This announcement was made in a ceremony at the Delhi Metro headquarters attended by DMRC MD, Dr. Vikas Kumar, MD & CEO of Airtel Payments Bank Mr. Anubrata Biswas, and other senior officials from both the organisations.

The co-branded cards – Debit cards and PPI–MTS (Prepaid Payment Instrument for Mass Transit Systems) Cards – will allow commuters to pay for metro travel across multiple cities and transit systems using a single open-loop card. This represents a significant upgrade from existing DMRC-issued cards, which are limited to the Delhi Metro network. The initiative is aligned with the Government of India’s ‘One Nation, One Card’ vision, aimed at simplifying and unifying transit payments across the country.

The cards will be available at all DMRC stations in the next 10 days, ensuring easy accessibility for commuters. In addition, users can recharge their cards digitally at any time through the DMRC app or the Airtel app, significantly reducing the need to queue at stations for top-ups.

Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd, said, “DMRC has consistently focused on adopting innovative solutions to enhance passenger convenience. This exclusive partnership with Airtel Payments Bank and the introduction of co-branded NCMC cards will enable seamless and interoperable travel for our commuters, not only within the Delhi Metro network but also across multiple transit systems nationwide.”

Mr. Anubrata Biswas, MD & CEO, Airtel Payments Bank, said, “Our partnership with DMRC reflects a shared vision to simplify and modernise urban mobility through secure, digital-first solutions. With the launch of the co-branded ‘On-the-Go’ NCMC cards, we are enabling commuters to experience seamless travel across transit systems, while advancing the larger ambition of ‘One Nation, One Card’ for India.”

Existing issued cards will continue to function as usual. DMRC will continue to further promote the sale of NCMC cards going forward.

This initiative marks a broader shift towards embedding digital payments seamlessly into everyday mobility, bringing together transit and banking to create a more integrated commuter experience.

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Aligned with the Government of India’s One Nation, One Card vision, the new offering includes both Debit and Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) options. These cards will be rolled out across all Delhi Metro stations within the next ten days, ensuring they are easily accessible to the general public. To further enhance user convenience and eliminate the need for physical queues, the cards support digital recharging through both the DMRC and Airtel mobile applications. While these new cards offer expanded utility, DMRC confirmed that existing metro cards will remain functional, though the focus will shift toward promoting NCMC technology for future commuters.

This partnership highlights a strategic shift toward merging banking services with public infrastructure to create a digital-first commuter experience. Dr. Vikas Kumar emphasized that the initiative is centered on passenger convenience, while Anubrata Biswas noted that the collaboration reflects a shared goal of modernizing urban travel through secure and simplified payment solutions. By embedding financial tools directly into the transit experience, the DMRC and Airtel Payments Bank are helping to build a more connected and efficient transportation landscape across the country.

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