OVpay: the new way to check in and out on public transport

OVpay is the new way to check in and out using your payment card or the new OV-pas on buses, trams, metros and trains throughout the Netherlands. OVpay replaces the familiar OV-chipkaart and makes travelling smarter and easier. Decide for yourself how you prefer to travel. Would you like help switching from the OV-chipkaart to OVpay? Then take a look at the OVpay switching guide.

Go directly to the information about travelling with your debit card here.
Go directly to the information about travelling with the OV-pas here.

Also take a look at our subscription and discount page.

Checking in and out with your debit card

Travelling by public transport has never been easier. Simply check in and out with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone. The advantages of checking in and out with your payment card at a glance:

No need to top up your balance;
No new/additional card or pass required;
Your travel costs are automatically debited from your account;
Also suitable for travel with discount subscriptions;
Always have insight into your travel costs and history in Transdev transport regions via the @transdev app or your OVpay account;

Forgot to check out? Correct your missed check-out here.

Want to know how to check in and out with your payment card? Take a look here.

OVpay products on your payment card

All Transdev OVpay travel products (such as age or student discounts and other subscriptions) are (soon to be) available on your payment card. Want to know how this works? Take a look at “Good to know”.

*For your information: Paysafe digital passes are not accepted by Transdev. With NS, you cannot check in and out with your mobile phone or smartwatch using Revolut or Vivid (but you can on our buses).

Travelling with the new OV-pas

The OV-pas, together with the payment card, replaces the familiar OV-chipkaart. The OV-chipkaart will be discontinued. With the new OV-pas, you can check in and out anywhere in the Netherlands. Just as you are used to, but with more convenience. You can easily top up your balance via the OVpay app.

Try this pink pass now:

Top up your balance via your account – no more trips to the ticket machine
Manage everything via your OVpay account (app or website)
Valid for 5 years and costs €6, so it's cheaper than the OV-chipkaart

Would you like to know more or order the card? Visit OVpay.nl or check out the OVpay app.

Important information

Always check in and out using the same contactless card
If you’re using your contactless card, make sure you use it to check out as well. If you check in using your mobile phone, please use it to check out too.

Got a new debit card? Make sure you link your travel pass to the new card! Do you have a replacement (digital) debit card? Don’t forget to link your travel pass or discount product to this new card. You can do this in your Connexxion(/Transdev) account.

Travel summary or claiming your journeys?

Via the @Transdev app: Link your debit card and view all your journeys with Transdev, Connexxion, Bravo and Breng.
Via the OVpay travel summary: Enter the 14-digit code (after ‘NLOV’ on your bank statement) and the amount debited to view your travel details.

Costs and subscriptions

Standard public transport fare: The price is the same as travelling with a public transport chip card and cheaper than buying a paper ticket from the bus driver.

Age discount: Are you between 12 and 18 years old and travelling in North Brabant, or are you over 65? Then add a 34% age discount to your debit card and benefit from discounts on buses, trams and metros. More about age discounts.

Students and other travel passes: Do you have a travel pass or travel product on your OV-chipkaart? Soon, you will also be able to choose different travel passes or travel products, such as 1st class travel, with the OV-pas.

FAQ

You have been able to travel with your payment card for some time now. For many travellers, this is a quick and easy way to check in and out. However, it is not the ideal solution for everyone. Some travel products, such as the OV-Studentenreisproduct (student travel product), OV-fiets (public transport bicycle) or P+R options, are not available for debit cards. These will soon be available on the OV-pas (public transport pass). That is why OVpay offers two ways to travel: with your debit card or with the OV-pas.

This allows everyone to choose what best suits their situation.
Easily create a summary of your journeys, including VAT rates. You can use this summary straight away for your own records or share it with your employer.
- Via the @Transdev app: Link your debit card to the Transdev app and view all your journeys with Transdev, Connexxion, Bravo and Breng clearly organised in a single app.
- Via the OVpay travel overview: Open your bank statement and look for a debit for a journey you have made. Enter the 14-digit code (found after ‘NLOV’ on your bank statement) along with the debited amount. This will give you an overview of your travel details.
Want to claim travel expenses? Easily create an overview of your claims, including VAT percentages, which can also be used by your employer. See how to do this here.
Do you have a subscription or travel product on your OV-chipkaart and would you like to switch to OVpay? Please note that not all subscriptions or travel products work on the OV-pas yet. We are working hard to expand this quickly.

Check the Switch Helper to see if you can already switch. With the Switch Helper, you will receive personal advice and a step-by-step plan for switching.
The current OV-chipkaart needs to be replaced because the technology is outdated and no longer compatible with modern digital payment and mobility systems. With OVpay, we are switching to a modern payment system that works the same way for all transport operators in the Netherlands. This makes OVpay future-proof and ensures a smoother travel experience throughout the Netherlands.
You can visit the OVpay website for the latest developments, frequently asked questions and answers, and manuals.

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