What does the weird sound at the Metro turnstile mean?

When you tap your Istanbulkart, you might hear a different sound sometimes.

  • Normal Beep: “Beep”. (All good).

  • Double Beep / Melody: “Di-didit”. This means “Low Balance”. You have enough for this ride, but you should top up soon.

  • Long Buzz: “Buzzzz”. Insufficient funds or card error. You cannot pass.