NOL Card Balance Check 2025: Easy Methods Explained

The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has provided NOL Card as an alternative to traditional payment methods through the contactless electronic payment feature for public transport fares, which requires verifying the availability of sufficient balance before using the card.

How to Check NOL Card Balance via RTA Website

Through the steps below, you can inquire about NOL Card balance online: ^[1]

• Go to the official website of the Roads and Transport Authority “from here“.
• Click on “Check nol Balance” option from among the services available on the interface.
• Add “Nol Tag ID” in the field designated for it.
• Click on “Search” icon.

• View the balance details, which include:
  • Card balance.
  • Pending credit.
  • Expiry date.

How to Check NOL Card Balance via NOL Card App

By following the listed steps, you can know the balance of NOL Card via Nol pay application:

• Download Nol pay application via one of the following links:
  • Nol pay application from Google Play: “From here“.
  • Nol pay application from App Store: “From here“.
  • Nol pay application from Gallery: “From here“.
• Install the application and grant it the necessary permissions.
• Open the application and complete the login process.
• Go to public transportation services.
• Click on “Check Nol Balance” among the available services.

• Write the NOL tag ID in the inquiry field.
• Click on “Search” option.

• View card balance details.

How to Check NOL Card Balance via SMS

You can know NOL card balance via SMS by following these steps:

• Send a text message containing the user’s NOL tag ID to the number 511 to register the account with the phone number.
• After completing the registration, send a message containing “BAL” or “Balance” to the number 511.
• Wait for a message containing the balance details in addition to the history of previous transactions.

How to Check NOL Card Balance via Metro Station

Through the simple steps below, you can find out the balance of NOL card at bus and metro stations:

• Go to the nearest metro station from the user’s location.
• Search for a NOL vending machine, which is usually close to the station gates or ticket machines.
• Insert NOL card into the reader slot.
• Select “Check Balance” service.
• Check the balance via the notification that appears on the machine’s screen.

Conclusion

NOL cards offer many advantages and benefits to their holders, whether in relation to public transport services, transportation, parking, shopping services, etc., in addition to electronic services related to filling and checking the balance, obtaining support and assistance, etc.