Transport Concession Entitlement Card
Job seekers and approved Centrelink customers may be able to get cheaper public transport.
To access cheaper concession fares you need a Transport Concession Entitlement Card. You must carry your entitlement card when travelling with a Concession Opal card or with a contactless payment card/device linked to your entitlement card.
It's free to apply for the entitlement card.
Apply for a card
To apply for an entitlement card refer to the Transport for NSW website.
Renew or replace your entitlement card
You can renew online up to 21 days before your card expires.
If your card is lost or stolen, you can order a replacement online. A replacement fee may apply.
Until your renewal or replacement card arrives, you must use an adult Opal card or adult ticket.
If your personal or contact details change, you can update the details on your card online.
To renew, replace or update your entitlement card refer to the Transport for NSW website.
Concession Opal card or linked contactless payment card/device
Job seekers and approved Centrelink customers can access cheaper public transport on the Opal network with a Concession Opal card or a contactless payment card or device linked to your concession entitlement.
You must carry your Transport Concession Entitlement Card when you travel on Concession Opal fares, either with your Concession Opal card or with your linked contactless payment card/device.
To order your Concession Opal card or link your concession entitlement to your credit or debit card refer to the Transport for NSW website.
Regional travel
Eligible job seekers and approved Centrelink customers can get concession fares on NSW TrainLink Regional services. Note concession fares are not available for sleeping berths on NSW TrainLink Regional services.
Have your Transport Concession Entitlement Card with you when you book for NSW TrainLink Regional services.
For regular local bus services outside the Opal network check with your Local Transport Operators to find out if you're entitled to concession fares.