Delhi Metro and Airtel Payments Bank launch co-branded NCMC cards for seamless travel
NEW DELHI, May 10, 2026:- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has collaborated with Airtel Payments Bank to introduce co-branded RuPay On-The-Go cards equipped with National Common Mobility Card technology.
This partnership marks a major advancement in urban mobility, allowing commuters to use a single card for seamless payments across various metro systems, buses, and other transit networks throughout India.
The official launch took place at the Delhi Metro headquarters, attended by Managing Director Vikas Kumar and Airtel Payments Bank CEO Anubrata Biswas, along with other senior leadership from both organizations.These new co-branded offerings include both debit cards and prepaid payment instruments for mass transit systems, serving as open-loop cards that function far beyond the traditional Delhi Metro network.
This initiative directly supports the One Nation, One Card vision of the Government of India, which aims to unify and simplify the payment experience for travelers across the country. Commuters will be able to purchase these cards at all metro stations within the next 10 days, ensuring widespread accessibility for the daily traveling public.
To enhance user convenience and eliminate the need for standing in long queues, the cards can be recharged digitally at any time through the official Delhi Metro or Airtel mobile applications. Managing Director Vikas Kumar emphasized that this collaboration is part of a consistent effort to adopt innovative solutions that improve passenger experience.
By integrating banking and transit, the DMRC aims to provide a more fluid and integrated journey for passengers who frequently transition between different modes of transport.Airtel Payments Bank CEO Anubrata Biswas noted that the partnership reflects a shared commitment to modernizing urban mobility through secure, digital-first solutions.
While the new NCMC cards will be actively promoted moving forward, the DMRC confirmed that all existing metro cards will continue to function normally.
This strategic shift toward embedded digital payments is expected to transform everyday mobility by creating a more connected and efficient transportation ecosystem for millions of commuters.