Balance check — UAE (QR & quick methods)

Fast ways to check your hafilat / RTA bus card balance using QR codes, kiosks, mobile app and in-person top-up points across UAE.

Check with QR code at kiosks or on-screen readers
Use RTA / official apps for real-time balance
Visit kiosks or purchase check at kiosks

Top-up tips Privacy

Live support

Call +971 55 247-93-68 for quick directions to the nearest kiosk.

How to check balance — quick steps

Tap at a reader

Tap your card at any station or bus reader — most readers display remaining balance instantly.

Scan QR code

Some kiosks and printed receipts include a QR that opens a balance page in the official app or site.

Use mobile app

RTA apps and partner apps let you register a card and see the balance history and last recharge.

QR checks explained

QR links are commonly used by kiosks and printed travel cards. Scan with a camera or QR reader; official pages may show masked card numbers and latest balance.

Step-by-step via QR

Open camera or QR scanning app.
Point at the kiosk or receipt QR code.
Follow the secured link to the balance page.

Safety tips

Only open links from official kiosk screens or reputable vendors.
Do not enter full card numbers on unfamiliar pages.

Quick reference — balance check options

Method	Where	Notes
Tap reader	Bus / Metro	Instant, *** app
QR scan	Kiosk / Receipt	May open official page
Mobile app	iOS / Android	History and top-up

Need kiosk locations? See the map below for common top-up & balance-check kiosks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Frequently asked — balance checks

Some older readers only validate trips and may not display balances. Try an official kiosk or the mobile app.

Official kiosks link to secure pages. Avoid entering full personal details on unknown sites and verify the vendor.

Tapping on readers is effectively offline and instant; apps require data to fetch history.

Kiosk map & locations

Common locations: metro stations, major malls, and bus terminals. Visit a kiosk and scan the display QR for balance and top-up options.

Nearest kiosk tips

Look for RTA-branded machines or staff at major stations.
Peak times may have queues; early morning is usually faster.

Practical tips

Keep card safe

Avoid bending or exposing to strong magnets; damaged cards can fail to read.

Save receipts

Some kiosks provide receipts with QR that link to balance info for a short time.

Use official apps

Official RTA apps usually provide secure balance checks and transaction history.

Explore related pages: Top-up guide, Night route top-ups.