RTA NOL Card Balance Check Online – Easy Ways to Check & Recharge

If you use Dubai’s public transport like RTA Metro, buses, trams, or taxis, then you must be tracking your NOL card balance. But here’s how you can check your NOL card balance in 2025. You can easily check your NOL card balance from other platforms:

• RTA website
• SMS
• Metro stations
• Offline

To check NOL card balance, visit the RTA website › Home › Public Transport › Check NOL Balance.

Whenever you leave home, make sure you have at least 7 AED in your account. This will make it easier for you to travel and don’t forget to recharge your Nol card balance. You can always keep RTA Nol card balance maintain to use the Metro, buses, trams, or taxis services every time. There are 4 types of Nol cards: Red, Silver, Gold, and Blue (personalized). Their usage limits, balances, and validity vary considerably.

5 Easy Ways to Check RTA NOL Card Balance

You can check your RTA Nol card balance using 5 different methods, which are listed below.

1. Online via the RTA website or app

This is the fastest method that you can use at any time.

Step 1# Visit the RTA Website or app

Open the official RTA website https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/

Step 2# Look for “Check Nol Balance” section

Scroll down the homepage and look for “Check Nol Balance”. Click on this box.

Step 3# Enter Tag ID

Enter your 14-digit Nol Card Tag ID number found on the back of the card, then click the Search button.

Step 4# Check Balance

Your card balance will appear on the screen within a few moments, along with the expiration date and any pending credit amount.

2. Online via the Nol pay app

Nowadays, digital apps are being used a lot, so you can also follow this method and find out your Nol balance.

1. Install Nol pay app from Google play store and IOS store and open the app
2. Create a new account using your Nol card information, or log in to your old account
3. Navigate to “Card” and select the card from “My personal card” section.
4. In this section, you can view you card balance, Nol card type expiry date and transection history.

Note: Some users claim that this app has some issues, you have to try it and comment below to help users the status of app.

3# via SMS

This method is best for those who do not have a smartphone or internet access. It is quite simple and the fastest method but for this your number must be registered in a Nol Card account.

1. Go to Messages and Write a New message
2. Type your “Nol card tag ID” 14 digits code available on your Nol card backside
3. Send correct Nol tag ID to “511”
4. Your number will be registered with your Nol card number
5. To check balance, Type “BAL” and send to “511”
6. A SMS will be received on your number with your NOL Card balance

Cost: As per normal SMS rates

4# Call Customer Service Centers

1. Dial the number Toll-free: 800 90 90
2. Select the relevant option for NOL Card Services
3. Tell the representative the card number
4. Get balance information

Important: Working hours are from 7 am to 10 pm, while you can access the facility in different languages ​​including English, Arabic, and Urdu.

5# Check Nol Card Balance at Metro Stations

Checking Nol card balance at metro stations is a very easy and fast method. If you are at a bus station, there are various types of ticket vending machines (TVMs), self-service kiosks, card readers/validators and customer service desks. You can check your Nol card balance easily and for free. If your balance is low, you can also recharge it here.

Via Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs)

These red machines are prominently installed inside every metro station. Follow the steps below to know how to check Nol card balance using Ticket Vending Machine (TVMs):

1. Look for TVMs machines in Metro station
2. Select English or Arabic language on the machine’s touchscreen
3. Tap on the “Check Balance” option
4. Insert your NOL card into the designated slot on the machine
5. In a few seconds, your current balance will appear on the screen
6. Withdraw the card and select the “Print Receipt” option for a receipt (optional)

Tip: The machines allow you to check your balance using both cash and card methods. These places are often crowded, so be careful.

Through card readers/validators

These small devices are usually installed near metro stations. You can also check your balance and recharge from here.

1. Tap your NOL card on the reader’s special mark
2. Keep the card pressed for 2-3 seconds
3. Your balance and last usage date will be displayed on the screen
4. The machine may also flash a red light if the balance is low

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Check NOL Card History

You can view the history of the Nol card, including top-up amounts, parking history, trip history, and all transactions made with the card. There are two ways to do this, one of which is to check the history using an app, while the other is to check it from the RTA website.

Method 1: Nol Card Balance Check History from RTA Website

Step 1: Open RTA Website page History Checker

First of all, open the RTA website history checker page click here

Step 2: Enter NOL TAG ID

Tap here to see the Tag ID on the back of your card, select the verification method, and complete. Click on Next button and wait, in Step 2; Nol card history will appear on screen.

This is the suggested method for Nol card balance check with number and with tag id.

Method 2: Check Nol Card History from RTA Pay App

Step 1: Install RTA Nol Pay App

Install the RTA Nol card pay app in your mobile phone from Google Play Store and Apple Store.

Step 2: Log in or create a new account

If you have not an account, create an account using your Nol card information and mobile number. Set the password and log in to your account.

Step 3: Navigate to “Card” Section

In the bottom, look for “Card” button in app and tap on it.

Step 4: Select Card and see history

Now, all your cards will appear on the screen. Select the card for which you want to view the history.

Note: You can now download your Nol card history, which is available in a variety of ways. Select PDF, CSV format and download it.

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FAQs

Checking your NOL card balance is easy – whether online, via SMS, or at the metro station. Keep your balance up to date and travel with peace of mind in Dubai!