Dubai’s nol Travel Cards now available at selected Al Ansari Exchange branches
Cards can be used across public transport and parking, and more than 14,000 UAE stores
Dubai: Residents and visitors can now buy nol Travel Cards from selected Al Ansari Exchange branches across Dubai under a partnership involving the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and MDX Technology Solutions ME.
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The arrangement creates another distribution channel for the travel card, which is used for cashless payments across Dubai’s public transport network.
MDX Technology Solutions ME, an RTA-authorised distributor of nol Travel Cards, will distribute the cards through participating Al Ansari Exchange branches. The companies did not provide a list of branches offering the card.
The nol Travel Card can be used on the Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses and marine transport, as well as for public parking.
It is also accepted for payments at more than 14,000 retail outlets across the UAE. Cardholders can access more than 200 lifestyle offers and discounts through the nol Pay app.
Expanding availability
“Expanding the availability of nol Travel Cards through strategic collaborations supports RTA's efforts to make mobility services more accessible across Dubai. Providing additional distribution channels contributes to wider adoption of digital payment solutions and enhances the travel experience for residents and visitors,” said Musad Ibrahim Alhammadi, Director of Automated Collection Systems at the Corporate Technology Support Services Sector of RTA.
Al Ansari Exchange, a subsidiary of Dubai-listed Al Ansari Financial Services, operates a branch network across the UAE. The company has been expanding the range of payment and third-party services available through its branches and digital platforms.
“As customer expectations continue to evolve, we are expanding the role of Al Ansari Exchange beyond traditional financial transactions by bringing together financial, payment and everyday lifestyle services through both our branch network and digital platforms,” said Ali Al Najjar, Chief Executive Officer of Al Ansari Exchange.
“Making nol Travel Cards available through our branches complements our broader strategy of creating a seamless customer experience while supporting Dubai's vision for a smart, digitally connected city,” he added.
