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Opal

Get an Opal card, manage your card and tips for travel around Sydney and surrounds.

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Get an Opal card

Opal is the smartcard ticketing system used on public transport in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra.

You can also use a contactless payment to pay an Adult fare. But if you qualify for concession fares, you can save money with an Opal card.

You can get an Opal card in person or online. Add value before you travel and tap on and off to pay your fare.

See Opal terms of use and Opal privacy policy.

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Where you can travel

Opal cards can be used to pay for travel on public transport in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra.

  • Download Opal network map (PDF, 475.1KB)
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How to use your Opal card

Manage your Opal card

Register your card, activate a new card, check your balance, block lost or stolen Opal cards.

Top up your Opal card

Top up online or set up auto top up so you're always ready to travel.

Tap on and tap off every trip

To pay the right fare, tap on at the start of your trip and tap off at the end.

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Choose the payment that best suits you

There are a range of options to pay for your travel on public transport, including credit/debit cards, digital wallets, Opal cards and Opal single tickets.

  • Ways to pay

Fares

Find out about Opal fares.

Eligibility and concessions

Concessions are available for eligible customers to travel on NSW public transport.

Opal benefits

Use your contactless card or device or an Opal card to enjoy Opal benefits.

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Need assistance?

Report your card lost or stolen
Opal refunds and fare adjustments
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Commonly asked questions about Opal

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