Is it cheaper to use Opal card
Off-peak travel is 30% cheaper when using an Opal card.
Without an Opal card, you do not get any reduction and pay peak fares all the time..
Can you catch a train without an opal card
If you don’t have an Opal card or use contactless payments, you will need to get an Opal single trip ticket. Designed as a back up option, Opal single tickets are available for metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail.
Is Opal free on Sunday
With an Adult Opal card you can travel as much as you want on metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail services within the Opal network and you never pay more than $16.10 a day, $50 a week or $8.05 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Please note that: The Opal week runs from Monday to Sunday.
How far can your Opal card take you on a Sunday
You see on a Sunday anyone with an Opal Card can travel for almost 24 hours for $2.80. Or 23 hours, 59 minutes to be exact, from 4:00am Sunday morning until 3:59am on Monday morning.
Can I use Opal card on light rail
Opal cards are smartcard tickets you keep and reuse to pay for travel on public transport. … You can use your Opal card on metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail services.
Can I put my Opal card on my phone
Android users If your mobile device has Near Field Communication, you can scan your Opal card with your phone to see your current Opal balance and recent journey information.
Can you add your Opal card to Apple wallet
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.
Is it cheaper to use opal or debit 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.
Can I add Opal card to Google pay
But while Opal readers currently accept contactless payments by credit and ‘scheme’ debit cards (eftpos is still awaiting integration) via mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, there is currently no integration of Opal directly within those wallets.
How far can I travel on a seniors Opal card
With a Senior/Pensioner Gold Opal card you can travel as much as you want on metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail services within the Opal network and you never pay more than $2.50 a day. Please note that: The Opal week runs from Monday to Sunday.
Can I use Opal app instead of card
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.
Can I use my Opal card on the XPT
You can’t use Opal on the XPT.
Is it worth getting an opal card
Opal Cards are free. You can load as much or as little on them as you like. For sheer convenience, they are worth it- plus some services do not accept cash fares, only Opal cards.
Can you use someone else’s Opal card
19. Subject to clause 22, Free Opal Cards are not transferrable and must only be used by the person to who the Free Opal Card has been issued. You must not permit any other person to use your Free Opal Card.
How much does a Opal card cost
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.