Smart topup for your UAE bus card

Fast, local-friendly guidance to top up your bus card for Abu Dhabi travel — tips, online options, and where to get help in the UAE (ARE).

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Why choose smart topup?

We offer clear, step-by-step instructions for quick top-ups across Abu Dhabi. Use mobile recharge, self-service kiosks, or authorized shops — whatever fits your trip.

Instant confirmation on most methods
Mobile-friendly guides and screenshots
Secure payment recommendations

Topup guides Need personal help

Quick tip: Save a screenshot of your receipt after each topup for easy reference.

How smart topup works

Step-by-step (mobile)

Open the recommended recharge app or website.
Enter your card number and choose amount.
Complete payment and wait for confirmation.

Most confirmations arrive instantly; if not, check transaction history or contact support.

Step-by-step (in person)

Visit an authorised shop or kiosk.
Provide your card number and pay the cashier.
Keep the receipt and verify the balance before leaving.

We list common kiosk locations and partners in the guides below.

Topup guides and screenshots

Mobile app

Step images for the common app workflow.

Kiosk panels

What you will see on touch-screen kiosks at stations.

Authorized shops

How to request a topup at an outlet.

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Prepaid topup examples

Small topup

AED 10 — useful for short trips.

Medium topup

AED 30 — good for daily commuters.

Large topup

AED 100 — for frequent travellers or longer stays.

Questions & answers

Most digital topups are applied instantly. For in-person topups, verify the balance on the spot and keep your receipt for reference.

Common options include debit/credit cards and authorised local payment channels. Always use secure connections and official apps or partner outlets.

Wait a few minutes, check transaction reference, and contact local support via the Contacts page if it does not update.

Local support team

Support agent — UAE local Bus

Available Sun–Sat, 09:00–19:00 (GST). Call or message us for step-by-step help.

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Resources & links

Need quick help?

Call our hotline for urgent questions regarding topup transactions.

+ (971) 55 827-46-39