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Opal

View Opal card activity

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.

Please read the Opal terms of use and Opal privacy policy


Where you can travel on Opal

See the Opal network map (pdf 677KB)

Ways to pay for your travel

Opal cards or contactless payment and other ways to pay for your travel.

A man uses the transport real-time travel app on his phone

Manage your Opal card

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

Opal fares

Use an Opal card or pay with a credit card, debit card or linked device for Adult Opal fares and benefits.

Eligibility and concessions

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

Opal support and customer care

How to get a refund or replace your Opal card.

Tapping on and off

Tap on and tap off for every trip