IC Cards are currently available on about 97 bus lines in Xian, and offer a 50% discount on each trip. The IC Card offers great convenience for travelers who plan to stay over in Xian, eliminating the need to carry small change for bus fees.
IC Card Service Center Hot Line: 029-83197608

 Purchasing an IC Card
 Who can apply for the IC Card?
Both citizens and visitors in Xian can apply for an IC Card. As documentation is not needed for this purchase, your card will not be registered to your name and refunds will not be available if lost.
 How much does the IC Card cost?
When you apply for a new IC Card, you will be required to put down a deposit of CNY18 per card (refundable when you return the card) as well as funds for card use. Prepaid IC Cards are available in the following increments: CNY30, CNY50, CNY100, CNY150, CNY200, CNY250, CNY300, CN350, CNY400 and CNY450.
 Where can I purchase an IC Card?
IC Cards are available at both bus companies in Xian and are also sold at many branches of the Xian City Commercial Bank. In addition to selling new cards, these locations also allow you to add funds to your existing IC Card:
The 2nd Company of Xian Bus Company
Address: Wanshou Bei Lu, Weiyang District, Xian City
Bus routes: 213, 230, 408, 409, 716 (get off at Gongjiao Er Gongsi Stop)
The 3rd Company of Xian Bus Company
Address: Wanshou Nan Lu, Xincheng District, Xian City
Bus routes: 7, 8, 13, 19, 44, 240, 242, 308, 409, 508, 602, 700, 708, 714, 717, 800, 910, 919 (get off at Weishijie Stop)
The 5th Company of Xian Bus Company
Address: No.307, Taibai Nan Lu, Yanta District, Xian City
Bus routes: 6, 35, 106, 205, 313, 411, 506, 721, 900, 916, Education Special Line (get off at Gongjiao Wu Gongsi Stop)
The 6th Company of Xian Bus Company
Address: Xuanwu Lu, Weiyang District, Xian City
Bus routes: 18, 36, 37, 39, 117, 202, 214, 228, 236, 238, 310, 336, 506, 509, 519, 600, 609, K618, 705, 711, 717, 719, 723, You 4, You 10, You 10A (get off at Gongjiao Liu Gongsi Stop)
The 8th Company of Xian Bus Company
Address: Shuian Lu, Baqiao District, Xian City
Bus routes: 240, 241, 800 (get off at Gongjiao Ba Gongsi Stop)
                                                                                       
 Using Your IC Card
IC Cards are accepted on busses that bear the distinct IC Card mark on their front door. When entering the bus, place your IC Card within 6 cm (2.4 inches) of the IC Card reader, which will be located near the front door of the bus. Once the transaction is processed, the IC Card reader will show a green light and beep to indicate success, and then display the remaining card balance. Please note that an IC Card can be used by multiple passengers each trip, as allowed by the card balance.

Returning Your IC Card
 Where should I return my IC Card?
Your IC Card can be returned at the IC Card Service Center in the west zone of the 6th company at the Xian Bus Company.
Address: No.23, Zhuhong Lu, Xian City
Bus Routes: 26, 50, 207, 221, 235, 510, 900, 708, 714, 718
 Will I receive a total refund for my deposit and transportation funds?
If you return your IC Card in good condition, without any visible damage, you will receive both your CNY18 deposit and the full balance remaining on your card. However, if your card has been damaged by human error, you will lose your deposit and receive only the remaining balance on your card.