Netherlands Transportation Card OV-chipkaart

1. Can you use OV-Chipkaart on trains?
2. What is an OV travel card?
3. How do you pay for buses in Holland?
4. How do I get a OV chip card?
5. How much does an OV-Chipkaart cost?
6. How do I get my money back from OV-Chipkaart?
7. Can I use OV-Chipkaart in Germany?
8. Where can you buy travel cards?
9. How do I block OV chipcard?
10. How much is bus in Netherlands?
11. How do I buy bus tickets in Netherlands?
12. How much is a bus ride in the Netherlands?

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.

What is an OV travel card?

The OV-chipkaart is a plastic card, the same size as a bank card, that fits in your purse or wallet. There are several different cards in circulation. For example the OV-chipkaarts for NS, GVB or RET, as well as personal and anonymous OV-chipkaarts. You can always recognise an OV-chipkaart by the pink logo.

How do you pay for buses in Holland?

Payment for public transport

In trams and buses, you can buy a day ticket or disposable chipcard. Please note: you cannot pay cash in many buses and trams. From 1 January 2018 onwards, you will be able to pay in buses and trams using the PIN or no contact method only.

How do I get a OV chip card?

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.

How much does an OV-Chipkaart cost?

An anonymous OV-chipkaart costs 7.50 euros but comes without travel credit. You can charge credit to the anonymous OV-chipkaart at a service desk or a ticket vending machine at many stations.

How do I get my money back from OV-Chipkaart?

If you have an anonymous OV-chipkaart, you can request a refund of your credit using a form. Please go to an operator's counter for this. Enter the details requested on the form. The employee will check your ID.

Can I 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.

Where can you buy travel cards?

The Travelcards can be purchased at any tube station, tourist information stands, in the National Rail stations and also in certain newsagents. Depending on where you purchase the ticket, you will get it in one format or other.

How do I block OV chipcard?

An anonymous OV-chipkaart is not protected. You cannot block this. Purchase a new anonymous card at an address near you.

How much is bus in Netherlands?

GVB 1 hour ticket – €3.20, valid only on GVB trams/metro/buses, NOT on trains. A Bus Tram Metro (BTM) ticket is €6.50 and is valid 90 minutes on GVB plus Connexxion/EBS buses. 2. Unlimited GVB Day/Multi-Day tickets – 1 to 7 day ticket (€8.50 to €37), children 4-11 €4 per day.

How do I buy bus tickets in Netherlands?

Download the Tranzer app, order an online ticket and get on the bus. We work with the Tranzer app. With Tranzer it is possible to buy tickets for bus and train online throughout the Netherlands with your mobile phone.

How much is a bus ride in the Netherlands?

Day tickets / Hourly tickets