Hafilat Card is the smart card used for public bus transportation in Abu Dhabi. Checking your card balance is easy and can be done through multiple methods. This guide will walk you through all the ways to check your Hafilat Card balance.
📱 Method 1: Check Balance via Darbi Mobile App (Recommended)
The Darbi app is the official mobile application for Abu Dhabi's integrated transport system. It's the easiest way to check your balance anytime, anywhere.
Step 1: Download Darbi App
Step 2: Install and Open the App
- Tap the download icon and install the app
- Open the application on your mobile phone
- Select your preferred language (English or Arabic)
Step 3: Accept Terms & Conditions
- Click on "Agree" button
- Review terms and conditions and click "Accept"
- View the app features and click "Skip" to continue
Step 4: Login or Register
If you already have an account:
- Enter your email address
- Enter your password
- Click on "Login" button
If you are a new user - Register:
- Enter your email address
- Enter your first name
- Enter your last name
- Enter your phone number
- Create a password
- Confirm your password
- Click on "Register" button
Step 5: Add Your Hafilat Card
- Click on the red circular icon with "+" sign at the bottom of the app
- Select "Recharge Hafilat" option
- Click on "Add Hafilat Card"
- Enter your bus card number or scan the card using the camera icon
- Enter your email address
- Enter a nickname for your card (e.g., "My Bus Card")
- Click on the green "Yes" button
Step 6: View Your Balance
After adding your card, your current balance will be displayed on the screen immediately.
💻 Method 2: Check Balance via Hafilat Website
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Go to Hafilat official website
- Click on the "Login" icon
- Enter your credentials (username and password)
- Or click on "Login with UAE Pass" for faster access
- Click on "Hafilat Card Balance" option
- Enter your card number
- Click on the search/check icon
- Your current balance will be displayed
🪪 Method 3: Check Balance via Card Reader
This is the quickest method when you're at a bus station.
Steps:
- Locate a card reader at any bus station
- Place your Hafilat card on the card reader slot
- The card reader will automatically display your current balance
- No login or registration required
💰 Hafilat Card Balance Limits
| Limit Type | Amount (AED) | Validity |
|---|
| Minimum Balance | 10 AED | - |
| Maximum Balance | 150 AED | 3 months from loading date |
💳 Hafilat Card Types & Cost
| Card Type | Cost | Valid For |
|---|
| Personal Hafilat Card | Free | 16 years |
| Anonymous Hafilat Card | 10 AED | 16 years |
📞 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do you know your Hafilat card balance?
You can check your bus card balance by downloading the Darbi app, visiting the Hafilat website, or using a card reader at bus stations.
Q: What is the minimum balance for Hafilat card?
The minimum balance required on a Hafilat card is 10 AED.
Q: What is the maximum balance for Hafilat card?
The maximum balance on a Hafilat card is 150 AED, and it remains valid for use for 3 months from the date of loading.
Q: Can I charge Hafilat card online?
Yes, the Hafilat card can be charged online by accessing the Hafilat website, Darbi website, or Darbi mobile application.
Q: How much does an Abu Dhabi Hafilat card cost?
The personal Hafilat card is free and valid for 16 years, while the anonymous Hafilat card costs 10 Emirati dirham and is valid for 16 years.
Q: What happens if my balance expires?
If not used within 3 months, the loaded amount will expire. Always load only the amount you will use.
⚠️ Important Tips
- 💡 Always keep minimum 10 AED balance for travel
- 💡 Register your card in Darbi app to protect your balance if card is lost
- 💡 Check balance before starting your journey
- 💡 Top up online to avoid queues at stations
- 💡 Save your card number in your phone for easy access
Last updated: January 2025. App interfaces may change. Always use the latest version of Darbi app.