Launch of Bharat Yatra Card
Bharat Yatra Card Revolutionizes Public Transport Payments in India: Flipkart has partnered with Pine Labs to launch the Bharat Yatra Card, a prepaid NCMC-enabled smart card designed to make public transport payments faster and more seamless across India. This innovative card supports contactless and offline transactions, enabling commuters to pay for metros, buses, and other NCMC-integrated transit systems using a single card.
Static GK fact: The National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) initiative was introduced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the One Nation, One Card scheme to unify India’s transport payment systems.
Key Features of the Card
The Bharat Yatra Card is available for just ₹50, making it accessible to a large segment of the population. It functions as a reloadable prepaid card that allows offline payments up to ₹2,000 without requiring KYC verification. Users can easily top up their balance through UPI, the Bharat Yatra Card app, or Bharat Connect (formerly BBPS).
It also supports multiple card management under one account, enhancing family and group travel convenience. With quick recharge and offline functionality, the card ensures faster transit and reduced dependence on cash or network availability.
Ease of Access and Use
The Bharat Yatra Card can be purchased directly through the Flipkart app or via Flipkart Minutes, the company’s quick-commerce platform. Upon receiving the card, users can activate it using the QR code printed on the card or through the Bharat Yatra Card app, available on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Static GK Tip: India’s first NCMC-enabled metro was launched in Ahmedabad Metro in 2019, marking the beginning of integrated mobility solutions across the nation.
Importance of Unified Transport Payments
As India’s daily metro ridership exceeds 10 million (2025), the demand for a cashless, quick, and interoperable payment system has grown significantly. The Bharat Yatra Card bridges this gap by integrating various transport networks into one platform, reducing manual ticketing, and promoting Digital India’s vision of a cashless economy.
It not only speeds up travel but also improves financial inclusion by allowing even non-KYC users to access modern digital payment facilities.
The Broader Impact
The collaboration between Flipkart and Pine Labs signals a strong push towards digital mobility infrastructure in India. It sets the stage for future expansion into toll payments, parking systems, and retail transactions under the same NCMC ecosystem.
Static GK fact: The NCMC project is implemented by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) using the RuPay card platform, developed in coordination with the Ministry of Finance.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
Bharat Yatra Card Revolutionizes Public Transport Payments in India:
| Topic | Detail |
| Launch Partners | Flipkart and Pine Labs |
| Card Type | NCMC-enabled prepaid smart card |
| Price | ₹50 |
| Offline Transaction Limit | ₹2,000 |
| KYC Requirement | Not mandatory (Non-KYC) |
| Recharge Options | UPI, Bharat Yatra Card App, Bharat Connect, Metro counters |
| App Availability | Google Play Store, Apple App Store |
| National Scheme | One Nation, One Card (by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) |
| Implementing Agency | National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) |
| First NCMC Metro | Ahmedabad Metro, 2019 |
