Are you in a hurry to catch the bus but need to check your NOL card balance beforehand? To use public transportation in Dubai, you must have a minimum balance of Dh7.50. If you suspect that your balance is running low or if you haven’t recharged your NOL card in a while, don’t worry! The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai offers convenient and user-friendly offline and online methods to top up your card.

Rest assured that all the options provided by the RTA are approved and guarantee that commuters can effortlessly check and recharge their balance within minutes.

1. Solar-Powered Top-Up Machines: When waiting for the bus, use solar-powered top-up machines available at specific bus stops. These machines accept cash payments. Locate them here.

2. Dubai Metro Stations: Manage your NOL card at Dubai Metro stations using ticket vending machines and ticket office counters. Pay with cash or credit/debit cards for a seamless recharge experience.

3. Grocery Stores: Visit designated official ‘top-up agents’ at local grocery stores, mini-marts, cafeterias, and supermarkets. Locate agents here on the RTA website.

4. Petrol Stations: Starting in 2022, recharge your NOL card at Zoom stores, standalone stores, and stations operated by ENOC Group and EPPCO.

5. Nol Pay App: Instantly top up your NOL card using the ‘Nol Pay’ app with NFC technology. Check your balance, choose a top-up amount, and securely pay with your smartphone.

6. Virtual Nol Card with ‘Top Up’ Feature: For Huawei or Samsung users, download a virtual Nol card and top it up using the ‘Top Up’ feature on the ‘Nol Pay’ app.

7. RTA Website: Effortlessly check and top up your NOL card on the RTA website using your NOL tag ID and credit/debit card details.

8. RTA Dubai App: Download the ‘RTA Dubai’ app, log in with UAE Pass, and use the ‘Top up’ feature to recharge your NOL card.

9. S’hail App: Open the S’hail app, tap ‘Top Up nol card’, enter your NOL tag ID, choose a top-up amount, and securely pay with your credit or debit card.

10. Dubai Now App: Using the ‘Dubai Now’ app, log in, tap ‘Bills’, select ‘nol’, add your NOL tag ID, choose a top-up amount, and pay securely.

11. Bank Mobile Apps: Top up your NOL card through Emirates NBD, Emirates Islamic, or ADCB mobile banking apps. ADCB customers may be charged an additional Dh1 fee.

12. Careem App: In the ‘Careem’ app, tap ‘All Services’, choose ‘Bills and Recharges’, select ‘nol’, add your NOL tag ID, choose a top-up amount, and pay securely.

By following these simple steps, you can effortlessly add funds to your NOL card, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Enjoy the convenience and ease of managing your public transportation needs in Dubai!