Opal users can now pay with their Fitbit

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Fitbit has announced its users will be able to leave their Opal cards at home and instead use their wearable devices to tap on for public transport.

The service will be open to those using Fitbit Ionic, Fitbit Versa and Fitbit Charge 3, according to techAU.

“We’re thrilled that Sydneysiders can now take advantage of Fitbit Pay for their commute, providing users with a quick and easy way to tap on and off to their train, ferry or light rail directly from their Fitbit device,” Fitbit regional director ANZ, Shaun Colligan told techAU.

“Australians have embraced digital payment technologies with the nation truly leading the global charge to a cashless society. It’s important that we can converge these technologies seamlessly, to make life even easier and more convenient.”

Currently, Fitbit users can also use Fitbit Pay to make payments at the four major banks, Bendigo Bank and Latitude Financial Services.

Commuters learnt in November they could now use their credit card or mobile to tap on and off at train stations, meaning travellers no longer needed to rely on their Opal cards.

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