If you travel across different cities, you will know the small annoyance of juggling a separate transit card for each metro and bus network. The Bharat Yatra Card is designed to end that. It is a prepaid card built on India's National Common Mobility Card framework, so a single tap pays your fare on any NCMC-enabled metro or bus, wherever you are.
1 Bharat Yatra Card key facts
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Prepaid NCMC transit card |
| Issued by | Pine Labs, powered by RuPay |
| Price | around Rs 50 |
| KYC | Zero KYC, name and mobile number only |
| Top-up | Instant via UPI, QR or Bharat Connect |
| Offline | Works offline at gates and terminals |
| Max balance | Rs 2,000 at any time |
Details reflect the card's launch information. Confirm current terms on the official Bharat Yatra Card site or app.
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The card has been made available for doorstep delivery through quick-commerce platforms, which is the easiest way to get one without visiting a counter.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Order the card through a partner app such as Blinkit, where available |
| 2 | Download the Bharat Yatra app on your phone |
| 3 | Scan the QR code in the welcome kit to start activation |
| 4 | Register with your first name, last name and mobile number |
| 5 | Load balance instantly using UPI, then tap and travel |
3 Where it works and who it suits
Doorstep delivery has rolled out in cities including Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Ahmedabad, and the card works wherever the NCMC network is live. It suits frequent commuters, inter-city travellers and anyone who would rather top up over UPI in seconds than queue at a station counter. The offline capability is handy too, since the card still works at gates where connectivity is patchy.
A couple of practical notes: the maximum balance is Rs 2,000, so load what you need for your trips, and remember that transactions can take a day or two to reflect in the app. For most riders, though, the appeal is simple. Buy once, top up over UPI, and tap your way across the country on a single card.
? Frequently asked questions
What is the Bharat Yatra Card? +
It is a prepaid NCMC transit card issued by Pine Labs and powered by RuPay. One card works for tap-and-pay travel across metros, buses and other NCMC-enabled networks, replacing multiple city-specific transit cards.
How much does it cost and is KYC needed? +
The card costs about Rs 50 and is a zero-KYC product, so no identity documents are required at purchase. You only register a name and mobile number on the Bharat Yatra app to activate it.
How do I get the card? +
It has been made available for doorstep delivery through quick-commerce, including Blinkit, in cities such as Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Ahmedabad. You then activate it via a QR code on the app.
How do I top it up and what is the limit? +
Recharge instantly over UPI, QR scan or the Bharat Connect platform through the app, or at metro stations and bus depots. The card holds a maximum balance of Rs 2,000 at any time.