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Traveling around in Chennai just get lot easier now. The Singara Chennai Card – a smart, cashless travel card that works across the city’s metro and MTC bus systems. Whether you take the Chennai Metro, hop on an MTC bus, or plan to travel more frequently around the city, this card is built to make your daily commute easier. Note that in some cases, the bus images displayed are representative. Please contact the respective bus stands and depots for the most up-to-date bus schedules.
Singara Chennai Card for Chennai MTC & Metro Travel
Singara Chennai Card (National Common Mobility Card – NCMC)
The National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) is a smart travel card launched by the Government of India under the “One Nation, One Card” initiative. It allows people to use a single card for multiple transport systems like metro trains, city buses, and even suburban rail, across different cities. The Singara Chennai Card is a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) launched by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) in partnership with the State Bank of India (SBI), which aims to simplify public transportation with a single smart card.
Steps to Get the Singara Chennai Card
You can get the Singara Chennai Card easily in three ways:
- Metro Stations
Visit any Chennai Metro station, share your mobile number, complete a quick OTP process, and recharge your card. No extensive KYC documentation is required. just a valid mobile number and an officially valid document- MTC Bus Depots/ Bus Stands
Available at major MTC Bus Stand like CMBT, Broadway, Tambaram, and Guindy.- Online Pre-Registration
Visit the SBI Transit portal: https://transit.sbi/
Fill in your details, get a reference number, and collect your card from the station.
Benefits of Having a Singara Chennai Card
- No need to carry money, coins or wait for change. Just tap and go!
- Use it on Chennai Metro and MTC buses. Soon, you’ll be able to use it on suburban trains too.
- Reduces delays, especially in conductor less MTC buses.
- Enjoy fare discounts on metro and bus rides.
- Recharge Easily, Top up online, at metro stations, or at MTC depots.
Recharging Singara Chennai Card
- There is a minimum recharge amount for the Singara Chennai Card.
Minimum Recharge Rs. 10/- (Multiples of 10’s)
Maximum Recharge per Transaction: Rs. 2,000/-- You can recharge your Singara Chennai Card through various methods.
At Metro Stations : Visit any Chennai Metro station and recharge your card at the ticket counters.
MTC Bus Depots : Recharge facilities are available at select MTC bus depots across Chennai.
Online Platforms : Use the SBI Transit portal (https://transit.sbi/) to recharge your card online.
Mobile Apps : Recharge through mobile applications like YONO SBI and PhonePe.
Singara Chennai Card is simple, efficient, and saves you time every day. With more transport options getting connected soon, the Singara Chennai Card is a smart step towards smarter travel.
