Question: if you are getting an EZ-Pass, what is best source in terms of saving money. From a quick read of the wikipedia entry for EZ-Pass, it looks as if MD, DE Memorial Bridge, and Peace Bridge are the best deals. Anybody know otherwise, eg plans from any of those to impose a monthly fee? Thanks.

Background/personal history:
We had EZ-Pass starting around 1999 or 2000 when we drove a lot from DC to NY, got the EZ-Pass from NY State (or Port Authority?). We didn't realize there was any difference between plans but that one was then a good deal, and it saved us lots of time and money. Then we had kids, stopped making the drive very much. Then NY State imposed a $1 monthly fee on EZ-Pass holders. I hated the idea of paying $12 per year for something I used less than once a year. Then a relative borrowed and lost our EZ-Pass, so we canceled it and stopped paying the fees. Now we may be driving to New York more, want to get a new EZ-Pass but not pay unnecessary fees.

DRJBTC is what I use, no fees, no deposit when signing up with a credit card.

OK thanks. That's what I meant when I said DE Memorial Bridge. Sounds like EZ-Pass users can save a few bucks by switching from other providers to it, MD, or Peace Bridge, all of which seem to have the same no-deposit, no-fees deal.

Some might offer a small discount, ie .80 instead of a $1. In NY, that V something Narrows bridge is like $1 cheaper with EZ Pass than cash (but that bridge is like 9 bucks, maybe even $10 now)

You don't have to live in the state selling it, so you save money by buying from one of these 3 no-deposit no fee sources, instead of say MA or the Port Authority.

Re-check your statement. There is not one NY State EZ-Pass. Looks like the Port Authority and NY Thruway EZ-Pass hit you for $1 per month (but you only pay when your balance drops below the certain level and they top you off with another $25 charge). Sounds like the Peace Bridge and Triborough Bridge EZ-Pass have no monthly charge. See the Wikipedia list.

So if I signed up for two tags at DRJTBC (under one account) they still debit my credit card for $25, but that all goes directly to tolls, right? No other recurring fees?

Thanks for confirming. I use a local EZPass here in PA a lot but I didnt want to signup and pay the annual fee that PA charges. But if I can avoid that with getting one from DRJTBC then I will save myself a minute or two with EZPass.

Does NY EZPass work in IL?

Does NY EZPass work in IL?

Yes.

I had that monthly 1$ fee deducted in the past on my EZ pass statement but recently it stopped... maybe customers complained?

EDIT: NY EZ pass to answer the question just below