Nol card recharge dxb a2

Fast, secure ways to top up your Nol card in Dubai — cards, kiosks, app, and authorised retailers. Save time and avoid boarding delays.

  • Cash and card support at kiosks
  • Online top-up with instant balance
  • Apple/Google Pay at selected terminals
Top-up kiosk

Where to recharge — quick options

Ticket vending machine

Ticket vending machines

Available at metro stations and major bus interchanges. Accept cash, debit/credit cards, and contactless wallets.

Retailers

Retail partners

Convenience stores and newsagents across Dubai sell and top-up Nol cards — look for authorised signage.

Online top-up

Online & mobile

Use the official RTA app or linked bank services for instant reload and auto top-up setup.

Step-by-step: top up at a vending machine

  1. Go to the ticket vending machine at any metro or major bus terminal.
  2. Select "Nol Card" → "Top-up" and choose amount (AED 10, 20, 50, 100+).
  3. Insert cash or use card/contactless. Wait for confirmation and sound.
  4. Tap your Nol card to the reader when prompted to load the funds.
  5. Keep the receipt for reference; check balance on the machine or app.
Nol card tap

Fares and zones — quick reference

Trip type Zones Typical fare (AED)
Short trip (bus only) 1 2.00
Metro single journey 1-2 3.00–6.00
Metro long distance 3 7.50
Daily cap (estimate) All zones ~20.00
Fares are indicative. Check RTA for official zone maps and concessions.

Frequently asked questions

Most ticket machines accept international debit/credit cards and contactless wallets. Cash is widely accepted at kiosks and retailers.

Online and card payments are typically instant. When using remote top-up services, tap the Nol card to a reader after payment to sync the balance.

Report lost cards via RTA channels. Registered cards may be blocked and balances transferred to a new card following verification.

Customer stories

Traveler face
Sarah, Tourist
Dubai, 2025

"Topped up at the metro kiosk in 2 minutes. The staff were helpful and I saved time using contactless payment."

Happy traveler

Local commuter tip: set up auto top-up in the app to avoid low balance during peak travel.

Need assistance with Nol recharge?

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