Istanbul card is an essential item if you are living in Istanbul. Its available in many colors and designs, and it lets you access public transportation in Istanbul. But sometimes, you may lose track of its balance and want an easier way to check it out. Usually you have to go to a kiosk, or Istanbul card dispensers in Metro station of Istanbul, or simply use it to see the balance. But what if you are feeling lazy, or are worried about the Istanbul card's balance. Can you check it online? well yes and no.

No in the sense of you can not just go to a website, put in a number and bam, you see you balance. Yes, as in there is an application for Istanbul card! So, can you do other stuff with Istanbul card's mobile application? Yes!

Can you charge, or top up your Istanbul card with the application? yes!

So while we are on the subject, I should mention an other type of Istanbul card! This card is ideal if you are just visiting istanbul for a few days. The unlimited Istanbul card is meant for tourists. The unlimited Istanbul card allows you access to the public transportation as many times as you need for 1, 3, 5, 7 and 15 days! You can order it from Istanbul tourist pass website and it will be delivered to your hotel! How much does Istanbul unlimited card costs? Download Istanbul card application :Android / IOS