NOL Card Balance Check 2025 – RTA Dubai Website, SMS & Online Methods

NOL Card Balance Check via RTA Website

The official RTA website offers a quick and secure way to check your balance online. To do this:

• STEP 1: Visit the official RTA website.
• STEP 2: Once you’re on the homepage, simply navigate to the “Check NOL Balance” section. There, you’ll find all the tools and information needed to view your card balance.
• STEP 3: Enter your 10-digit NOL Tag ID in the search box, which you can find on the back of your card. 
• STEP 4: After submitting the ID, your current balance, card status, and pending credits will appear on the screen. You can also recharge your card through this platform.

Checking NOL Card Balance History via the RTA App

If you prefer checking your NOL Card balance on the go, the RTA Dubai app is one of the easiest tools available. Here’s how you can use it:

• STEP 1 First, install the RTA Dubai app from the Play Store or App Store.
• STEP 2 Open the app and log in (or sign up if you’re a new user).
• STEP 3 Tap on the ‘Public Transport’ section, then choose ‘NOL Card’.
• STEP 4 Select ‘Check Balance’ and enter your NOL Tag ID when prompted.
• STEP 5 You’ll instantly see your balance, plus other card details like recent transactions.

Check NOL Card Balance via SMS

This method is useful if you don’t have internet access.

• STEP 1: First, register your number by sending your NOL Tag ID via SMS to 511. 
• STEP 2: After sending the message, you’ll receive a confirmation indicating that your mobile number has been successfully registered with RTA.
• STEP 3: After that, you can send the word “BAL” or “Balance” to 511 anytime to receive your current NOL card balance. The reply also includes recent transaction information. 
• STEP 4: Standard SMS charges may apply depending on your carrier.

Nol Card Balance Check at Metro Station

NOL card vending machines are available at all Dubai Metro stations and many bus terminals. You can quickly check your NOL card balance at any Dubai Metro station using self-service kiosks. Just tap your card on the reader, and your balance will appear on the screen. These machines are accessible to all passengers and can also be used for top-ups, making them a fast and convenient option.

• STEP 1: Head to any ticket vending machine or designated balance inquiry device at a Dubai Metro station.
• STEP 2: Place your NOL card in the card reader area of the machine.
• STEP 3: The display will show your available balance, recent transactions, and card expiry date.

Visit an RTA-Authorized Retail Shop

RTA-authorized stores and kiosks across Dubai also allow balance checks.
Look for a shop that displays the NOL logo. Provide your card to the staff, and they will scan it to check and inform you of the balance. This method is helpful if you prefer in-person assistance or are not carrying a smartphone.

NOL Card Balance Check with Number

Every NOL Card has a unique 10-digit Tag ID printed on the back. This number is all you need to check your balance across different platforms. Here’s where you can use it:

• STEP 1 On the RTA website, simply enter it in the balance check section.
• STEP 2 Inside the RTA app, it’s required when you check or recharge your card.
• STEP 3 Through SMS, just text the Tag ID to 511 and you’ll receive your current balance.
• STEP 4 On embedded balance-check forms (like on this page), use your Tag ID to proceed.

Don’t confuse the Tag ID with the card’s serial number. The Tag ID is the one used for all official NOL balance checks.