How do I log into Opal?

You will need these to log in and manage your account.
  1. Choose a username * We recommend making your username the same as your email address.
  2. Choose a password *
  3. Confirm Password*
  4. Choose an Opal PIN *
  5. What is the answer to your Security Question?

Do you have to register Opal card?

Not all Opal cards need to be registered to travel, however there are benefits when you do. You can register Opal cards at any time online or through the Opal Travel app. Unregistered Adult and Child/Youth Opal cards are available at Opal retailers.

How do I set up Opal on my phone?

Getting started
  1. Register your interest and contact details.
  2. Download the Opal digital card trial app and link it to your Opal Connect account.
  3. Select your auto top up amount and payment method.
  4. Add the Opal digital card to your digital wallet to tap on and tap off at Opal readers when using public transport.

Where can I put money on my Opal card?

Can I use my phone instead of Opal card?

Enter the Opal card number and security code of the card you want to link to your account. Enter a nickname for your Opal card (optional). Select the ‘Link card’ button.

Can I use my debit card instead of Opal?

To use your phone as your Opal card you’ll need a bank or credit card provider that supports Google Pay, Apple Pay or Samsung Pay and a smartphone with NFC (near-field communication). You’ll then be able to tap on and off as you would with your Opal card.

Can I tap on with my Opal app?

If you have an American Express, Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal readers. Just look for the contactless payment symbol . Contactless payments are available on all public transport in the Opal network.

Is it cheaper to use an Opal card?

Simply tap on and tap off with your mobile device to pay for public transport, similar to using a contactless-enabled phone or watch. All travel trips and payments can be viewed in the Opal digital card trial app.

Can two people use same Opal card?

Opal is cheaper. using the Opal card gives you a discount on the full fare. using a credit card means you are charged the full fare.

How much does it cost to get an Opal card?

Multiple use not permitted: You can only use an Opal Card for one trip at a time. You must not tap on twice with the same Opal Card in order to pay for another person’s trip.

What happens if you don’t tap off Opal?

There is no charge for an Opal card, however a minimum top up value of $20 for an adult card, or $10 for a child or concession card, applies at retailers or when using top up machines. Top up amounts of $10 for adult and $5 for child or concession are available when topping up online.

Is Opal card cheaper than single ticket?

Can I add Opal card to Apple wallet?

If you do not tap on, you may be fined for travelling without a valid ticket. If you tap on at the beginning and then forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip. Incomplete trips are not counted towards the Weekly Travel Reward on your Opal card.

How do I know if I tapped on Opal?

Opal benefits

Lower fares – Opal card fares are cheaper than Opal single trip tickets and Opal single bus tickets. Capped fares – No matter how much you travel with Opal you never pay more than your daily, Weekly or Sunday travel caps.

Can I get money back from my Opal card?

The Opal digital card can be added to Apple Wallet on iPhone or Apple Watch, Samsung Pay on Samsung phones, and will also be available in Google Pay shortly. The Opal digital card will be trialled by up to 10,000 Adult Opal customers and will run for 12 months.

Is there a daily limit on Opal card?

An Opal card reader shows your card balance when you tap on or off. You can also check your balance at a top up machine or an Opal retailer, if you’re a registered user, you can also log in to your account or if unregistered, use your Opal card number.