Renew NOL Card – Easy Online & Offline Process Guide

Renew Nol Card

If you are a Dubai local or visiting, it’s highly beneficial to have a Nol card, as the Dubai transportation system revolves around it. , used across Metro, Buses, Trams, Water Buses, and even for parking payments. To keep using it without interruption, you need to renew your Nol Card before it expires. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) offers multiple options for renewing your card, including both online and offline methods.

NOL Card Balance Check

How To Renew NOL Cards and Travel Passes?

Renewal of your NOL card can be done through four methods: online, the NOL Pay app, ticket offices at metro stations, and Ticket vending machines.

NOL Card Renewal/ Travel Pass Renewal Online

This is the easiest way to renew your RTA travel passes online. Following the steps below correctly:

  • Go to the Renew travel pass page 
  • The travel zone and validity period must both be entered.
  • Complete your payment 
  • Your Nol Card will be updated automatically.

Activation: Use your card at a Metro gate or online parking meter after 45 minutes to enable your travel pass.

Renew nol Card Online through nolPay App

  • Log in to the NOL Pay app, you can use Huawei ID to log in 
  • Click on Renew travel pass 
  • Pay using a credit card, debit card, or Apple Pay/Google Pay.
  • After payment, your NOL card will be renewed within a few hours.
  • You can check your updated card status in the app.

3. Ticket Office at Metro Stations

  • Visit any Metro station or Bus station with ticket vending machines.
  • Insert or scan your Nol Card.
  • Choose Nol Card Renew.
  • Pay using cash, debit, or credit card.
  • The new validity will reflect immediately.

Reminder: You can renew your travel pass anytime within 5 days before it expires.

4. Renew nol Travel Pass through the Ticket Vending Machine

Below are the easy steps of how you renew Nol card through ticket vending machines.

  • Visit any Metro station or Bus station with ticket vending machines.
  •  Scan your Nol Card.
  • Pay using cash, debit, or credit card.
  • Once the payment is successful, the new validity will reflect immediately.

NOL card Product Prices

Product TypeSilver (AED)Gold (AED)Student and Senior Emirati & Citizen (AED)
1 Zone2 ZonesAll Zones1 Zone2 ZonesAll Zones1 Zone2 ZonesAll Zones
7 Days5080110100160220254055
30 Days14023035028046070070115175
90 Days33055083066011001660165275415
365 Days1060177026702120354053405308851335

Fees & Charges for Renewal

Type of nol CardInitial Cost (AED)Renewal Cost (AED)
Red Ticket2.5N/A
Nol Card Blue2020
Nol Card Silver2020
Nol Card Gold2020
Nol Card Red2.52.5
Silver Nol Card25N/A
Gold Nol Card25N/A
Blue Nol Card70N/A
Green Nol Card70N/A
Student Nol Card70N/A
Senior Nol Card70N/A

Benefits of Renew Nol Card Online

  • The process only takes a few minutes 
  • You do not need to visit a service center.
  • Online transactions are completely secure.
  • Your renewed card balance is updated instantly.
  • This process helps reduce paper waste.

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are many ways to recharge your nol card online, through the official RTA website, the RTA Dubai app, or other approved channels. Online recharge is convenient and can be done using a debit/credit card. The updated balance may take a few hours to reflect at the metro gates, bus validators, or parking machines.

Expired Nol Cards can be renewed at any RTA Customer Happiness Center, ticket office, or through RTA-approved smart apps. The renewal process depends on the card type. Personalized Nol Cards can often be renewed online by verifying your Emirates ID.

No, balance transfer between Nol Cards is not permitted. Each card’s credit is linked to its own system account. If you lose your card or it expires, any remaining balance can only be recovered by applying for a refund through the RTA.

Yes, tourists can renew Silver or Gold Nol Cards at ticket machines or RTA centers.

Online renewal is processed instantly once payment is confirmed.

Conclusion

Renewing your Nol card is important to continue using your public transportation. The process is very simple, and we briefly explain it in this article. You can do it online, offline, or using the Nol Pay mobile app. Before it expires, renew your Nol card so you can enjoy seamless travel in Dubai. After renewing it, you can use your card in restaurants, pharmacies, theme parks, and many other places.

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