What is the Minimum Balance Required in NOL Card?
The Nol smart card gives its holder flexibility and speed in moving around Dubai’s crowded streets, as it allows them to pay public transportation fares registered with the RTA without the need to carry a wallet during transportation.
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NOL Card Minimum Balance
The minimum balance that must be available on the NOL card to use public transportation is 7.5 UAE dirhams. The maximum balance allowed to be recharged on the card is 1,000 AED for unregistered cards, and 5,000 AED if the cards are registered. It is worth noting that the minimum balance for the Nol Red Card is one trip. [1]
How to Check NOL card balance
To check NOL card balance, here’s how you can find it:
- Step 1: Go to the NOL Card balance check page on the Roads and Transport Authority website “from here“.
- Step 2: Click on the option to “check Nol card balance”.
- Step 3: Type your NOL card number in the box.
- Step 4: Click on the search icon.
- Step 5: See the value of the available balance on your card as soon as the system displays it.
How to recharge NOL card balance
To recharge NOL card balance, you can follow these simple steps:
- Step 1: Go to the NOL Card recharge page on the RTA website “from here“.
- Step 2: Type your card number in the designated field.
- Step 3: Type your email address in the designated field.
- Step 4: Do the human check box.
- Step 5: Click on the Verify button.
- Step 6: Enter the amount of the balance you want to load the card with.
- Step 7: Choose the appropriate payment method.
- Step 8: Click on the payment button.
Conclusion
The technical support team explained to NOL card customers the method of logging in and out while using a means of transportation, explaining that in order for the card reader to be able to read it and ensure its effectiveness, it must have a balance of at least 7.5 AED.
Questions & Answers
No two people are allowed to use one Nol card, as the cards are prepared for individual use.
The price of a Nol card for tourists varies depending on the type of card itself, as the price of a red Nol card is 2 UAE dirhams, while the price of a silver or gold Nol card is 25 UAE dirhams.
The price of a monthly subscription to a Nol card ranges from 70 to 700 UAE dirhams, due to the difference in the type of card on the one hand and the difference in the number of regions on the other hand.
If the Nol card does not contain the minimum required balance, it will not be activated on the card reader when entering the means of transportation.
Yes, a Nol card can be used when riding Carrefour Dubai
The maximum balance limit for the Nol card is 1,000 AED if the card is not registered, and 5,000 AED if the card is registered.
The Nol card enables its holder to pay public transportation fares registered with the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai. Some types of cards also allow paying for fuel, food, and shopping from more than 2,000 commercial stores in Dubai.
Yes, you can shop using a Nol card.
The Nol Blue Card is considered ideal for residents or those wishing to stay for a long period in Dubai.
Yes, you can buy a Nol card at the airport from one of the ticket machines located at the airport.
Yes, you can obtain a Nol card online through the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority website.
No, the Nol card is designed for individual use.
The validity of the Nol card varies depending on its type. The gold, silver and blue cards are valid for five years, while the red Nol card is valid for only ninety days.
Yes, you can buy food and pay for it using a Nol card.
The price of the Nol Blue Card is 70 AED.
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