Nepal travels on a tap.
Yatra Card turns two coins and a queue into one motion. Tap when you board. Tap when you get off. The fare works itself out, down to the rupee.
No app required to ride. No cash required, ever.
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One tap. One story.
Follow a Single Tap
Across the City
Scroll to ride along — from a doorstep in Kathmandu to a validator, a notification, and a dashboard that keeps up with every rupee.
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NFC Transit Card · Nepal
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Yatra Card
NFC Transit Card · Nepal
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Bus Stop · Ratnapark
Route 12 · Ratnapark → Koteshwor
NPR 45 deducted
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NPR 45 deducted · Balance NPR 2,405
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NPR 2,405
Ratnapark → Koteshwor
Today, 9:14 AMBaneshwor → Airport
Yesterday, 6:02 PMNPR 450
Kathmandu · Lalitpur · Bhaktapur
Bus · Wallet · Parking · Retail · What's next
Your Journey. One Card.
Infinite Possibilities.
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About Yatra Card
One Card for Every Journey Across Nepal
Yatra Card is Nepal's NFC-based digital transport payment card — designed to replace cash fares with a single tap. Built for commuters, students, and daily travelers, it works seamlessly across partner buses and transit operators nationwide.
- Fully cashless travel across partner routes
- Fast boarding with sub-second tap validation
- Bank-grade secure payment processing
- Recharge anytime — online, app, or counter
- Lower waiting time and shorter queues at boarding
Features
Everything You Need for Cashless Travel
Tap In / Tap Out
Simple boarding and alighting — just tap your card at the terminal.
NFC Technology
Contactless, chip-based communication for instant, reliable reads.
Instant Fare Deduction
Fare is calculated and deducted automatically in under a second.
Multi-Route Support
One card works across all partner buses and routes.
Recharge Easily
Top up via bank, mobile wallet, QR, or authorized counters.
Digital Transaction History
View every trip and recharge in your app, anytime.
Balance Inquiry
Check your remaining balance anytime via app, SMS, or terminal.
Electronic Ticket
No paper tickets — your card is proof of fare payment.
Secure Transactions
Every tap is encrypted end-to-end with bank-grade security.
Lost Card Protection
Freeze your card instantly and recover your balance if lost.
Student Discount
Verified students get reduced fares automatically applied.
Senior Citizen Discount
Special concessional rates for senior citizens on every trip.
How It Works
Five Simple Steps to Cashless Travel
Purchase Card
Buy a personalized or non-personalized card from any authorized counter.
Recharge Card
Load balance via bank, wallet, QR, or online portal.
Tap In
Tap your card on the reader as you board the bus.
Travel
Ride to your destination — no tickets, no cash needed.
Tap Out
Tap out when you alight; fare is deducted automatically.
Fare Calculator
See What Your Ride Actually Costs
Drag the slider to your usual distance and see the fare update instantly — discounts included.
Card Types
Choose the Card That Fits You
Personalized Card
Full Featured
Linked to your identity with recovery and discount benefits.
- KYC verification required
- Photo ID printed on card
- Linked to your digital wallet
- Student & senior citizen discounts
- Lost card recovery & balance transfer
- Direct bank account recharge
Non-Personalized Card
Quick & Anonymous
Grab one instantly, no paperwork required.
- No KYC required
- Instant purchase at any counter
- Rechargeable anytime
- 3-year validity
- Fully anonymous / transferable
- No discount eligibility
Why Choose Us
Built for Trust & Convenience
Fast Boarding
No Cash Needed
Secure Payments
Trusted Technology
NRB Licensed
Eco Friendly
Easy Recharge
24/7 Support
Recharge Methods
Top Up Your Card, Your Way
Download App
Manage Your Card
From Your Pocket
Recharge, check balance, view trip history, and freeze your card instantly with the Yatra Card mobile app — available on Android and iOS.
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Trusted By Banks, Operators & Government Partners
Testimonials
What Our Riders Say
“Yatra Card completely changed my daily commute. No more digging for exact change — just tap and go.”
Sabina Gurung
Daily Commuter, Kathmandu
“The student discount is applied automatically. Recharging via eSewa takes less than a minute.”
Bikash Rai
College Student
“Boarding is so much faster now. I love checking my trip history right in the app.”
Anjali Shrestha
Working Professional
“Simple to use, and the senior citizen fare concession is applied without any extra paperwork.”
Prakash Tamang
Senior Citizen
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yatra Card is an NFC-based digital transport payment card that lets you pay bus fares instantly by tapping the card at the terminal — no cash needed.
You can apply for a Personalized card online or purchase a Non-Personalized card instantly at any authorized counter or partner outlet.
A copy of your citizenship/ID, a passport-size photo, and a completed KYC form are required for a Personalized card.
You can recharge via bank transfer, debit/credit card, mobile wallets (eSewa, Khalti, IME Pay), QR payment, or at any authorized recharge counter.
Non-Personalized cards are valid for 3 years from issue. Personalized cards remain valid as long as your account stays active.
Personalized card holders can freeze the card instantly via the app and recover their remaining balance on a replacement card.
Yes — verified students automatically receive discounted fares once their student ID is linked to a Personalized card.
Yatra Card is accepted on all 500+ partner buses across the Kathmandu Valley, with more routes being added regularly.
Yes. All transactions are encrypted end-to-end and processed under NRB-licensed, PCI-compliant payment infrastructure.
Yes — balance and full transaction history are available anytime through the Yatra Card app or by tapping at any terminal.
Get Started
Start Your Cashless Journey Today
Join thousands of commuters already riding smarter with Yatra Card. Apply for your card or recharge an existing one in minutes.