The use of American Express cards across the Transport NSW contactless payments system has now been expanded for use across the Sydney, Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Central Coast and Hunter Regions of the State.
American Express card members can now pay for their travel using an American Express card, mobile wallet or wearable device on bus, train, ferry or light rail services.
And American Express says contactless payment journeys are at parity pricing with Adult Opal Card journeys, allowing passengers to still benefit from Opal weekly discounts and fare reductions.
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Additionally, over the last three years, American Express says mobile wallet transactions have increased 10-fold, ‘further demonstrating greater engagement from Australians with new technology and changing payment trends”.
Adam Roberts, Vice President, Digital, Data and Payments Innovation American Express said: “Commuters with American Express cards can now enjoy the convenience and flexibility of using their American Express card, mobile wallet or wearable to tap on and tap off at the Opal reader – providing them with the fastest and simplest way to get around.
“Our ongoing investment in digital capabilities and growth of the number of businesses accepting our cards is enabling card members to easily use their Amex card or mobile wallet in more places than ever before.”
To mark the launch of American Express card use on NSW transport services the company says it will be running an Amex offer for eligible card members, available through the Amex app and their online account.
American Express says previous Amex Offers with Transport for NSW capped out within 24 hours, with card members enrolled in the offer redeeming the discount for at least one journey.
