Ov-chipkaart

Is it possible to recharge an OV-chipkaart without a Dutch banking card?

Is it possible to recharge an OV-chipkaart without a Dutch banking card?

8 Answers. You can now recharge your OV Chipkaart using VISA, Mastercard or American Express creditcards at almost any NS Ticket machine, and with no extra charge! There was a charge in the past of 0,50 euro but that has been dropped. If only need a "OV-chipkaart" for the train, you don't actually need one.

  1. Can you top up OV-Chipkaart online?
  2. How do I put money on my OV-Chipkaart?
  3. How do I get an OV card in the Netherlands?
  4. How much does an OV-Chipkaart cost?
  5. How do I check my OV-Chipkaart travel history?
  6. Can we refund OV-Chipkaart?
  7. Can you use OV-Chipkaart in Germany?
  8. Can you use OV-Chipkaart on trains?
  9. Where can I buy OV card in Amsterdam?
  10. Do Amsterdam buses take cash?
  11. How do you get around Amsterdam cheap?
  12. Can you pay on the tram in Amsterdam?

Can you top up OV-Chipkaart online?

Order €10, €20, €30, €40 or €50 of credit online and pay using iDEAL. Load the credit onto your card at a pick-up device. Once you have picked up your credit you are ready to travel.

How do I put money on my OV-Chipkaart?

Topping up the balance on your OV-chipkaart

  1. Scan your OV-chipkaart at an NS ticket machine.
  2. Select 'Top up balance'.
  3. Then select 'Add balance'.
  4. Choose the amount you want to add to your OV-chipkaart. The machine shows the amounts that you can add to your card.

How do I get an OV card in the Netherlands?

Purchasing an OV-chipkaart

Either card is purchased at a counter or device, at airports, at stations and at newsagents or supermarkets. You can also purchase a disposable card on the tram and/or bus. Sales points are indicated by the pink OV-chipkaart logo. Find a salespoint nearby your location in the Netherlands.

How much does an OV-Chipkaart cost?

You will need an OV chipcard to use public transport. The anonymous OV-chipkaart costs 7.50 euros and remains valid for five years. When traveling by train, make sure you have at least 20 euros worth of credit on your anonymous OV-chipkaart.

How do I check my OV-Chipkaart travel history?

Through my public transport travel history

If you have a personal or anonymous OV-chipkaart and you have not yet created an account, create an account now, add your card and apply for the public transport travel history. You will see all the transactions you have made up to 18 months ago straight away.

Can we refund OV-Chipkaart?

If you have an anonymous OV-chipkaart, you can request a refund of your credit using a form.

Can you use OV-Chipkaart in Germany?

The personal OV-chipkaart is intended for use by residents of the Netherlands, as a Dutch permanent address and bank account must be provided when applying for a card. Residents of Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg can apply for a personal OV-chipkaart by using a Dutch bank account or PayPal.

Can you use OV-Chipkaart on trains?

If you carry an OV-chipkaart with you, you will no longer need to think about strip tickets or metro and train tickets. You can travel on trains, trams, buses and metros with a single ticket.

Where can I buy OV card in Amsterdam?

At Amsterdam Central station you can purchase at the main service ticket desk, OV Servicewinkel shop, ticket machines or the “GVB Tram Bus Metro” tickets & info office, next to the Iamsterdam tourist office.

Do Amsterdam buses take cash?

Paying with cash on public transport

Amsterdam is working towards making public transport completely cashless. Tickets can only be purchased using debit or credit as of 26 March 2018. Cash is no longer accepted on buses and trams.

How do you get around Amsterdam cheap?

The cheapest way to travel around Amsterdam is walking but if you need to get somewhere fast, the use of an OV chip card is the answer. Being used on trams, buses and metros, the OV chip card (OV-chipkaart) is the easiest way to pay for all your travel about town.

Can you pay on the tram in Amsterdam?

You can buy 1 hour and 1 – 2 days tickets on board of the tram or bus. The driver doesn't accept cash, you can only pay by credit card or contactless. You can purchase other types of tickets at GVB service points, vending machines and info counters.

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