Now, recharge Metro smart cards online

Mumbai, Dec 26: Now, you need not stand in long queues to get your smart card recharged.

Mumbai Metro One has launched an online top-up facility for smart cards whereby commuters can recharge their cards through internet-enabled mobile phones and computers.

"The company has launched the top-up facility of CSC and the online recharge services will be available to smart card users with over 50 banks," a release said on Thursday.

The services will be led by ICICI Bank and State Bank of India BSE through their payment gateway services. Commuters will be able to pay from more than 50 banks through internet banking, debit cards and credit cards, it said.

"This is the latest addition to our volley of commuter friendly and innovative products introduced since the launch of Mumbai Metro. We always strive to bring value addition and ensure comfort to the commuters with help of advanced technology and and our partners," MMOPL spokesperson said.

The company, a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure, will introduce similar services for the trip-based passes in future, the spokesperson added.

Like any other payment of utility bills, this facility will be available round the clock, besides checking one's smart card balance as well as validity online.

OneIndia News
(With agency inputs)