Salik topup — five concise answers
شحن سالك — خمس إجابات مركّزة
Eligibility & coverage
Can I recharge a plate registered outside Dubai? +
Yes. The form supports plates from all seven Emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah — as long as the vehicle has an active Salik account.
Timing
How long does a Salik recharge take? +
The card payment itself takes about 30-60 seconds. The new balance usually shows on your account within 2-5 minutes depending on the Salik gateway load. In rare cases it may take up to one hour.
Are there minimum and maximum amounts? +
Minimum is AED 5, maximum is AED 5,000 per transaction. Presets of 50, 100, 150 and 200 are offered for quick selection.
Payment
Which card networks do you accept? +
Visa, JCB and UnionPay — debit and credit. Mastercard, American Express and Discover are not supported on this desk. Card processing happens on the secure subdomain checkout.platecheckae.com.
What if my Salik account is not credited? +
If the credit does not appear within 24 hours after a successful card charge, write to billing@platecheckae.com with your PCA order reference. The full refund policy covers the procedure.
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