Singara Chennai Card – Your Smart Ticket to a Smarter Chennai

What is the Singara Chennai Card?

Singara Chennai Card is a contactless EMV prepaid card offering safe, secure, and seamless travel and payments across Chennai with stored value features. Issued by State Bank of India (SBI) in collaboration with Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), this contactless card is designed for convenience, speed, and safety.

Whether you’re heading to work, catching a movie, or buying groceries, the Singara Chennai Card keeps your journey simple, cashless, and smart.

Via CMRL Website or Mobile App

  • Visit the official Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) website: [https://chennaimetrorail.org]
  • Look for a section like “Singara Chennai Card” or “Metro Card Services”
  • If available, enter your card number or login credentials to check the balance.

At Metro Stations

  • Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs): Tap your card at a TVM to view the current balance.
  • Customer Service Counters: Visit the counter at any Chennai Metro station and ask for your balance.

Through SBI Portal

Contacting Customer Support: Call the CMRL helpline: 044-23792000, Provide your card number (if required) and request your balance information.

Download User Guide

Where to Get Singara Chennai Card

Chennai Metro Stations

  • Available at all metro station counters across the city. Just ask for the Singara Chennai Card at the ticket counter.

List of Chennai Metro Stations

Major MTC Bus Depots

  • Cards are also available at selected Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) depots and bus terminals.

List of MTC Bus Depots

How to Get Your Singara Chennai Card

  1. Visit any designated Chennai Metro Station
  2. Pay ₹50 card issuance fee (non-refundable)
  3. Top-up your card with any amount between ₹100 to ₹2,000

Start using it instantly!

Recharging your Singara Chennai Card is just as easy—do it at SBI ATMs, metro stations, or online through SBI internet banking (if you’re an SBI customer).

Activate Singara Chennai Card on Oneview/ Yono SBI App

Note: After collecting your Singara Chennai Card from the Metro station, download the One View SBI app to activate it.

Why the Singara Chennai Card is a Must-Have for Every Chennaiite

Where Can You Use the Singara Chennai Card?

Here’s where your Singara Chennai Card works like a charm:

Who Should Get a Singara Chennai Card?

The Singara Chennai Card is perfect for:

Singara Chennai Card: Features At A Glance

Feature

Details

Issuing Authority

SBI in partnership with CMRL

Card Type

Prepaid, contactless smart card

Validity

10 years

Max Balance

₹2,000 (non-KYC) / ₹1,00,000 (Full-KYC)

Feature

Details

Where to Use

Chennai Metro, retail stores, fuel stations

Reload Options

Metro station, SBI ATM, Online SBI

Security

Chip-based, PIN-protected

Replacement

Available for lost/stolen cards

How Safe is the Singara Chennai Card?

Security is a top priority. Your Singara Chennai Card offers:

  • EMV Chip Technology to prevent data theft
  • PIN Authentication for higher-value payments
  • Card Blocking if lost or stolen
  • Full SBI Support for queries and complaints

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Singara Chennai Card

What is the use of Singara Chennai card?

The Singara Chennai Card, a contactless prepaid card, is designed for seamless and cashless travel on Chennai’s MTC buses and metro trains, and can also be used in other cities with National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) infrastructure.

No! It’s accepted at select retail outlets, cafés, and petrol bunks too.

No, you can get the card even if you don’t bank with SBI.

Contact SBI customer support or visit a metro counter to block the card immediately.

Yes! You get access to transaction history and balance checks.