Service · Online Payment

NOL Card Recharge

Top up your NOL card securely online using your credit or debit card. Your balance is updated instantly and ready to use across Metro, Bus, Tram and Water Bus.

Instant top-upBalance ready within seconds
Secure payment256-bit SSL encryption
No service feesThe amount you choose is what you pay
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Online Service

Recharge your NOL card

Enter your card number, choose an amount, and pay securely with your credit or debit card.

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Card details

Enter your 16-digit NOL card number
2

Choose amount

Select a preset or enter a custom value (AED 5 – 1,000)
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AED 5AED 500AED 1,000
3

Payment card

Enter your credit or debit card details
Top-up amountAED 50.00
Service feeFREE
Total payableAED 50.00
Secured with 256-bit SSL encryption · No card data stored
Process

How to recharge

Follow these three simple steps to top up your card online.

01

Enter card number

Type your 16-digit NOL card number printed on the front of your card.

02

Choose amount

Select a preset value or enter a custom amount between AED 5 and AED 1,000.

03

Pay & ride

Pay with your card. Balance is updated instantly and ready across all RTA services.

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About the service

What you get

Key features of the online NOL card recharge service.

Instant top-up

Your new balance is available within seconds of completing the payment.

Secure & encrypted

All payments are processed over a 256-bit SSL connection. We never store your card data.

No service fees

The amount you select is exactly what is charged to your card. No hidden charges.

Auto recharge

Set a minimum balance and we will top up your card automatically when it runs low.

24/7 support

Contact RTA customer care any time via chat, email or phone. Average reply under 2 minutes.

Multi-card support

Top up and manage cards for your whole family from a single account.

Accepted cards

Accepted payment cards

All major credit and debit cards are accepted.

Help center

Frequently asked questions

How long does a top-up take to reflect on my card?
Most top-ups are instant. Once you tap your card at any metro gate, bus reader or ticket machine within 24 hours, the new balance syncs automatically.
Is there a fee for recharging online?
No. Online top-ups are completely free — the amount you choose is exactly what gets charged to your payment card.
What is the minimum and maximum top-up?
The minimum is AED 5.00 and the maximum is AED 1,000.00 per transaction. The total balance on a card cannot exceed AED 1,000.00.
Which cards can I use to pay?
Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, American Express, Discover and JCB — any credit or debit card.
Is my payment information safe?
Yes. All payments are processed over 256-bit SSL encryption and the service is PCI-DSS compliant. Full card details are never stored.
Can I top up someone else's NOL card?
Yes. Simply enter their 16-digit card number — the top-up is applied directly to that card, regardless of ownership.