How do I get an Opal card?

Opal cards can be obtained instantly at thousands of retail locations (newsagents, convenience stores, 7-Eleven) or, for child/youth cards, at some transport hubs. Alternatively, order online via www.opal.com.au for delivery in 5–7 working days. While the card itself is free, a minimum top-up is required ($20 for adults, $10 for children).

Where can I get an Opal card?

Opal cards can be ordered online for delivery to an Australian address within 5 to 7 business days. Adult and Child/Youth Opal cards are also available over the counter from most retailers, including most convenience stores and newsagents.

How much does it cost for an Opal card?

Opal card costs: The Opal card itself is free, but you will need to add value before you travel.

Can a tourist get an Opal card in Sydney?

If you are visiting Sydney and the surrounding regions, an Opal card is the most convenient and affordable way to pay for your fares on public transport. Find out more about Opal for visitors.

How can I get my Opal card?

Order an Opal card online and receive it within 5 to 7 working days. If you need it sooner, you can find an Opal card retailer near you.

How to get around Sydney and Buy an Opal Card!

Is it cheaper to use an Opal card or a debit card?

The cost to travel using your bank card will be the same as using an Opal card.

Can I get Opal for free?

While you are welcome to use the free version of Opal, paying for Opal allows us to maintain and improve the product, and gives you access to Pro features on our iOS app, Mac App and via our Android App.

Can I tap my credit card instead of Opal?

Sydney and surrounds

Within Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra you can use an Opal card or use your credit, debit or mobile device to pay for travel.

Can I catch a train in Sydney without an Opal card?

If you don't have an Opal card or use contactless payments, you can buy an Opal single trip ticket. These tickets are a back up option for metro/train, ferry and light rail services.

Can I buy an Opal card from Sydney airport?

The Domestic station can be accessed from the arrivals level of the T2 and T3 Domestic terminals. To use this service, you can either purchase an Opal Card from the station or WH Smith, or tap on with your Amex, Visa or Mastercard.

Can two people use one Opal card?

One card, one person: Only one person per Opal card, contactless payment card or linked device. Minimum balance requirements: There are minimum balances when travelling with an Opal card, it depends on the type of card and the mode of transport.

How do I avoid the Sydney airport train fare?

Tips For Avoiding Sydney Airport Train Station Fees

A popular option is to take the airport line to Mascot Station and walk 2km or 8 minutes to the airport. If you have many bags and want to avoid walking, you can take the bus from Mascot to the airport.

Can I buy an Opal card at the airport?

Opal cards are available from ticket windows at the Domestic Airport and International Airport stations. Best of all, the more you travel with Opal the more you can save.

How do I pay for a bus ride in Sydney?

There are a range of options to pay for your travel on public transport, including credit/debit cards, digital wallets, and Opal cards. Simply tap on at the start and tap off at the end of your trip.

Is it cheaper to buy an Opal card?

Using an Opal card is always cheaper than buying an Opal single ticket. You only pay for the journeys you make.

What's the cheapest way to get around Sydney?

A more convenient, budget-friendly way of getting around Sydney is making use of its many public transport options. From buses and trains to the light rail and the ferry, there are plenty of options to take you swiftly through the city.

Can you use contactless on trains in Sydney?

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

How do I put money on an Opal card?

You can top up your card:

1. online or by setting up auto top up.
2. via the Opal Travel app.
3. in person at Opal retailers, top-up machines at stops, stations or wharves, or at Transport Customer Service Centres and Service NSW Centres.

What happens if you don't have an Opal card?

If you don't have an Opal card or contactless payment option, you will need to buy an Opal single trip ticket to travel. Opal single tickets are available for metro, train, ferry and light rail. Note: There are Opal single trip tickets are more expensive and there are no Opal benefits.

What happens if you only tap off Opal?

you will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip which is the maximum possible fare for that service, based on your Opal card type. You will never be charged over the Daily Travel Cap. you will miss out on Opal benefits. you could be fined for travelling without a valid ticket.

How much is the Opal ticket at Sydney Airport?

The ticket to or from an Airport station comprises a Gate Pass and a rail component. The Adult Gate Pass is $18.30, or $17.92 when using an Opal Card or a contactless payment. The Child Gate Pass is $16.20 or $16.03 via Opal or Contactless.

Can I have an Opal card on my phone?

The Opal digital card sits in the digital wallet of your mobile device, so you can tap on and tap off with your phone when using public transport. Learn more on how you can register to trial the card.

How much does an Opal cost?

The most valuable Opal, Black Opal, ranges from $50 per carat to $10,000 per carat. Alternatively, White Opal is relatively common and ranges from $10 per carat to $150. Other opal types, such as fire, red, and blue, fall in the $10 to $500 per carat range.

What is a free form Opal?

Freeform opal is a naturally occurring hydrated amorphous form of silica, shaped through non-traditional cutting techniques that follow the stone's natural contours rather than conventional faceting patterns.