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They both work the same? Can by 2 for 2 cars, still cheaper..

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Originally Posted by jimmemac (Post 1380296)

The $5 one is good only on one car for as long as you own it(glues on and is not transferable to another car, sell it and it is done. The other is for a transponder that may be put on more than one vehicle that you own

So how long does the $5 one last day, week, month? Or so many toll booth passes?

So how long does the $5 one last day, week, month? Or so many toll booth passes?
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Yes, like to know the above too please

FAQ does not differentiate these two kinds.

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Originally Posted by Maddie2009 (Post 1380420)

So how long does the $5 one last day, week, month? Or so many toll booth passes?
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Yes, like to know the above too please

The $5 is to buy the unit. You then go online and register the unit, enter your vehicle info and credit card number, and they will charge your CC $25 and put that into your account. Then each time you go through a toll plaza, the subtract the toll from your account. When the balance in the account gets low, they will replenish it from your CC. Some states give a discount for using their systems vs cash, not sure about FL, but its all about convenience. I feel its worth it even if I only go to the airport once or twice a year. Also works @ the airport parking garage.

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Originally Posted by Maddie2009 (Post 1380617)

FAQ does not differentiate these two kinds.

Actually...it does.

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2. How much does it cost to use the SunPass system?

A: The SunPass Portable transponder costs $19.99 plus tax and the SunPass Mini Sticker transponder costs $4.99 plus tax (all out of state customers are required to pay a flat 6% sales tax).

Transponders are available online at SunPass.com and at all authorized SunPass retailers. Both units allow motorists to have tolls electronically deducted from a prepaid account. Both require a minimum opening balance of $10 for a personal account.

Commercial accounts have a different opening balance. Please contact the SunPass Customer Service Center to inquire about a commercial account and determine the opening balance required.

In essence, $5 buys you a permanent sticker and $19.99 buys you a transponder with suction cups...that can be moved from one vehicle to another.

The purchase price does not include a balance to pay the actual tolls...you have to register and add money to your account for that.

On Edit: I see Smurphy answered the question also. :thumbup:

Thank you. $5 works like a transponder, but it's not portable, but cheaper than the transponder.

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Originally Posted by Maddie2009 (Post 1380913)

Thank you. $5 works like a transponder, but it's not portable, but cheaper than the transponder.

Actually, BOTH are 'transponders.'

One is permanently attached...the other portable.

Both need to have money added to the account to use...based on the serial number of the transponder.

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Originally Posted by smurphy (Post 1380640)

Some states give a discount for using their systems vs cash, not sure about FL, but its all about convenience. I feel its worth it even if I only go to the airport once or twice a year. Also works @ the airport parking garage.

Florida does give a discount. It seems that the percentage varies, depending on the toll plaza. Looking at our account activity it appears that it is roughly anywhere from about 4% to 9%.

Several times a month we go to Orlando or Melbourne (to visit our son) and we feel that it definitely is much more convenient than waiting in line. There have been several times when the cash lines were backed up a long way and we just drive straight through. There are quite a few toll plazas where you don't even have to slow down when going through the SunPass lanes. Well worth the $5 in our opinion.