Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Airtel Payments Bank have partnered to launch co-branded RuPay National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC), aimed at enabling seamless travel and digital payments across metro systems and public transport networks in India.

The announcement was made on Sunday at the Delhi Metro headquarters in the presence of DMRC Managing Director Vikas Kumar, Airtel Payments Bank MD and CEO Anubrata Biswas, and senior officials from both organizations.

Branded as “On-The-Go” cards, the newly launched products include debit cards and prepaid payment instrument (PPI) cards designed for use across mass transit systems. The cards will allow commuters to make metro journeys, pay for buses, and access other transport services integrated under the National Common Mobility Card ecosystem using a single payment instrument.

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DMRC said the cards will be available at all Delhi Metro stations within the next 10 days. Users will also be able to recharge them digitally through the DMRC mobile application as well as the Airtel Thanks app, making top-ups more convenient and reducing dependence on physical recharge counters.

Officials said the initiative aligns with the Centre’s “One Nation, One Card” program, which seeks to create a unified, interoperable payment system for public transport across the country. The move is expected to improve commuter convenience by enabling travellers to use one card across multiple transit systems in different cities.

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Unlike the existing Delhi Metro smart cards that function only within the DMRC network, the new open-loop RuPay NCMC cards can be used across various metro rail systems and transport services nationwide.

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The partnership also reflects the growing push toward digital payments and integrated mobility solutions as cities look to modernize urban transportation infrastructure and offer commuters a more seamless travel experience.