WhatsApp users can now recharge their Delhi Metro cards directly through the Meta-owned app, streamlining the process for commuters across Delhi and the NCR region. This feature is powered by PeLocal and supports recharges on all Delhi Metro lines, including the Gurugram Rapid Metro. Users can pay via UPI, debit cards, credit cards, and other methods.
Ravi Garg, Director of Business Messaging at Meta India, informed, “Introducing metro pass recharge via WhatsApp will revolutionize the commuting experience for everyday commuters who use the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC),”
“Offering various payment methods to recharge the card, this integration builds on the success of our previously introduced QR ticketing systems bringing us one step closer to our goal of simplifying transit for millions of people across the NCR region,” he added.
How to recharge your Delhi Metro card via WhatsApp
- Send ‘Hi’ to +91 96508 55800 or scan the provided QR code.
- Select your preferred language: Hindi or English.
- Tap on “Smart Card TopUp.”
- Click “Click here” to be directed to the DMRC Ticket Booking form.
- Enter your Smart Card number and the recharge amount.
- Complete the payment using UPI or your chosen payment method.
What is minimum recharge for Delhi Metro card via WhatsApp?
The minimum recharge amount is Rs 100. Note that there is a fee of 0.40% for debit card transactions and 1.10% for credit card transactions. Payments made via UPI incur no additional charges.
In addition to recharging cards, this service allows users to purchase tokens and access information on train schedules, fares, and station details.