How to buy an AT HOP card Te ara hei hoko i tētahi kāri AT HOP
An AT HOP card makes it easier and cheaper to pay for bus, train and ferry in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. Learn how to buy a HOP card in person or online.
How to buy an AT HOP card
You can buy an AT HOP card online or in person.
- Purchase price: $5 (non-refundable)
- Online: $10 (including $5 credit)
- In person: $5 (with minimum $1 top-up at time of purchase)
- Vending machine: $25 (including $20 credit)
Please note that AT HOP key tags are no longer available for purchase.
Online
Buy an AT HOP card online and get free delivery anywhere in New Zealand. Standard NZ Post shipping may take up to 10 working days.
Please note that you can only buy a gold AT HOP card in person.
In person
Find a HOP retailer near you to buy an AT HOP card or gold AT HOP card in person.
You can also buy HOP cards from vending machines at:
- Auckland Airport, domestic and international terminals
- Downtown ferry terminal
- Devonport ferry terminal.
HOP cards are $25 ($5 for the card loaded with $20 credit).
Buy a gold AT HOP card for seniors
Eligible seniors with a SuperGold card need to buy a gold AT HOP card to travel on public transport at discounted rates.
Please note that you can only buy a gold AT HOP card in person.
Get ready to travel
It’s a good idea to register your AT HOP card online.
With a registered card, you can:
- top up online
- set up an auto top-up so that you never run out of credit before travelling
- apply for concessions you may be eligible for
- get your credit refunded if your card is lost or stolen.
To register, you’ll need to create a MyAT account.