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Does the gold Opal card expire?
The Gold Opal card will not expire while you remain eligible for your interstate Seniors Card. You can apply for your Gold Opal card at www.opal.com.au/ordercard. This form is for use by interstate (excluding ACT) Seniors Card holders only.
Can I buy a seniors Opal card at Sydney Airport?
Sydney Airport – You can buy cards at Newslink or WH Smith bookshops at either terminal. Near city train stations – The only train stations that sell Opal cards are the two airport stations.
Can two people use the same Opal card?
Multiple use not permitted: You can only use an Opal Card for one trip at a time. You must not tap on twice with the same Opal Card in order to pay for another person’s trip.
Can you use seniors Opal Card Sydney light rail?
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.
Do Woolworths have a seniors discount?
Q: Does Woolworths offer seniors discount? A: New South Wales Seniors Cardholders are eligible for 5 per cent off Woolworths’ WISH eGift cards.
How long does it take to get a gold Opal card?
Your Opal card will be mailed to you within 5 to 7 working days.
What are you entitled to with a NSW Seniors Card?
The NSW Seniors Card gives you access to the Gold Opal Card transport concessions and public transport concessions Australia-wide. If you reduce your paid employment to 20 hours a week or less (averaged over 12 months), or you retire completely, you can convert your Senior Savers Card to a Seniors Card.
Can you use seniors Opal card on airport line?
*Concession and Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal cards need to be applied for, you cannot get these Opal cards at the airport train stations. **If you use an Opal card to travel by train to or from the Sydney Airport more than twice in a week (Monday to Sunday), the Sydney Airport station access fee weekly cap is applied.
What happens if I forget to tap off Opal?
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.
Is Opal cheaper than credit 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 you get a gold Opal card from train station?
Seniors and pensioners can now buy Gold Opal cards from Opal kiosks located at 40 major train stations, bus interchanges, light rail stops and ferry wharves.
Do Over 60s get free rail travel?
The 60+ Oystercard provides free travel on Transport for London (TfL) services for all Londoners when they reach 60 years old. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free outside of weekday morning peak hours (6:30 – 9:30am) on National Rail services within London.
What is a Gold Opal card?
Introduction. The gold pensioner Opal card gives you unlimited travel for no more than $2.50 a day, on public transport services across the following regions: Sydney (not including the Sydney airport station access fee) Blue Mountains. Central Coast.
Do Coles give seniors discount?
10% Discount for all Senior Card Holders Tue&Wed at Coles.
Does Mcdonalds give free coffee for seniors?
Many locations provide 10 percent off to customers over 50, though discount and age requirement may vary by location. McDonald’s: Discounted coffee and drinks. Many McDonald’s locations offer discounted or free coffee and beverages to seniors.
What can seniors get free?
Freebies for seniors are especially important if you are living on little income. Free Stuff for Seniors. Free Dental Care. Free Medical Services. Free Eye Care. Free Hearing Aids. Free Food for Seniors. Free Mobility Aids. Free Public Transportation.
What age can you get a seniors Opal card?
To be eligible for a NSW Seniors Card, you must be a NSW permanent resident aged 60 or over, doing no more than an average of 20 hours of paid work a week, across a 12 month period.
Can I use my NSW opal card in Queensland?
The travel card is called Opal in New South Wales, myki in Victoria, metrocard in Adelaide, SmartRider in Perth, go card in Queensland, Greencard in Tasmania and MyWay in Canberra.
Can I use NSW opal card in Canberra?
No, as it is outside the Opal card boundaries. You can book by telephone – within Australia 13 22 32 for the price of a local call, seven days a week 0700 to 2200 hours, or book online at NSW Transport (Regional). Rail is a great way to travel to Canberra.
What is the difference between a Seniors Card and a Commonwealth Seniors Card?
2. What is the eligibility difference between the Seniors Card and the Senior Savers Card ? NSW Seniors Card holders must be retired or doing no more than 20 hours of paid employment per week, averaged over a year, whereas NSW Senior Savers Card holders just need to be aged 60 or over.
Do Seniors Card holders get a discount on car registration in NSW?
If you’re a pensioner, you may be eligible for concessions on your vehicle registration in NSW. Eligible pensioners don’t have to pay: motor vehicle tax. conditional registration fees.
Do pensioners get free car registration in NSW?
NSW registration is free for eligible pensioners. NSW stamp duty and transfer fees are not payable by certain DVA pensioners (those receiving a disability pension of 70% or higher, TPI or EDA pensioners or those assessed under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 at 50 or more impairment points).
