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Salik is a road toll collection system in Dubai that allows travelers to pass through toll points without stopping while the toll fee is deducted directly from their Salik accounts. Your Salik account can be recharged at any time by calling or texting Salik, or by visiting the official Salik website.
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![Step 1 Scratch off the film located on the back of your Salik Recharge Card.]()
Scratch off the film located on the back of your Salik Recharge Card. This will expose your card’s unique 12-digit number. -
![Step 2 Call Salik customer service at 1-800-SALIK, or 1-800-72545.]()
Call Salik customer service at 1-800-SALIK, or 1-800-72545.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Select your preferred language when prompted to by the automated system.]()
Select your preferred language when prompted to by the automated system. -
![Step 4 Select option one and follow the instructions to refill, or recharge your Salik account.]()
Select option one and follow the instructions to refill, or recharge your Salik account. After your Salik account is recharged, you will receive a verification message confirming your new account balance.
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![Step 1 Scratch off the film located on the back of your Salik Recharge Card.]()
Scratch off the film located on the back of your Salik Recharge Card. This will expose your card’s unique 12-digit number. -
![Step 2 Compose a new text message on your mobile phone.]()
Compose a new text message on your mobile phone. -
![Step 3 Type the following message into the compose field:]()
Type the following message into the compose field: R*recharge card number*Salik account number*Salik PIN. -
![Step 4 Send the message to 5959.]()
Send the message to 5959. You will receive a text message confirmation from Salik informing you that your Salik account has been successfully recharged.
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![Step 1 Scratch off the film located on the back of your Salik Recharge Card.]()
Scratch off the film located on the back of your Salik Recharge Card. This will expose your card’s unique 12-digit number. -
![Step 2 Go to the Salik Services web page.]()
Go to the Salik Services web page. -
![Step 3 Sign in to your Salik account with your username and password.]()
Sign in to your Salik account with your username and password.- Click on the link displayed below “New Online Account” if you need to register and create a new Salik account.
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![Step 4 Click on “Recharge,” then enter or select your payment details next to “Salik Recharge.]()
Click on “Recharge,” then enter or select your payment details next to “Salik Recharge.” -
![Step 5 Enter the 12-digit number displayed on the back of your Salik card.]()
Enter the 12-digit number displayed on the back of your Salik card. -
![Step 6 Click on “Send.]()
Click on “Send.” The website will display your new Salik account balance, as well as the receipt number for the transaction.
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Salik is a road toll collection system in Dubai that lets travelers pass through toll points without stopping. Instead of paying at a toll booth, the toll fee is deducted directly from your Salik account, which can be recharged anytime by calling or texting Salik or visiting their website. To recharge your Salik, first scratch off the film on the back of your Salik recharge card, which will expose a 12-digit number that you’ll need no matter how you refill your card. If you want to call, contact customer service at 1-800-72545, select option 1, and follow the prompts to refill your account. If you prefer to use text message, text “recharge card number,” your account number, and your PIN to 5959. You can also go to the Salik services web page, sign into your account with your username and password, and click “Recharge.” Then, enter or select your payment details next to “Salik Recharge,” enter your 12-digit code, and click “Send.” To learn how to register for a new Salik account online, keep reading!
