Getting Around With Amex

Using your Card on public transport

 

Tap on and off with your Card to enjoy Opal benefits plus American Express rewards when you commute using the Opal Network or Translink.

 

Get rewards every time you travel across New South Wales and Queensland using your American Express® Card on eligible bus, train, metro, light rail, or ferry services.

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Opal Network

 

Using your American Express Card to pay on the Opal Network comes with many additional benefits, like never having to worry about top-ups or carrying an extra Card. Earn points on every journey, get Adult Opal benefits like discounted off-peak metro/train fares, and be rewarded for your commute when you use your American Express Card to tap on and off an eligible bus, train, metro, light rail, or ferry.

 

To know more about using your American Express Card on Opal Network, click here.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • On which routes can I pay fares using my American Express® Card?
    You can use your American Express Card on public transport on the Opal and Translink network. This includes all eligible trains, buses, metro, rail services, ferries and light rail services across New South Wales and Queensland. To know more about eligible services: Click here for New South Wales and here for Queensland.
  • How do I pay for my travel with my American Express Card?
    Just like a go or Opal Card, you need to tap on at the start of your journey and tap off at the end of your journey.
  • What are the benefits of using my Card?
    Simply tap on and tap off with your American Express Card or a linked device, and get the same fare and travel benefits as an Opal Card, so Adult Opal fare pricing applies. There’s no need to queue to buy a ticket or top up your Opal Card. You’ll also be earning points as normal.
    It does not include Opal Park & Ride free car park access and Concession, Senior/Pensioner & Child fares. For more details please refer to https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/opal/contactless-payments