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What is NOL card in UAE, different types of RTA NOL cards with price - Full detailed guide

RTA Bus on the way in dubai

Public transport in UAE is always preferred by the tourist or even Residents because of low cost travel and fast moving.

Especially Dubai has a very modern public transport system with reliability and smoothness in payment system of different types of transport modes.

In Dubai You can buy a card named NOL provided by RTA for used in all types of transport systems like Dubai Metro, Dubai tram, Dubai buses, Taxi, Ferry or even on small water boat called "Abra" here.

Not only this you can use your NOL card in so many outlets across Dubai for misc reasons.
The best thing about NOL is that it is totally contactless smart card holding prepaid credit.

While using the NOL card every transport system has the NOL card reader terminals where you have to Check in & check out the card by tapping on that Machine.

Always keep an eye on your NOL card balance for avoiding any type of unconvinced.
Note : The NOL card should have Minimum AED 7.50 balance to check in at any terminal.

Benefits of NOL cards:

Dubai has generally four types of NOL cards for Different types of usages which will be described here:

  • Gold NOL Card
  • Silver NOL Card
  • Red NOL Card (Ticket)
  • Blue NOL Card (Perosnalized)

Gold Nol Card

dubai Gold card Nol

As the name suggest the Golden color Nol card can be used in all types of transportation like other Nol cards in Dubai but this card can be used in Gold class cabins in Metro and Dubai trams to feel you luxury and out of rush with Double charge of normal fair.

  • Unit Price: AED 25 (with balance of AED 19)
  • Maximum Balance amount: Anonymous: AED 1000 Registered: AED 5000
  • Validity: 5 years
  • Transport Modes: All types of transport

Silver Nol Card

dubai silver card Nol

This is a regular Nol card while most of people in Dubai use this Nol card and fit for most of residents in Dubai.

  • Unit Price: AED 25 (with balance of AED 19)
  • Maximum Balance amount: Anonymous: AED 1000 Registered: AED 5000
  • Validity: 5 years
  • Transport Modes: All types of transport

Red Nol Card (Ticket)

dubai red card Nol

Red color Nol card is generally used by tourist in Dubai for some days travel. It is a disposable paper ticket and you can use it only one mode of transport at a time.

  • Unit Price: AED 2.00
  • Maximum Balance amount: Rechargeable use for maximum of 10 journey or 5 daily passes
  • Validity: 90 days or 10 trips.
  • Transport modes: Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram & Dubai RTA Buses

Blue Nol Card (Personalized)

dubai blue card Nol

Personalized Nol card is generally used for concession fares for students, senior citizen or people of Determination.

  • Unit price: AED 70 with AED 20 Credit
  • Maximum Balance amount: AED 5000
  • Validity: 5 years
  • Transport modes: All types of RTA Public transport


How to check NOL card balance in Dubai:

Follow the below Steps to Check the NOL card balance Online

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  • STEP 2: Click on Check NOL balance
  • STEP 3: Write your NOL card Tag Id which is written on your card.
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  • STEP 4: Click on Search Button to check Nol card balance.
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  • As you can see the above image shows that particular NOL card balance.



How to check Transaction History of NOL Card:

Follow the below steps to check your NOL card transaction

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  • STEP 2: Write your NOL card Tag ID (Number on your back side of card at below)
  • STEP 3: Click on “I am Not a Robot”
  • STEP 4: Click on Next button.
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As you can see the NOL card Transaction history is appears here below

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How to report your lost stolen NOL card:

You can report you lost NOL card to RTA 8009090. The Nol card will be block within 48 hours.
If your Nol card is personalized your balance is secure and will get back by cash or can be transferred to your card.




How to get refund of your lost/stolen NOL card:

In case of damage, lost, Expired or faulty NOL card you can get the balance refund of that Nol card in very easy steps.

Requirement:

You just need the NOL card Tag id, Your NOL card PIN, Your Mobile no.
The balance of NOL card can be taken cash or can be transferred to another NOL card.

Time period:

It will take about 4 working days to get back the balance of that Nol card.

Service fee:

In case of cash refund the RTA will charge 2.5% of balance or AED 5.00 which is higher.
In case of balance transfer to another card there is no any charges.
Claim your Stolen / Lost Nol card balance




How to recharges NOL card in Dubai:

Recharge of your NOL card in Dubai is very easy. NOL card recharge can be done through all below modes:

  • Ticket Offices at Metro Stations
  • Ticket stations at Bus stations
  • RTA sales agents
  • Ticket vending machine
  • Grocery shops which has telecommunication recharge machine
  • Online

Online NOL card recharge Procedure

  • Step 1: Follow the below link.Top up your RTA Nol Card now
  • Step 2: Write your NOL tag id (Number back side of your NOL card)
  • STEP 3: Enter your Email ID
  • Step 4: Select the Amount from drop down menu.
  • Step 4: Click on “I am not a Robot” checkbox.
  • Step 5: Click on Next.
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  • Step 6: Click on “terms and Condition” Button () make it green.
  • Step 7: Click on Confirm button.
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  • Step 8: select Payment mode as Credit card.
  • Step 9: Write your email and Mobile no
  • Step 10: Click on Pay Button.
  • Step 11: Fill in your Credit card details.
  • Step 12: Click on pay and your recharge will confirm.
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Compare NOL cards by daily fares

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Compare NOL card by monthly fares

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