Highlights
- Starting January 15 RTA increases the minimum top-up amount for Nol card from Dh5 to Dh20, affecting commuter balances for Metro transit trips.
- The Nol card, a prepaid smart card, serves as a versatile payment method for Dubai’s public transport, including Metro, buses, trams, and waterbuses.
- Alongside transport payments, the Nol card covers taxi fares, parking, access to parks, the Etihad Museum, and over 2,000 establishments across Dubai.
- Reload options include RTA vending machines, solar top-up machines, and the Nol Pay app for virtual cards.
- The Nol Plus program introduces loyalty rewards, allowing users to accumulate points for benefits and discounts on transactions and select restaurants.
Top-up Amount for Nol card in Dubai
The RTA announced an adjustment in the minimum top-up amount for Nol card raising it to Dh20, Effective from January 15, as communicated via RTA’s official tweet on Friday.
#RTA introduces a new nol card top up requirement starting January 15, 2024, at the Ticket Office for just AED 20. Seamlessly obtain or top up a #nol card and embark on your journeys smoothly. #YourComfortMatters pic.twitter.com/gGYqnjCF6A
— RTA (@rta_dubai) January 5, 2024
Previously, the Nol card allowed top-ups starting from Dh5. With this adjustment, commuters will now need to maintain a minimum balance of Dh15 to cover a round trip on Dubai’s Metro transit network.
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Nol Card: Versatile Payment for Dubai’s Transport & Services
The Nol card, a prepaid smart card, serves as a versatile payment method for public transport across Dubai, encompassing the Dubai Metro, buses, trams, and waterbuses. Additionally, it extends its usability to cover various services like taxi fares, parking, access to public parks, the Etihad Museum, and over 2,000 establishments including shops, restaurants, and stores in the city.
Nol Card Top-Up Option
Users have multiple options to reload their Nol cards, including RTA ticket vending machines, solar top-up machines, and the Nol Pay app for virtual cards.
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Nol Plus Program
Moreover, the RTA introduced the Nol Plus program, a rewards initiative for Nol cardholders. This loyalty program allows members to accumulate points with each Nol card transaction, providing them with special benefits and the flexibility to redeem points for top-ups, discounts on shopping, or dining at select restaurants.
