Details
- Name
- Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal fares
- Discount Available
Unlimited travel for $2.50 a day - get around as much as you want on metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter and the Illawarra. (Excludes Sydney Airport Station Access Fee)
- Exclusion Details
Senior Savers Card holders working more than 20 hours a week in paid employment are not eligible for Gold Opal transport concessions
Overview
Sign up for a Gold Opal Card or, set up a Transport Connect account online and link your Seniors Card to your debit or credit card. Then simply tap on and off with your credit or debit card, phone or smartwatch.
Find out more at transportnsw.info/linkmyconcession
You deserve the best transport discounts around
That's exactly what you get when you use the Gold Opal Card or a linked credit or debit card as a Seniors Card member. (Please note: Senior Savers Card holders working more than 20 hours a week in paid employment are not eligible for Gold Opal transport concessions).
You'll receive:
- Unlimited travel for $2.50 a day - get around as much as you want on metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter and the Illawarra. (Excludes Sydney Airport Station Access Fee). Find out more about Opal or plan a trip using Trip Planner.
- Convenient ticketing options- Choose the ticket that is convenient for you. Order an Opal card, which is a reusable, reloadable smart card. Or, link your Seniors Card to your own credit or debit card online so you can tap with your card of choice and get all the same fares and benefits.
- Protection - even if your Opal card is lost or stolen, your balance is safe and secure, and can be transferred to a new card.
- Transport concessions Australia-wide - check the Seniors Card website for the state or territory you're visiting for details on how to qualify.
You must carry your Seniors Card when travelling on a concession fare as proof of entitlement or you may be fined.
INTERSTATE SENIORS CAN HAVE A GOLD OPAL TOO!
If you're an Australian resident and have a valid Seniors Card issued by an Australian State or Territory Government, you too can enjoy our best transport discounts with a Gold Opal Card.
Note: You must have a state or territory government Seniors Card. Other cards including the National Seniors Card, Queensland Seniors Business Discount Card, Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card and New Zealand SuperGold Card do not qualify.
For more information, please visit the website.