<p> ICICI Bank Limited and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Wednesday launched the ‘ICICI Bank Unifare Bangalore Metro Card’ which offers the commuters dual benefits of a credit or debit card and BMRCL’s smart card, called Namma Metro Smart Card.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The card has a unique auto recharge facility of loading Rs 200 when the balance drops below Rs 100. This auto recharge facility eliminates the need to wait in queues at ticket counters and vending machines.<br /><br />Pradeep Singh Kharola, Managing Director, BMRCL, said: “We aim to provide hassle-free travel to our commuters and seamless payment options. This card will certainly help commuters to have seamless travel and save on their travel time.” Using the card, the commuters can redeem reward points accumulated on their card for free Metro rides and can get 15 percent discount on Metro fare. <br /><br />Existing credit or debit card customers can apply for this card by placing a request at ICICI Bank’s customer care helpline. New customers can apply for the card by sending ‘UNIFARE CBN’ for credit cards or ‘UNIFARE DBN’ for debit cards to 5676766. Applications can also be made through the bank’s branches. The customers may apply for this card online by visiting www.icicibank.com/unifare.<br /><br /></p>
<p> ICICI Bank Limited and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Wednesday launched the ‘ICICI Bank Unifare Bangalore Metro Card’ which offers the commuters dual benefits of a credit or debit card and BMRCL’s smart card, called Namma Metro Smart Card.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The card has a unique auto recharge facility of loading Rs 200 when the balance drops below Rs 100. This auto recharge facility eliminates the need to wait in queues at ticket counters and vending machines.<br /><br />Pradeep Singh Kharola, Managing Director, BMRCL, said: “We aim to provide hassle-free travel to our commuters and seamless payment options. This card will certainly help commuters to have seamless travel and save on their travel time.” Using the card, the commuters can redeem reward points accumulated on their card for free Metro rides and can get 15 percent discount on Metro fare. <br /><br />Existing credit or debit card customers can apply for this card by placing a request at ICICI Bank’s customer care helpline. New customers can apply for the card by sending ‘UNIFARE CBN’ for credit cards or ‘UNIFARE DBN’ for debit cards to 5676766. Applications can also be made through the bank’s branches. The customers may apply for this card online by visiting www.icicibank.com/unifare.<br /><br /></p>