NCMC Smart Card for Meerut Metro & Namo Bharat: Discount, Benefits and Loyalty Points
Meerut - Passengers travelling on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor can use National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) for convenient and contactless fare payment. NCRTC has introduced Namo Bharat NCMC cards in collaboration with Airtel Payments Bank, providing commuters with an additional digital payment option for their journeys.
NCRTC has also introduced a loyalty points programme for passengers using NCMC on Namo Bharat journeys. Under the programme, commuters earn points based on their eligible travel spending.
What is the NCMC Smart Card?
NCMC stands for National Common Mobility Card. It is an interoperable contactless card designed for transit and other supported payments. NCRTC has selected a financial institution for issuance of open-loop NCMC cards for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor.
NCMC
National Common Mobility Card for supported transit payments
10% Discount
NCMC users can receive a 10% discount on eligible Namo Bharat journeys
Loyalty Points
Earn loyalty points based on eligible Namo Bharat travel spending
Contactless
Convenient contactless fare payment for supported journeys
How NCMC Works on Namo Bharat
Simple Travel Process:
- Use an eligible NCMC card - Use a supported National Common Mobility Card for your journey.
- Tap for travel - Use the card at the supported automatic fare collection system.
- Complete your journey - The fare is processed through the applicable AFC system.
- Earn loyalty points - Eligible Namo Bharat journeys using NCMC can earn loyalty points.
Key Benefits
🎯 10% Fare Discount
NCRTC has publicised a 10% discount for Namo Bharat travel when passengers use a National Common Mobility Card. The discount is intended to make regular digital travel more economical.
⭐ Loyalty Points
NCRTC's loyalty programme awards one point for every ₹1 spent on eligible Namo Bharat journeys using an NCMC card. Each loyalty point has a value of ₹0.10.
⚡ Contactless Travel
NCRTC's automatic fare collection system supports contactless travel. The system also supports QR-based ticketing and card-based non-cash transactions through compatible facilities.
📱 Digital Travel Options
Passengers can also use the official Namo Bharat Connect ecosystem for digital ticketing and travel-related services. NCRTC provides QR-based ticketing and other passenger facilities through its digital platform.
How the Loyalty Points Work
Example of Loyalty Point Calculation
Suppose an eligible Namo Bharat journey results in ₹200 of travel spending through NCMC.
| Particular | Value |
|---|---|
| Eligible Travel Spend | ₹200 |
| Loyalty Points Earned | 200 points |
| Value at ₹0.10 per point | ₹20 |
This is an illustrative calculation based on NCRTC's published loyalty-point structure. Actual eligibility and redemption conditions should be checked with NCRTC.
Other Ticketing Options
QR Tickets
NCRTC supports digital QR and paper QR ticketing through its automatic fare collection system.
UPI Payments
UPI-based payments are enabled on NCRTC ticket vending machines.
Card Payments
Ticket vending machines support compatible credit, debit and prepaid card transactions.
Namo Bharat App
Passengers can use the official Namo Bharat digital platform for ticket booking and travel-related services.
About the Namo Bharat NCMC Card
NCRTC collaborated with Airtel Payments Bank to introduce co-branded Namo Bharat National Common Mobility Cards. NCRTC's official records describe these as open-loop NCMC cards intended for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor.
NCMC is designed to provide a common and convenient payment experience across supported transport services. Availability, issuance terms and other card-related conditions may depend on the issuing institution and the latest NCRTC arrangements.
Important Things to Know
🔒 Use Official Information
- Check current terms: Card fees, issuance rules and other conditions can change.
- Discount: NCMC users can receive the applicable 10% Namo Bharat fare discount according to the programme terms.
- Loyalty points: NCRTC has announced one point for every ₹1 spent on eligible Namo Bharat journeys using NCMC.
- Point value: NCRTC's published programme states that each point is valued at 10 paise.
- Check latest rules: Passengers should verify the latest terms directly with NCRTC before purchasing or using a card.
🚇 Travel Smart with Namo Bharat
NCMC provides a convenient digital payment option for eligible Namo Bharat journeys, while NCRTC's loyalty programme gives eligible commuters an additional benefit based on their travel spending.
For the latest card availability, fares, ticketing rules and loyalty programme conditions, always check the official NCRTC information before travelling.