Editor's Review
Opal Travel is your go-to app for navigating public transport in Sydney and its surrounding regions! 🇦🇺 Whether you're a daily commuter or an occasional traveler, this app is designed to make your journeys smoother and more convenient. 🎉
Key Features:
🗺️ Trip Planning: Plan your trips effortlessly! See fare estimates and find the best routes to reach your destination. No more guesswork – just straightforward travel planning! 🧭
📱 Opal Balance Top-Up: Top up your Opal balance on the go! Never worry about running out of funds again. Keep your card ready for seamless tap-ons. 💰
💳 Card Registration: Register your Opal card or credit/debit card to keep track of your travel expenses and manage your account with ease. Secure and simple! 🔒
🧾 Travel History: View your travel history and transactions for both Opal and credit/debit card tap-ons. Keep an eye on your spending and travel patterns! 📊
🔄 Automatic Top-Ups: Set up automatic balance top-ups to ensure you always have sufficient funds. Say goodbye to manual top-ups! ⏰
🚨 Lost or Stolen Cards: Report a lost or stolen Opal card and transfer the balance to another card. Protect your funds and travel without worry. 🛡️
📍 Location-Based Alerts: Get location-based alerts as you approach your stop. Never miss your destination again! 🔔
⚠️ Delay Notifications: Receive notifications about delays and disruptions specific to your trip. Stay informed and adjust your plans accordingly. ℹ️
✅ Weekly Travel Rewards: Check your weekly travel rewards and see how much you've saved. Enjoy the perks of being a regular traveler! 🎁
🤳 Opal Card Scanning: Scan your Opal card with your device to check tap-on status, account balance, and weekly travel rewards (compatible NFC-enabled Android devices only). Instant access to your card information! ✨
🏪 Opal Retailer Locations: See Opal retailer locations on a map. Find the nearest top-up point whenever you need it. 📍
Designed for use with Adult, Child/Youth, Concession, and Senior/Pensioner Opal cards, and compatible with American Express, MasterCard, and Visa. Please note that Opal card scanning may not work on all devices, and the app is not compatible with rooted (jailbroken) Android devices. 👍
By installing Opal Travel, you agree to the app's Terms of Use and to receive any amendments electronically via Google Play. Transport for NSW will not send you a paper copy. 📜
For more information, visit https://transportnsw.info/apps/opal-travel. 🌐
Features
Plan trips and estimate fares 🗺️
Top up your Opal balance on the go 📱
Register your Opal or credit/debit card 💳
View travel history and transactions 🧾
Set up automatic balance top-ups 🔄
Report lost/stolen card and transfer balance 🚨
Get location-based alerts for your stop 📍
Receive delay and disruption notifications ⚠️
Check weekly travel rewards easily ✅
Scan Opal card for status, balance (NFC) 🤳
Find Opal retailer locations on a map 🏪
Pros
Convenient trip planning with fare estimates 🗺️
Easy Opal balance top-up on the go 📱
Simplified card registration process 💳
Detailed travel history and transaction tracking 🧾
Automated balance top-ups for uninterrupted travel 🔄
Quickly report lost or stolen cards and transfer balance 🚨
Location-based alerts for upcoming stops 📍
Timely notifications on delays and disruptions ⚠️
Simple weekly travel reward checks ✅
Scan Opal card for status, balance, and rewards (NFC) 🤳
Cons
Opal card scanning may not work on all devices 📱
Not compatible with rooted (jailbroken) Android devices 🔒
Limited to specific Opal card types and payment methods 💳