Virtual NOL Card: Digital Ticket to Seamless Travel
Dubai is the best destination for tourists, businessmen, and celebrities only because of its commitment to technology and innovation. You will see Dubai ever evolving and changing according to the needs of the World.
Dubai’s public transport is already state of the art institution serving millions of people daily. Its NOL card facilitates millions of people and now it is available as a Virtual NOL Card via the smartphone. Before, you didn’t need to carry cash and now you don’t have to carry the card as well.
The blog will introduce the Virtual NOL card to you and all details about it.
What is a Virtual NOL Card
The most celebrated NOL card is now offered in a digital form. It is the virtual version of a conventional NOL Card. The card will be used through your smartphone screen. You will tap your Phone screen on the scanner and it will proceed with your payment.
With a virtual NOL card, travelers don’t need to carry their card, just keep the phone and enjoy seamless travel all across Dubai using public transport. The virtual NOL card is accepted by all the public transport of Dubai such as buses, taxis, Trams, Water Taxis, and Metro.
Related: Check NOL Card Balance
Key Features of Virtual NOL Card
There are many benefits of the virtual card over the simple NOl card that is made of plastic. Some of these benefits are mentioned below:
- Convenient: NOL Card eliminated the procedures of cash payments on public transport. But the Virtual NOL Card has eliminated the need to carry cards itself. Just show your smartphone to the Near Field Communication (NFC) technology-enabled device.
- Security: Not carrying a card mitigates the risks of losing it but in case your phone is stolen, you can easily revoke access to the card by using another device. Your balance and card will be secured.
- Accessibility: When your card is already in your phone, which you will be carrying anyway, you don’t need to carry cash or other cards for payments.
- Management: You can easily check your balance, transactions and recharge the card very easily since the card is already being managed on your smartphone.
- Eco-friendly: Although we use plastic and it is inevitable but still try to go for solutions that eliminate the need for plastic gradually. One such solution is a virtual NOL card. Protect the environment for all of us.
Related: Types of NOL Cards
How to Set Up the Virtual NOL Card
Here are the steps that you have to follow to set up your Virtual NOL card.
- Download Application: To get your virtual NOL card, start by downloading the NOL PAY app from the App Store for iOS or the Play Store for Android devices.
- Register an Account: Create your account in the application by following the on-screen instructions in the app.
- Recharge NOL Card: After creating the account and adding the NOL card details, you can recharge or top-up your NOL card via the app by using the Debit/Credit card.
- Travel around Dubai: Once your NOL card is linked to the NOL app, you can navigate the entire city using public transport with just your smartphone. Simply tap your phone on the card readers to pay the fare of public transport.
How to recharge the NOL Virtual Card
You can easily top-up the card via the app. Just add funds to your card by entering your card number and pay with your debit/credit card. The minimum amount that you can top-up is 20 AED. It can also be done through authorized sales agents or vending machines located on terminals and stations.
The minimum balance limit is 7.5 AED while the maximum limit is 1000 AED for anonymous cards and 5000 AED for registered card users.
Conclusion
Virtual NOL cards are a significant step towards innovation and flexibility. It brings convenience, comfort, security, and accessibility. The digitalization of every aspect of life is the way forward as it will only ease your life and bring more opportunities.
