Contactless payments
Travel lighter with your credit or debit card or device
Tap on and tap off
Use the same card or device (American Express, Mastercard, Visa) to complete a trip
Just turn up
No need to top up in advance
Same Opal benefits
You'll be charged an Adult Opal fare
Same Adult fares, same Opal benefits
You will pay an Adult fare, and receive the same Opal benefits including:
- $2 discount for every transfer between modes as part of one journey.
- Daily, Weekly, Friday/Weekend fare caps.
- 30% discount on metro/train, bus and light rail fares outside peak times.
Types of contactless payments
Where you can travel
Contactless payments can be used to pay for travel on public transport in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra.
Tips to pay the right fare
- Use the same device or card to tap on and tap off public transport.
- Separate your cards in your wallet to avoid card clash
- Make sure your device is charged for the duration of your trip