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“With this new technology, customers also have the option to tap on and off using mobile wallets on smartphones, tablets and wearable devices that are linked to their American Express, Mastercard or Visa card,” Mr Constance said. …
Also, is it cheaper to use Opal or debit card? Unless you require child fares, it’s cheaper to pay for your travel using a contactless credit or debit card or linked device or an Opal card than using an Opal single ticket.
Amazingly, do the Sydney Ferries take the Opal card? You can pay for your ferry trip in Sydney using your Opal card on Sydney Ferries where you can take advantage of all the Opal benefits. You can also use it on private ferries with OpalPay to have the operator’s fare deducted from your Opal account. OpalPay fares are different to standard Opal fares.
Furthermore, can you use Opal card on Fast ferry? Opal cards can be used on the Fast Ferry’s OpalPay system – although this is a different payment system to that used by Opal. Opal cards can be used on both systems but different pricing structures, terms and conditions apply to each.
In this regard, do you tap off with debit card? You must tap off at the end of your trip using the same card you tapped on with. If you don’t tap on and off you will be charged the maximum default fare, and you could also be fined for fare evasion.
What is the contactless symbol?
Contactless cards have a wave-like symbol that looks similar to a wi-fi symbol on the front of your card. This indicates that you can pay for purchases by tapping your card at checkout with participating retailers, such as Costco and Target.
What happens if I don’t tap off my Opal card?
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.
Can you buy an Opal card from Woolworths?
Opal Cards now available from 1,000 retailers including 7-Eleven and Woolworths. … “Customers can now visit 1,000 retailers to get their Opal card, including all 200 7-Eleven stores across Greater Sydney, newsagents, petrol stations and local corner stores,” Ms Berejiklian said.
Why is Opal card so expensive?
Since Opal cards were introduced that’s seen government coffers drained of $10.4 million in revenue. The underpayments are a particular problem at the two stations, Domestic and International, which serve Sydney Airport. Here a surcharge of almost $15 is added to all fares.
How do you pay for Stockton ferry?
You will pay an Adult fare when you tap on and tap off with contactless payments. Use the same credit card, debit card or linked device for all your travel all week to receive the same travel benefits of an Adult Opal card.
How much does the 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.
Do I need a myki card?
You need to have a VISA/Mastercard to use Mobile myki. If you travel on a Full Fare, Senior, Child myki you can use Mobile myki.
How does Opal pay work?
OpalPay is a convenient way to pay for travel using your Opal card on participating transport services, including selected private ferries and On Demand public transport. With OpalPay, you can use your Opal card on a wider range of transport services.
Can you use Opal card on ferry to Taronga Zoo?
The return ticket by ferry is via the Opal card (public transport card with a chip that you can use any day for all of your bus, train and ferry travels in Sydney) and is just a few Australian dollars from Circular Quay-warf (near to the opera house and Sydney Harbour Bridge).
What happens if you don’t tap off the bus?
What happens if I forget to tap off? You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.
How much is the default fare?
If you’re riding a bus: The default bus fare is $4.71. If you’re riding a ferry: The default fare is $7.51. If you’re riding the light rail: You’ll cop a default fare of $3.66. If you’re riding the train: Your default fare is $8.69.
What happens if you forget to tap your EZ Link?
Hence if you don’t tap out with the same card, there will be no credit and you get charged the maximum fare on this card. If you tap out at the back door using another dedicated Ez-Link card, the system will probably alert you that there’s an error and you need to board using the front door.
How do I activate tap to pay?
When exactly do I tap to pay? Once you are prompted to pay (by the cashier, a light on the checkout terminal, etc.), place your contactless chip card or payment-enabled mobile/wearable device within 1 to 2 inches of the Contactless Symbol on the terminal and follow the prompts.
