Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Kolkata Metro Smart Cards Get Cheaper and More Valid
Imagine a card you use to ride the Kolkata Metro.
It's like a special ticket!
The metro is making these cards cheaper and better.
Starting September 25, the cards will cost less to get, and they will last for ten whole years!
You can get the card at a booking counter or online, and you can add money to it whenever you need to ride.
When you put money on the card, you get a little bonus.
This makes it easier to travel and avoids long waits.
Kolkata Metro smart cards will have a 10-year validity.
The security deposit for the smart card will be reduced to Rs 50.
The minimum issue price will be lowered to Rs 100.
Validity starts from the first swipe at the gate.
Commuters can purchase or recharge cards online or at counters.
- Who
- Kolkata Metro
- What
- Offering cheaper and more valid smart cards
- When
- Starting September 25
- Where
- Kolkata Metro
- Why
- To benefit commuters and reduce queue times.
- New Validity
- 10 years
- Security Deposit
- Rs 50 (down from Rs 80)
- Minimum Issue Price
- Rs 100 (includes Rs 50 deposit + Rs 52 ride value)
- Start Date
- September 25
- Bonus on Recharge
- 5%
- Cards Sold This Month
- Over 50,000