If you are a frequent Nol Card User and you want to recharge your Nol Card because you don’t have enough Nol Card balance to travel. Do not worry. There are a number of options for you to choose from, both online and offline. By recharging the Nol card frequently, you can make payments quickly and easily. This article has covered all you need to learn about the Nol Card top-up. Eligibility: Nol Card holders, both registered and anonymous, can use this service. Your nol card can be recharged with a physical card or virtual card.
Table of Contents
1. Nol Card Online Recharge through the RTA Website
One of the eight options for Nol Card recharge is via RTA Website.

- Go to RTA website > Public Transport > Nol card top-up or click here.
- Please enter your nol tag ID and email ID
- Confirm the amount to be charged and proceed with payment
- Wait between 45 minutes and 4 hours for your balance to be recharged.
2. Nol Card Recharge through the S’hail App
- Download the s’hail application

- Register your app using the required credentials

- Select Top Up nol card

- Click the + sign to add your card
- Verify the amount of recharge and pay
- Wait 45 minutes to four hours before using your recharged balance
Read: Best 5 Ways to Check Nol Card Balance Online – Complete Guide
3. Top-up Nol Card through nol Pay/RTA Dubai App

- Download the nolPay app
- Sign in with your UAE pass
- Select Top up
- Place your virtual card or nol card at the NFC chips on the backside of your phone.
- Select your top up amount
- Use a debit/credit Card to Pay
- Instantly top up your balance
4. Recharge Nol Card through Mehboub Chatbot
- RTA Dubai app/ RTA Homepage/ RTA Dubai S’hail application
- Find “Chat Mehboub”
- Contact information
- Type Top-Up nol card into the chat
- Enter/Click Apply Now
- Enter nol tag number
- Choose between 30 AED – 150 AED
- Pay with DubaiPay by clicking on the link and then proceeding to payment
- The top-up balance can be activated using your Nol Card at metro, parking, and solar-powered machines on bus stations.
Read: Emirates Islamic RTA Card – RTA Nol Card
5. Nol Card Recharge through the Ticket Office Machines
- The ticket offices are located at all metro stations
- Ask the station agent to top up your nolcard by providing your nolcard.
- Make the payment
- The balance is instantly topped up
6. Nol top-up through Ticket Vending Machines
- Visit the nearest ticket vending machines
- Put your card reader on the nol card
- Choose the top-up option
- Enter the Top-Up Amount
- Keep the card in the reader for at least six seconds
- Instantly, the balance will be increased
7. Through Smart Top-Up Solar Machines at Bus Stops
- Use the nol card on the card reader
- choose the Top Up Option
- You can enter a top-up amount
- Payment in cash
- Recharged amount is added to your account
8. Nol Card top-up at Stores
supermarkets are another convenient option to top-up your nol cards. Your nol card can be recharged at a number of different stores including ZOOM Stores , Standalone Stores , and EPPCO Stores . There are 50 outlets in Dubai that offer this service.
9. Recharge Through Go4it Credit Card
When your Nol balance gets low, you can activate the auto-top up feature of your Go4it card. You can activate this by using the method below.
- You can login to the mobile or online banking application.
- Tap Apply for New Service > Credit cards > Activate/cancel/amend Nol
- You can search for “Nol”, if none of the options above are available.
- If you have activated this feature, then the Go4it Nol Tag will be reloaded whenever your Go4it balance is below 30 AED.
- Three recharge options are available: AED 100, 200, and 50.
The customer service will handle your request if you “Raise a Ticket” in mobile banking or on the online channel.
Read: How to Transfer Nol Card Balance
FAQs
Can I recharge an expired Nol Card?
Nol cards which have expired or been blocked cannot be recharged.
How much credit should I have on my card before using public transport?
Minimum balance on your card is 7.5 AED
What is the service charge for recharging a nol Card online?
The RTA’s website/apps do not charge a service fee for recharging the balance. The Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank charges a 1-AED service fee for topping up your balance.
Conclusion:
Nol Card is the best companion for any traveler to the UAE, whether they are residents or tourists. The nol card will make it easy to pay in public transport, for shopping, dining, and other services. Nol cards need to be recharged periodically in order for you to use them smoothly.