Get an Opal card

For individuals 16 years or older.

How to get:

• over the counter at Opal retailers
• on the Opal website
• at selected Transport Customer Service Centres
• at selected Service NSW locations

You can also use a contactless payment such as a credit or debit card or linked device to tap on as an alternative to an Adult Opal card.

For children aged 4-15 and full-time NSW/ACT high school students aged 16 and older who have a senior secondary student card issued by their school. 

Check your eligibility

How to get:

• over the counter at Opal retailers
• on the Opal website
• at selected Transport Customer Service Centres
• at selected Service NSW locations

Eligibility categories:

• Tertiary and TAFE students
• Apprentices and trainees
• Job seekers and other approved Centrelink customers

How to get:

Concession Opal cards must be ordered online. You need to provide your proof of concession entitlement when you apply.

Eligibility categories:

• Seniors
• Pensioners
• Asylum seekers
• DVA Veteran Gold card holders

How to get:

Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal cards must be ordered online. You need to provide your proof of concession entitlement when you apply.

For concessions, check your eligibility and provide proof of concession entitlement card details.

Get an Opal card

Free travel Opal cards allow convenient access at metro, train stations, and ferry wharves without staff. The free travel card is not mandatory, but you must always carry your proof of entitlement card with you for free travel.

Eligibility information and how to apply for a free Opal card:

• Ex-members of the Defence Forces with a disability
• NSW Blinded soldiers pass holder
• World War 1 Veteran's Widows Free Pass
• Vision Impaired Person's travel pass

For eligibility and application information, see school student travel concessions.

Log in to your Opal account and order a new card