Travelling with an OV-pas
With an OV-pas, you can pay for all your public transport journeys in the Netherlands. You no longer need separate tickets to travel by train, bus, tram, or metro.
What is an OV-pas?
The OV-pas is the same size as a debit or credit card. It has a notch on one side so that people with visual impairments can recognize the card. You use this card to pay for your public transport journeys in the Netherlands. The cost of your trip is calculated by checking in at the start of your journey and checking out at the end.
The OV-pas is one of the ways to pay for public transport using OVpay .
The OV-pas is the successor to the OV-chipkaart, which will be phased out due to outdated technology. The OV-pas is a new plastic card that works in much the same way for you as a user.
Where can you buy an OV-pas?
You can order an OV-pas via the OVpay website or via the OVpay app .
Costs and validity
The OV-pas costs €6 and is valid for 5 years.
Season tickets for the OV-pas
Would you like to travel with a season ticket? Not all season tickets are currently available with an OV-pas. Check your transport provider’s website to see whether you need an OV-pas or an OV-chipkaart.
Tip – Do you have an OV-chipkaart? Check whether you can already switch to OVpay by using the OVpay Switch Helper .
In the Switch Helper you can see, for example, whether the subscriptions you use on your OV-chipkaart are also available on the OV-pas or for travelling with a debit or credit card.
How to top up the balance of your OV-pas
To travel with your OV-pas, you need to have a balance (a monetary amount) on your card. This balance is used to pay for your journeys. You can top up your balance via your OVpay account .
How to travel with an OV-pas
Do you have sufficient balance on your OV-pas? Then travelling is very simple.
Checking in and out with your OV-pas
When boarding, check in by holding your OV-pas against the card reader. Check out at your destination or when transferring to another transport provider. You do this by holding your OV-pas against the card reader again. The fare for your journey is calculated automatically.
More information about checking in and out in public transport .
Tip –Take your debit card, credit card, or OV-pas out of your wallet when checking in and out. Or remove it from your phone case. This ensures you check in with the correct card and prevents accidentally using two cards at the same time. Did this happen anyway? Visit the OVpay website to find out how to request a refund.