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Your Metro Rail Card Recharge Just Got Easier with Pathao Pay

Metro Rail card recharge with Pathao Pay

Dhaka commuters, this one’s for you. Your Metro ride just got an upgrade. No more rushing to the station only to join a long recharge queue. No more digging for cash. Now you can top up your MRT Pass or Rapid Pass anytime, from anywhere, using Pathao Pay, and step into your commute already sorted.

Why this matters

The best commute is the one that feels effortless. With digital recharge through Pathao Pay, you stay in control of your travel: seamless, secure and designed to save you time every single day.

What you need

  • A Rapid Pass account on https://rapidpass.com.bd/
  • Your MRT Pass / Rapid Pass card
  • A Pathao Pay wallet/account with enough balance

How it works

Recharging your Metro Rail card through Pathao Pay is simple and smooth.

  1. Log in to your Rapid Pass account on https://rapidpass.com.bd/
  2. Open the three-bar (☰) menu on the top-left corner
  3. Tap on Recharge
  4. Select your Metro Rail card (MRT Pass or Rapid Pass)
  5. Enter your desired amount
  6. Continue to Pay
  7. On payment screen choose Mobile Banking → Pathao Pay
  8. Confirm the payment by providing your Pathao Pay account details as required to complete the recharge
  9. Finally, tap your card once on AVM machine at any Metro station to activate your recharge

That’s it. A few taps on your phone, one tap at the station, and you’re good to ride.

A few things to remember

  • A small service charge of 0.83% applies
  • Online recharge stays Pending until activated at an AVM machine
  • Pending top-ups remain valid for 3 months
  • If not activated within 3 months of in-app recharge, the amount auto-refunds with a 10% service fee

Ready for a smoother commute?

Keep moving without the long queue hassle. Recharge your Metro Rail card digitally with Pathao Pay and stay prepared for every ride because your time deserves better than queues.

Hop in, tap on and ride forward.