NOL Card Recharge 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced smarter, faster, and more accessible methods to recharge your NOL card. Whether you’re a daily traveler or an occasional explorer, ensuring your card is topped up has never been more convenient. In this guide, we’ll explain how to recharge your NOL card.

How to Recharge a Card by RTA Website

Don’t want to stand in line to recharge your NOL card? To recharge your NOL card via the RTA, simply follow these steps: ^[1]

• Open your RTA account and log in: Go to the official RTA website, “From here“.
• After selecting “Sign In,” input your registered mobile number of Emirates ID.

• Enter the information for your NOL card: Navigate to “Public Transportation”.
• Select “NOL Card Recharge.”
• Enter your 10-digit NOL card number, which is located on the card’s reverse.

• Select the Amount You Will Pay: Choose your desired addition amount (minimum AED 7.5, maximum AED 500).
• Verify whether the card is red, silver, gold, or blue.
• Finish the Payment: Make use of Apple Pay or a debit/credit card (Visa, Mastercard). Await the confirmation screen; your balance will change right away.

How to Recharge NOL Card by RTA application

The RTA App makes it very easy to recharge your NOL card. Here’s how you can recharge Nol card via RTA application. ^{[2] [3]}

• Download the RTA application:
  • RTA App From Google Play: “from Here“.
  • RTA App From App Store: “from Here“.
• Open the application after selecting the installation icon from the store.
• To select the language, click on the “English” option.
• Enter your login information as a visitor or log in to the application.
• From the main screen of the application, select the icon for public transit.
• Look for the provider that recharges NOL cards.
• Proceed to the payment step after entering the card number and recharge amount.
• Include your credit card information.
• Verify the payment procedure.

Recharge NOL Card by NOL Pay App

By following the simple steps, you can recharge the NOL Card Balance using by NOL Pay application: ^{[4] [5]}

• Download the NOL Pay application.
  • Nol Pay App From Google Play: “from Here“.
  • Nol Pay App From App Store: “from Here“.
• From the relevant store, click the app icon to download it.
• From your phone’s application list, open the app.
• To select the language, click on the “English” option.
• Open the Nol Pay app and log in.
• Select the recharge service by clicking on it.
• Click the confirm icon after entering the recharge amount.
• Enter your payment card information and select your desired payment method to finish the payment process.

Recharge NOL Card by S’hail App

By following the simple steps, you can recharge the NOL Card Balance using by NOL Pay S’hail application:

• Download the S’hail application:
  • S’hail App From Google Play: “from Here“.
  • S’hail App From App Store: “from Here“.
• Click on the app icon that you want to download from the relevant store.
• From your phone’s application list, open the app.
• To select the language, click on the “English” option.
• Use the S’hail app to log in.
• Select the services icon.
• Select the Nol service for card charge.
• When the text “ready to scan” shows on the screen, scan the Nol card.
• Indicate the card’s balance that needs to be recharged.
• After entering your payment card information, finish the recharge process.

Recharge NOL Card at Bus Stops

Additionally, customers can conveniently recharge their NOL cards via smart stations:

• Locate a Smart Station: At metro or bus stops in Dubai, look for silver Smart Machines.

• After placing your card, which is shown by a card symbol, on the scanner, tap your NOL card.
• Look at your balance right now on the screen.
• Choose “Top-Up.” Select “NOL Card Recharge” and a value between AED 10 and AED 500. You can pay with a card or cash (AED 5–100 notes).
• Pick up your receipt, please. Give the machine 10 to 15 seconds to update your balance.

Recharge NOL Card Using Mahboub Chatbot

To receive quick top-ups from Mehboub Chatbot, take these actions: ^[6]

• Visit RTA’s WhatsApp chatbot “from here” or type “Hi” to +971 58 100 2222.

• Give a command. Enter “NOL Card Recharge” or “NOL Top Up.” A link to the payment page is sent by the chatbot.
• Enter your card information. To enter your card number and payment details, adhere to the instructions.
• Receive Confirmation Right Away. After the recharge is successful, you will receive a WhatsApp message.

Conclusion

You can keep your card ready for Dubai’s buses and metros in a matter of minutes by using the RTA website, mobile apps like NOL Pay, or auto-recharge. Don’t forget to adhere to the maximum limits for your card type and check the minimum balance (AED 7.5).