Before validating your metroCARD, you must recharge it with a selected amount. This can be done by logging into your metroCARD account or at a retailer or facility.

Validating your metroCARD when catching public transport can be done by:

  • Hold your metroCARD at the lower part of the machine under the screen.
    • This will be the same for passengers using their bank card to validate.
  • Once you hear the 'ding' and see the green light, your metroCARD has successfully been validated.
  • You will not need to tap off once you leave a bus, train or tram.

The yellow validation machine may also:

  • Make a 'ding' sound and flash a green light once your metroCARD has been validate, but you need to add more money.
  • Make a ‘ding’ sound and flash a green light once your metroCARD has been validated, but you need to add more money.
  • Make a ‘ding’ sound and flash a green and yellow light once your metroCARD has been validated and has been successfully recharged.
  • Make a ‘buzz’ sound and show a red light when your metroCARD has not successfully validated.