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Delhi Metro Smart Card: Learn all about how to get it, discounts, recharges, and refunds
- bySudha Saxena
- 04 Sep, 2026
Make your journey easier with the Delhi Metro Smart Card. Get 10% off every ride and avoid queues. Learn about purchasing, recharging, and all its benefits.
Delhi Metro Smart Card: First, let's understand what the Delhi Metro Smart Card is. It's essentially a prepaid travel card. Passengers recharge it in advance and then pay their fares using the same card. For regular metro passengers, it's considered more convenient than tokens.
What are the benefits of smart cards?
Time savings Relief from standing in queues Freedom to choose starting and destination station Minimum 10% discount on every trip. Used on DTC, Cluster and Metro feeder buses
Buy from here?
Customer Service Center Smart Card Vending Machine Rs.150/- (Rs.50/- Security Deposit and Rs.100/- Add Value)
How to recharge?
- at the customer service center
- Minimum price Rs 200/-
- Thereafter in multiples of Rs. 100/-
at the ticket vending machine
- Minimum price Rs 100/-
- Thereafter in multiples of Rs. 50/-
Through Credit/Debit Card
- Minimum price Rs 200/-
- Thereafter in multiples of Rs. 100/-
Online recharge
- Through DMRC portal www.dmrcsmartcard.com
- SMS – For ICICI Bank account holders
- (For more details, please visit www.dmrcsmartcard.com ) Maximum amount in Smart Card is Rs. 3000/-
- Validity – Ten years from the date of purchase or last recharge
How much discount is available on smart card?
- 10% on every trip
- An additional 10% discount is given if the passenger enters the paid area during off-peak hours.
- Additional discounts will be available from Monday to Saturday except national holidays.
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