Smart card with auto top-up facility launched by DMRC
New Delhi: A new type of smart card that comes with an auto top-up feature that enables commuters to recharge it automatically at Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates of the metro stations, will now be available to the Delhi Metro commuters.
This new smart card is available for customers through the App 'Autope' which is specially developed for the purpose.
The smart cards issued by the 'Autope' will offer auto top-up functionality whenever the value of the smart card goes below Rs 100 and will automatically recharge the card with Rs 200 at the AFC entry gate itself. 'Autope' will auto-debit the topped up value from the customer's linked card/bank account the next working day. Also, a nominal fee (maximum of 1%) will be charged as a convenience fee from the customer for each transaction.
In addition, those commuters who already have existing Delhi Metro smart cards can also get the auto top-up feature enabled in their cards by registering through the Autope App. Existing cardholders need to visit the Customer Care center of any of the metro stations after three days of registration to get their smart cards activated for this facility as a one-time exercise. Irrespective of the new card/feature, the existing smart cards owned by the commuters will continue to remain valid in the same manner as they used to be so far.
Apart from auto top-up facility, the benefits extended by 'Autope' also include home delivery of new cards, besides their customization facility and 5 percent additional discount on each top-up.
This initiative is in line with the DMRC's commitment towards supporting the digital drive to promote cashless transactions among the Delhi Metro commuters.
