SINGARA CHENNAI CARD - Personal Banking

Ans. This is a State Bank of India and Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) co-branded prepaid card, having a contactless dual interface (EMV chip), with stored value functionality for making Tap-and-Go payments at CMRL Metro Stations and NCMC enabled transit projects.

Ans. To get Singara Chennai Card you just have to follow the below mentioned simple steps:

• Visit your nearest CMRL Metro station and request for the Singara Chennai Card at the Ticket Counter.
• Fill your details in the simple Application Form and submit it to the operator.
• After entering the details by the operator, One Time Pin (OTP) will be generated and sent to your mobile number provided in the application.
• After OTP validation, pay the top-up amount to load balance on the card for usage.
• Even you can fill required details in the webpage https://transit.sbi/swift-eform/custCardLink?cardLink=cmrl & note down reference number.
• Give the reference number to ticket operator to get your Singara Chennai Card.

Ans. For getting the card issued, you are required to visit your nearest CMRL Metro station and provide a self-declaration of one of the following OVD (Officially Valid Document) Number:

• Passport Number
• Voter ID Number
• Driving License Number
• NREGA Job-card Number
• Letter issued by the National Population Register, containing details of Name, Address, or Any other document as notified by the Central Government in consultation with the Regulator
• Proof of possession of Aadhaar number

Ans. Singara Chennai Card has a unique feature of Stored Value balance which can be used across CMRL stations. Transactions in off-line mode are executed from the Stored Value balance in the card. Step-by-step procedure to be followed for using Singara Chennai Card for Metro rides is as under:

• Visit your nearest CMRL Metro Station. Tap the card at the Entry Gate and as the gate opens, proceed to the platform for boarding the metro train.
• After completing the journey, tap the card again at the Exit Gate of destination station.
• The fare amount for the journey undertaken will be debited from the stored value balance on the card.

Ans. Visit your nearest CMRL Metro Station and tap your Singara Chennai card on the Ticket Readers (TRs) installed at metro stations. Information regarding the card balance will be displayed on the screen.

• At CMRL Metro Stations: You can top-up/recharge your card by paying in cash or by using debit/credit card at any of the CMRL Metro Stations.
• Through Online Channel: You can also top-up your card online by visiting the customer portal at https://transit.sbi/
• Minimum Top-up Amount is Rs. 100/- and Maximum Limit Rs. 2000/-

Ans. The threshold limit for Global Balance on the card is a maximum of ₹2000 (Rupees Two Thousand Only).

Ans. If your card is lost, stolen or damaged, please follow the below mentioned steps:

• Customers can block the card on Customer portal i.e. https://transit.sbi/ wherein customer can login using his/her credentials.
• Report the information immediately at TOM Counter/Customer Portal or SBI Contact Centre 1800-1234 / 1800-2100 (toll free) and report the loss of card. The contact center executive will ask for identification details, e.g. Card Number, Mobile Number, date of birth, etc. On receipt of the information, your card will be blocked. A ticket number will be sent to your registered mobile number after blocking the card.
• Visit your nearest CMRL Metro station for Card Replacement and submit a simple request letter for the same. After ensuring that your previous card has been blocked, a fresh replacement card will be issued to you.

Ans. You may call Customer Care on 1800-1234 / 1800-2100 in case of any grievances related to Singara Chennai Card. Alternatively, you can also email at contactcentre@sbi.co.in, or visit nearest CMRL Station