Here is the same guide in English for paying public transport tickets via SMS in Belgrade, Serbia 🇷🇸:
📲 How to Pay for Public Transport by SMS in Belgrade
Belgrade uses the Beograd Plus ticketing system, which allows you to buy tickets via SMS or through a mobile app.
🟢 1. What You Need
- A mobile phone with a Serbian SIM card (prepaid or contract).
- Sufficient credit (for prepaid users).
- Send an SMS to 9011.
⚠️ SMS tickets work only with Serbian mobile operators.
✉️ 2. How to Buy a Ticket by SMS
- Open your SMS messages.
- Type the correct ticket code.
- Send it to 9011.
- You will receive a confirmation SMS — this message is your ticket.
Keep the confirmation message until your ride ends. Show it to a ticket inspector if requested.
🎫 3. Ticket Types and SMS Codes
⏱ 90-Minute Ticket
| Zone | SMS Code | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Zone A | A90 | 50 RSD (~€0.40) |
| Zone B | B90 | 50 RSD (~€0.40) |
| Zones A + B | C90 | 100 RSD (~€0.80) |
Valid for 90 minutes from the time you send the SMS.
☀️ 1-Day Ticket
| Zone | SMS Code | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Zone A | A1 | 120 RSD (~€1) |
| Zone B | B1 | 120 RSD (~€1) |
| Zones A + B | C1 | 150 RSD (~€1.20) |
Valid until 23:59 on the same day.
📅 7-Day and 30-Day Tickets
| Ticket Type | SMS Code | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days (Zone A or B) | A7 / B7 | 800 RSD (~€6.50) |
| 7 days (Zones A + B) | C7 | 1000 RSD (~€8) |
| 30 days (Zone A or B) | A30 / B30 | 2200 RSD (~€18) |
| 30 days (Zones A + B) | C30 | 3300 RSD (~€26) |
📱 4. Alternative: Beograd Plus App
If you do not want to send SMS messages, you can:
- Download the official Beograd Plus app (available on App Store and Google Play).
- Add your debit/credit card.
- Purchase tickets directly in the app.
This is recommended for tourists without a Serbian SIM card.
💡 Important Notes
- The SMS confirmation message serves as your valid ticket.
- Make sure premium SMS services are enabled with your mobile operator.
- Always purchase your ticket before boarding or immediately upon entering the vehicle.