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Opal

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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.

Use Opal or contactless

Use an Opal card or contactless payment to pay for your travel on public transport in Sydney and surrounds.

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.

Eligibility and concessions

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

Fares and payments

Check Opal fares and other ways to pay for your travel.

Opal support and customer care

How to get a refund or replace your Opal card.

News

COVID Safe Travel Notifications on Opal Travel app

Opal Metro Train

COVID Safe Travel Notifications are a world first innovation providing advanced personalised alerts for physical distancing on trains and Metro, all without having to plan a trip.

Improved Trip Planning on the Opal Travel app

Opal

New functionality in the Opal Travel app allows for easier access to real-time information on all upcoming services leaving from a selected station, stop or wharf.

Changes to school student concession cards

Opal Metro Train Bus Ferry Light rail

Eligible students 16 years old or older will be able to apply for the Transport Concession Entitlement Card.

Changes to off-peak fares from 5 October

Opal

Opal off-peak fares will change from Monday 5 October 2020. The temporary 50% off-peak travel discount is returning to the normal 30% discount.

Opal fare changes from 6 July

Opal

Public transport fares will change in the Opal network, from 6 July 2020.

Increased services for trains and buses

Opal Train Bus

Extra services will be added to the public transport network across Sydney to temporarily increase capacity for physical distancing and provide more travel options.

Park&Ride car park availability in real-time

Opal Drive

See how many vacant car parking spaces are available in select Transport Park&Ride car parks in Sydney under a new trial.

5 quick tips for using contactless payments

Opal

Five tips that will make it easier to pay for your travel using your American Express, Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card or linked device.

Try the updated Opal Travel app

Opal

The Opal Travel app has been updated with a new look, user experience and more features.

Earn up to $2 travel credits with Opal Connect

Opal On Demand

Opal Connect provides you with a convenient way to plan, book and pay for your On Demand travel through a single payment platform.

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