Introduced by the RTA (Road and Transport Authority), Salik is an electronic toll collection system that deducts toll charges automatically from your account whenever you pass under a Salik toll gate. Salik has streamlined road toll payments without the need for stopping at toll gates. Every registered vehicle in the UAE is required to have a Salik tag on its windshield to ensure a smooth driving experience.
This article will answer some important questions, such as how to recharge your Salik account, what the minimum balance requirement is, how to avoid Salik fees and more.
RTA has provided many different ways to recharge your Salik account, making the process easy and convenient. Here are the multiple methods provided:
You may easily top up your Salik account online through their Salik website by following these easy steps:
Another convenient and fast way to recharge your Salik account is via the Salik Smart App. While the process is similar to that on the website, you will be required to set up a PIN for the app. Once registered, follow these steps to recharge the account:
Most banking apps in the UAE will allow you to top up your Salik account or set up an automatic top-up for Salik. To use this service, you will need to have your Salik account number ready for registering in the system. Once registered, you may follow the easy steps in your mobile banking app to set up the Auto Top Up Salik option or recharge Salik when required.
(For more specific information, refer to your mobile bank app or customer service.)
If you are used to using the RTA app for all your transportation needs, you may also use it to recharge your Salik account. After logging in, you may do so by following these steps:
These are the three most convenient ways, however, RTA provides other methods of recharging Salik’s account. Those include:
A Salik card is a very easy option to recharge your balance. The card is available in amounts of 50, 100, and 200 AED and can be used in several locations and through different methods. You may recharge the car via:
You may purchase a Salik Recharge Card at any petrol station (ENOC, EPPCO, ADNOC, Emarat) or select retail outlets.
You may find some banking facilities in Dubai, including ATMs and Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) that have the option to recharge your Salik account. Once you locate the machine, follow the on-screen instructions to easily top up your Salik account.
Salik kiosks in Dubai may be found using the RTA Smart Drive App. Once you visit the nearest Salik kiosk, you will be prompted to enter your username (or registered email address) and password to log in. After that, select the “Recharge Tab” and deposit cash to your Salik account. The kiosk will automatically complete the transaction and confirm the top-up.
Maintaining your Salik balance is as important as maintaining any other account in the UAE to avoid getting fined. With several methods available, it shouldn’t be too hard to keep track of your balance, but we suggest the following:
To top up your Salik account, you are required to deposit a minimum of 50 AED to your account. This is the standard minimum amount, regardless of the method you are using.
The limit for the balance on your Salik account is set at 50,000 AED, ensuring sufficient room for frequent travelers. Beware that while having enough balance may give some peace of mind, make sure not to become complacent with recharges.
Salik tag will automatically detect once your vehicle has passed under a Salik toll, however, sometimes it takes a day or two for the charges to reflect on your account, especially if you are passing through both North and South Mamzar Salik gate. For that reason, once your account balance hits zero, you will have a grace period allowing you to recharge. If the account has not been recharged, you may incur fines:
The RTA provides a 5-day grace period to recharge your account after passing a Salik tag with insufficient balance. Failure to recharge within this timeframe will result in a fine.
You can easily track the remaining period before getting a fine on the Smart Salik app, where you will see a warning for all the uncollected toll charges.
Salik is an efficient system designed to simplify travel across Dubai’s toll roads. When you understand how to recharge your account and stay proactive with your balance, you can enjoy uninterrupted travel without worrying about penalties. Whether you prefer manual top-ups or the ease of automatic recharges, maintaining your Salik account is now easier than ever.
