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Digital NOL Card: Get NOL Virtual Card 

Muhammad AhmadWritten ByMuhammad Ahmad Updated On

The Digital Nol Card is Dubai’s RTA-powered smart transit card stored on your smartphone, replacing the need for a physical card. It lets you tap and ride the Metro, bus, tram, and water transport, top up instantly, and travel cashless across Dubai.

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How To Use 
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Digital NOL Card banner with text, “Get Virtual Card” button, smartphone showing gold NOL card, on blurred city skyline background.

What is the NOL Digital Card?

The Digital Nol Card is a virtual version of the Nol Card, powered by RTA Dubai. It stores your travel balance securely on your device. Instead of carrying a physical card, you simply unlock your phone, tap at any transit gate, and go. It’s faster, safer, and always with you.

Currently available on Samsung and Huawei devices, the card works through the Nol Pay app using NFC technology. iPhone support is in the works, but the No Pay app is downloadable on iOS, too.

How to get a virtual NOL card?

Follow the steps given below to make the NOL card digital:

Note: Before starting the process, ensure that your device is a compatible Samsung or Huawei model, has NFC enabled, and has the latest version of the NOL Pay app installed. 

  1. Download the NOL Pay app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Open the app and log in or register using your UAE mobile number.
  2. On the app homepage, tap on “Apply for Personal NOL Card” to start the application process.
  3. Fill in all the required personal information carefully. 
  4. Choose the type of NOL card you want, Silver or Gold, based on your travel needs
  5. .Complete any additional required information as prompted by the app before moving to the next step.
  6. If you also want a physical NOL card along with the digital one, select the “Physical NOL Card” option and enter your delivery address so the card can be posted to you.
  7. Pay the required card fee through the app using your credit or debit card. Once payment is confirmed, you will receive:
  •  Digital NOL card — instantly active on your phone
  • Physical NOL card — delivered to your address (if selected)

You will now get a Digital NOL card in Dubai. Add your digital card to Apple Wallet or NOL Samsung Wallet for full digital control. 

How To Use the NOL Digital Card?

When you go to a Metro station, all you need to do is open the NOL Pay app and tap your phone on the reader on the entry gates.

  1. Tap in — hold your phone on the gate reader when entering
  2. Tap out — hold your phone on the gate reader when exiting
  3. Fare is automatically calculated based on the zones travelled

Reminder: If you forget to tap out, the system will deduct the maximum possible fare for your card type, assuming you travelled across all zones.

Person taps a smartphone on a metro gate reader using the Nol app. The screen shows instructions for tap in, tap out, and automatic fare calculation.

Check Virtual Card Balance

You can easily check your balance online via the RTA portal and NOL pay. Click the button below and check your balance. 

Check Nol Card Balance

Digital Card Supporting Devices

Here are the Samsung and Huawei mobiles that support the Digital RTA card:

Samsung

  • Galaxy S10 series and above
  • Galaxy Note10 series and above
  • Galaxy Z Fold/Flip 4 and above
  • Galaxy A36 / A56 and newer supported models

Huawei

Selected Huawei NFC phones with Huawei Wallet support.

Benefits of the NOL Virtual Card

Here is the list of benefits offered by a digital card: 

  1. No need to carry a physical nol card
  2. Easy NOL balance top-up from your phone
  3. Fast contactless payment for Metro, bus, and tram
  4. Real-time balance and transaction tracking
  5. Safer and more convenient if you lose your wallet

FAQs

To get a digital card, download the NOL Pay app, register with your UAE mobile number, and apply for a Personal NOL Card. Choose your card type, complete the details, and pay the fee online. Your digital NOL card will be activated instantly on your phone, and you can also request a physical card if needed.

Simply tap your phone on Metro, bus, or tram card readers just like a physical nol card. Make sure NFC is turned on. 

Digital NOL cards officially support selected Samsung Galaxy and Huawei NFC devices. iPhones are not officially supported yet. 

A digital card is more convenient because you can use your phone directly, while a physical card is more reliable and works on all compatible readers.

Conclusion

The Digital NOL Card makes travelling in Dubai faster, smarter, and more convenient. With easy top-ups, contactless payments, and secure mobile access, it removes the need to carry a physical card. If you have a supported Samsung or Huawei device, switching to a virtual NOL card can simplify your daily travel experience.

Muhammad Ahmad

As-salamu alaykum, I am Muhammad Ahmad. I have 10 years of experience in urban transportation and digital services in Dubai. I focus on improving NOL card systems, RTA online services, and other smart transport solutions. I have a degree in Information Technology and work to make public transport easy, fast, and convenient for everyone. In my free time, I enjoy reading about new transport ideas and exploring different places in the city.

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