail or fax, you will receive your NC Quick Pass transponder in the mail within five to seven business days.Once you have opened your account, you can use the NC Quick Pass website to manage your account information, update or change your payment information, deposit funds, track usage, download statements or make payments.I am having trouble signing up for an NC Quick Pass account. What should I do?If you're having trouble registering for an NC Quick Pass transponder account and your vehicle has traveled on a North Carolina toll facility before, you will need to log in through the "Pay My Bill" link using a past invoice number as well as your ZIP code or license plate number (without dashes). Once logged in, click "Get NC Quick Pass Transponder Account" on the left-hand navigation menu to convert to a transponder account. Please note: Your account balance must be paid in full prior to converting to a transponder account. If you are still unable to open an NC Quick Pass account, call 877-7MY-PASS (877-769-7277) for technical support, or visit your nearest NC Quick Pass Customer Service Center.Does it cost anything to open an NC Quick Pass transponder account?Yes. The cost to open an account includes the initial pre-paid toll balance and, depending on the transponder you selected, might include the cost to purchase an NC Quick Pass transponder.Additionally, you might also have to pay a pre-paid toll balance:Account TypePre-Paid Toll Balance RequirementPersonal Account$20 for the first two transponders $10 for each additional responder (up to five) Business Account$20 for each responderHOV AccountNot requiredWhich account type do I need?NC Quick Pass offers three types of accounts: personal, business and HOV. Personal Accounts Personal accounts can have up to five vehicles/transponders associated with them. Business Accounts Business accounts can have an unlimited number of vehicles/transponders per account. Each vehicle, however, must be equipped with a transponder. HOV Accounts HOV accounts are limited to one vehicle and one transponder per account. HOV account holders may travel toll-free in the I-77 Express Lanes when the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV3+) requirement – defined as three or more occupants in the vehicle –has been met, and the user has set HOV3+ status through the N.C. Turnpike Authority’s mobile app/website at least 15 minutes prior to travel. Travel on other N.C. toll facilities are invoiced through the Bill by Mail program at the Bill by Mail toll rate. This account is valid in North Carolina only.Do I need to register all my vehicles?Yes, you must provide NC Quick Pass with information on all vehicles that you will use with your transponder account. Vehicles that are not registered to the account that travel on North Carolina toll roads are not eligible for NC Quick Pass toll discounts and will be charged the full Bill by Mail toll rate.What fees can I expect from my NC Quick Pass transponder account?The following table shows the fees that could be applied to your personal or business account. Fees are subject to change. HOV accounts are not subject to this fee schedule. FeeAmountDescriptionInactive Account$1 per monthFee applies if vehicle has not used a toll for 12 monthsQuarterly Mailed Statement$5 per statementReturned Check$25 per checkFee applies if customer's check is returned due to insufficient funds.I-Toll$5 per monthFee is charged through license plate identification due to the toll system failing to read the vehicle's transponder.If the I-Toll plate toll transactions exceed 15 percent of the total monthly toll transactions, the account will be charged $5 per month.)Customers receiving these monthly charges should contact the NC Quick Pass Customer Service Center to verify the vehicle's transponder is installed and operating properly.Can my transponder be used on more than one vehicle?No, your NC Quick Pass is not transferable to other vehicles. Each vehicle associated with an account requires its own NC Quick Pass transponder.Are motorcycles eligible for a transponder account?Yes, motorcyclists are eligible and are considered Class 1 vehicles. You must register your motorcycle on your account with your other vehicles. Please note: Registered motorcycles can travel toll-free in the I-77 Express Lanes. How do I avoid unnecessary charges?To avoid unnecessary charges or receiving a bill in the mail: Prevent billing errors by keeping your account information (contact information, license plate, vehicle and/or payment card information) up to date. Update your NC Quick Pass account when you get a new license plate or turn in an old license plate. If the toll equipment cannot properly read your transponder, NC Quick Pass attempts to match the license plate on the vehicle to an account. If your new license plate is not linked to your account, you will receive a bill in the mail with the tolls charged at the higher Bill by Mail rates. Monitor and maintain your account balance. The easiest way to maintain your balance is to sign up for automatic replenishment. Will my transponder work outside of North Carolina?The NC Quick Pass sticker pays tolls on all North Carolina toll facilities and on SunPass and Peach Pass facilities in Florida and Georgia.The NC Quick Pass E-ZPass pays tolls on all North Carolina, Florida (SunPass), and Georgia (Peach Pass) toll facilities as well as E-ZPass toll facilities in other states.The NC Quick Pass E-ZPass Flex pays tolls all North Carolina, Florida (SunPass), and Georgia (Peach Pass) toll facilities as well as E-ZPass toll facilities in other states. You can use this transponder to set HOV3+ status and drive toll-free in the I-77 Express Lanes in North Carolina, as well as the I-64, I-66 and I-495/I-95 Express Lanes in Virginia when you meet the occupancy requirements posted on the road. What if I don't use my NC Quick Pass account for more than a year?If there have been no toll transactions on your personal or business account for 12 consecutive months, your account will be considered inactive and you will be notified.If no toll transactions are posted within 30 days of the date of the notification, the account will be charged each month a $1 maintenance fee and your account will remain inactive until a new toll transaction is posted.Accounts will remain open if there is a positive balance.Inactive accounts with zero balances are automatically closed 30 days after the account holder is notified in writing, and any transponders associated with the account will be deactivated. Please note: HOV accounts are not subject to inactive account fees. How do I close my account?You may request that your account be closed by contacting NC Quick Pass, by online message, mail or in person at an NC Quick Pass Customer Service Center locations. 12/7/2018 4:42 PM