Book Bangalore Metro Tickets Online — QR Ticket via WhatsApp & App

Skip the queue and book a Namma Metro QR ticket from your phone in under a minute. Below are the official ways to book — pick one, pay by UPI, and scan the QR code at the station gate. QR tickets also get about a 5% discount versus paper tokens. Updated June 2026.

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Book on WhatsApp Chat with the official Namma Metro number 8105556677 — fastest option Official Namma Metro App Buy QR tickets & top up your smart card — iPhone / Android Recharge Smart Card Top up your Namma Metro smart card on the official BMRCL portal

Also bookable on popular apps (via ONDC)

Thanks to BMRCL's ONDC integration, you can also buy Namma Metro QR tickets inside apps you may already have:

Namma Yatri · Rapido · Redbus · Tummoc · EaseMyTrip · OneTicket · Highway Delite · Yatri – City Travel Guide · Miles & Kilometres · Paytm

How to Book on WhatsApp (Step by Step)

  1. Save the number 8105556677 or just tap Book on WhatsApp above.
  2. Send “Hi” and choose your language (English / ಕನ್ನಡ / हिंदी).
  3. Select Buy QR Ticket, then your source and destination stations.
  4. Choose the number of tickets and pay by UPI.
  5. Receive the QR code in the chat and scan it at the entry and exit gates.

Ways to Book Namma Metro Tickets Online

There are several ways to buy a Bangalore Metro ticket online without standing in a queue at the station. All of them issue a QR-code ticket that you scan at the entry and exit gates — no paper token needed.

WhatsApp: The quickest option for most commuters. Chat with the official Namma Metro number, pick your stations, pay by UPI, and the QR ticket arrives in the same chat. Nothing to install.

Official Namma Metro app: Best if you travel often — buy QR tickets, recharge your smart card, and keep recent tickets in one place. Available for Android and iPhone.

ONDC partner apps: If you already use Rapido, Redbus, Namma Yatri, Tummoc or Paytm, you can book a Namma Metro QR ticket inside the app you have, thanks to BMRCL's ONDC integration.

Smart card: A rechargeable contactless card gives the best regular-use discount and the fastest tap-in. Top it up online and just tap at the gate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book a Bangalore Metro ticket online?

Book a QR ticket via WhatsApp (8105556677), the official Namma Metro app, Paytm, or ONDC apps like Rapido, Redbus, Namma Yatri and Tummoc. Pay by UPI and scan the QR code at the gates.

Is there a discount for booking online?

Yes — QR tickets and smart cards get about 5% off at peak hours and roughly 10% off-peak, on Sundays and national holidays, versus paper tokens.

How long is a QR ticket valid?

A single-journey QR ticket is valid for the same day and only for the chosen source–destination pair. Complete your trip on the day of purchase.

Which apps can I use to book?

The official Namma Metro app, WhatsApp and Paytm, plus ONDC apps: Rapido, Redbus, Namma Yatri, Tummoc, EaseMyTrip, OneTicket, Highway Delite, Yatri and Miles & Kilometres.

This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with BMRCL. We do not sell tickets or process payments — all bookings are completed on the official Namma Metro channels and partner apps linked above. Always verify on the official BMRCL website.