Where can I use my Opal card in NSW?
Where can I use my Opal card in NSW?
You can use an Opal card for an Opal fare on metro/train, bus, ferry or light rail services in Sydney and surrounds. You can also use your Opal card on some private services where you can see ‘OpalPay accepted here’. With OpalPay, just tap with your Opal card for fast, convenient way to pay your fare.
How much will my trip cost Opal?
With an Adult Opal card you can travel as much as you want on metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail services within the Opal network and you never pay more than $16.30 a day, $50 a week or $8.15 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Are Opal cards being phased out?
Bye-Bye Opal Card: Sydney’s Transport Network Has Officially Gone Contactless. Now you can tap onto buses, ferries, trains and light rail with your credit or debit card anywhere in the city. Say goodbye to your Opal card. Opal cards are still required to redeem concession discounts.
Where is the Opal network?
Sydney
The Opal network comprises: the Sydney Metro network. the Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity networks. the bus networks of the cities of Sydney and Newcastle and the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Illawarra and Hunter regions.
Can I use bank card instead of Opal?
Accepted contactless cards If your Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit or debit card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay for your travel. You’ll pay an Adult Opal fare. Check with your card issuer if you’re not sure if your card is contactless-enabled or if it’s rejected.
How do I use my credit card instead of Opal?
If you have an American Express, Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal readers. Just look for the contactless payment symbol . Contactless payments are available on all public transport in the Opal network.
How does Opal work for public transport in Sydney?
Opal is the smartcard ticketing system used to pay for travel on public transport in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Add value before you travel and tap on and off to pay your fare.
Where do I use my Opal card in Sydney?
Opal cards are smartcard tickets that you use to pay for travel on public transport in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Check your eligibility to find out which Opal card is best for you. Children aged 3 years and under travel free.
How to apply for a Concession Opal card?
First you’ll need to apply for a Transport Concession Entitlement Card. Then with your TCID number handy apply online for your Concession Opal card. Find out more. Before applying for your Concession Opal card, you need to have successfully applied for a Transport Concession Entitlement Card, as you must have both cards to travel.
Can a contactless card be used as an opal card?
If you have a contactless-enabled credit or debit card or linked device, contactless payments are available on the Opal network as an alternative to an Adult Opal card.