[CHCH] Free Motu Move Prepaid Card (Min. $5 Top-up) @ Bus Exchange & Retailers

Motu Move prepaid cards are currently free for a limited time across Greater Christchurch.

You can pick up a Motu Move card for $0 from participating retailers across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri. A minimum $5 top-up is required when getting the card.

Free Card Offer Ends 22 November 2026

The free card offer runs until 22 November 2026.

From 23 November 2026, Motu Move cards will cost $10 from retailers, plus the minimum top-up.

Children and Community Services Card holders will still be eligible for a free Motu Move card after this date, available from the Christchurch Bus Interchange.

Where to Get a Motu Move Card

Cards are available from participating Motu Move retailers across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri.

Find your nearest Motu Move retailer

Cards are also available from the Christchurch Bus Interchange.

Metrocard & Cash End 23 November

From 23 November 2026, Metrocard and cash will no longer be accepted on Metro services in Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri.

With Motu Move you can pay using:

• A Motu Move prepaid card
• Contactless debit or credit card
• Smartphone or smartwatch

There are no contactless surcharges.

Eligible concessions can also be linked to Motu Move.

Free card: $0
Minimum first top-up: $5
Free card offer ends: 22 November 2026
Retail card price from 23 November: $10 + minimum top-up

More information - Metro

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