Ahmedabad Metro Guide

Passengers can purchase Smart cards at any operational station by Payment of Rs. 100/- (Rs. 50/- as Security Deposit and Rs. 50/- as Stored Value) through Cash or POS (Debit/Credit Card). Stored Value Can be used for traveling in Ahmedabad Metro as per the fare chart.

Discount on Ahmedabad Metro Card:

Passengers can purchase a Smart card at any operational station by Payment of Rs. 100/- (Rs. 50/- as Security Deposit and Rs. 50/- as Stored Value) through Cash or POS (Debit/Credit Card). Stored Value Can be used for traveling in Ahmedabad Metro as per fare chart.

Rules on Ahmedabad Metro Card:

• Cashless Smart Card valid for 5 Years from date of Last Recharge.
• Tap Smart Card at the Entry Fare Gate to Enter into the paid area and at the Exit Fare Gate to Exit from the paid area.
• If the Entry-Exit sequence does not follow. There will be an Entry-Exit Mismatch Error in CSC. Passengers shall contact Customer Care at the station to eliminate error.
• Requirement of Minimum Stored Value: A Minimum Stored value of Rs. 20 is required to enter is minimum fare of the system.
• Fare will be deducted at Exit Fare Gates as per journey performed. In case of Entry and exit at the same station, a Minimum Fare Rs.10 will be deducted.
• Passenger can check their Stored Value / Metro Card Amount through the Recharge Card Machine (RCM) and ENQ Machine.
• Stored Value amount of Cashless Smart Card will not be refunded in Cash.
• In case of Unreadable CSC, refund of Stored Value will be provided in new CSC as per Business Rules of GMRC.
• If a passenger wants to refund Readable CSC, only Security Deposit will be refunded after deducting admin charges as per Business Rules of GMRC.
• Process for Refund of Stored value of Unreadable CSC in new CSC will take up to 7 days.

The Ahmedabad Metro Smart Card offers a range of benefits for commuters, making it a convenient and efficient way to travel. Here are several advantages:

• Cost Savings: Smart card users often enjoy discounted fares compared to single-journey token users, making it a cost-effective option for regular commuters.
• Time Efficiency: The smart card allows for quick and seamless entry and exit at metro stations, saving time compared to purchasing tokens for each journey.
• Cashless Transactions: The smart card eliminates the need for cash transactions, providing a convenient and secure way to pay for metro rides.
• Ease of Recharge: Users can easily recharge their smart cards at metro stations, online, or through authorized vendors, ensuring they always have sufficient balance for their journeys.
• Automatic Fare Adjustment: The smart card automatically deducts the appropriate fare for the distance traveled, eliminating the need for manual calculations and ensuring accurate fare deductions.
• Validity Period: Smart cards typically have a longer validity period than single-journey tokens, allowing users to use the card over an extended period before needing to recharge.
• Balance Inquiry: Users can check the remaining balance on their smart cards at metro stations or through online portals, providing transparency and control over their travel expenses.
• Easy Replacement: In case of loss or damage, smart cards can be easily replaced, and the remaining balance transferred to the new card, reducing the inconvenience for users.
• Environmental Impact: The use of smart cards promotes a more sustainable and eco-friendly mode of transportation by reducing the reliance on paper-based tickets and tokens.

• Passenger can recharge Ahmedabad Metro Smart Card using Token Vending Machine (TVM) and Recharge Card Machine (RCM) at Operational Station.
• Other Private Apps: Amazon, Paytm, WhatsApp minimum recharge value Rs. 100/- and for more information goes on official websites.

Developed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in India, the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) stands as the upgraded version of the Contactless metro smart card. It functions as an interoperable transport card and is issued in the forms of prepaid, debit, or credit RuPay cards. Partnered banks, including the State Bank of India, Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, and more, facilitate the issuance of the NCMC.

National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) is used in Ahmedabad Metro for travel purpose.