Metro trains are one of the most important transportation systems in Bengaluru (Bangalore) Being the capital city of Karnataka, the city has good metro trains. Anybody can travel using the metro train in the city. You can also buy tickets for your travel. If you don’t want to buy then you should get the Bangalore Metro Card.
Bangalore Metro is very well known as Namma Metro. The same card can be used in both the lines of the metro. (Green Line and Pink Line) This guide will help you out with the complete procedure that you need to follow to get Bangalore Metro Card.
The process is very simple and you won’t be asked to submit any of your documents like a PAN Card or Aadhaar Card. There is a nominal charge you have to pay for the card and that is Rs. 50. And at the same time, you also have to make sure that you maintain a minimum balance of Rs. 50 in the smart card.
So the smart card will cost you Rs. 100 (Card Fees + Recharge) If your balance is less than Rs. 50 then you won’t be able to travel using the card. You should make sure you have enough balance in the card. Currently, there is no online procedure to get the card. The procedure is offline by visiting any of the metro stations in Bangalore.
The process to Get Namma Metro Card
Follow the instructions given below.
- Locate the nearest metro station from your current location.
- Visit the metro station.
- Go to the helpdesk.
- Tell the metro officials that you want a new card.
- You will be asked the amount of balance you want to add to your card.
- Pay the money by cash or digitally using UPI. (Card Fees + Recharge Amount)
- And collect the card from the officials.
Conclusion
This is how simple it is to get Namma Metro Card. Once you get the card all you have to do is tap your card and you are good to go. Make sure you maintain a minimum balance in the card to make sure you won’t face any difficulties during your commute in Bangalore Metro.