OVpay: Easily check in- and out with your payment card or OV-pas

Are you already traveling with OVpay? 
You can check in and out with the new OV-pas or your debit card. This allows you to travel anywhere in the Netherlands by train, bus, tram, and metro. Just like you're used to: tap your card against the card reader and you're done! The OV-pas and debit card are replacing the OV-chipkaart, which is being phased out. After all these years, the technology is outdated and needs to be replaced. That is why we are switching to OVpay. The new OV-pas costs €6 and is valid for 5 years. You can order it at ovpay.nl. 

Personalize your card
When you add your personal details to your debit card or OV-pas, the card will be registered in your name. This means you can receive age-related discounts if you are eligible and add a subscription. Only you will be able to travel with your card.

Can you already switch to OVpay?
Do you travel with subscriptions or travel products? A lot is already possible with a debit card. The OV-pas does not yet work for all subscriptions or travel products such as first-class travel. In Almere, you can add all allGo subscriptions to both your debit card and your OV-pas.

Do you also travel with subscriptions from other transport companies? Use the selection tool on the OVpay website to see if you can already switch completely.

New: tap and pay without unlocking your device!
Do you travel using your debit card on your phone or smartwatch? And want to tap and pay even faster? Turn on Express Mode in your Wallet! Then you will no longer need to unlock your device. Just hold your phone or smartwatch up to the card reader and —beep— you've paid. Want to know how to turn on Express Mode on your phone or smartwatch? For more information visit www.ovpay.nl.

Automatic recharge for your OV-pas
With automatic recharge, you’ll always have enough credit on your OV-pas. If your balance falls below €10, it will be automatically topped up. You can choose the amount by which we top up your balance each time: €10, €20, or €50. You can enable this feature in your OVpay account. Click here for more information.

Age discount, also on debit cards

What is an age discount?
Children aged 4 to 11 and people aged 65 and over are entitled to a 34% discount when traveling by bus, tram, or metro (but not by train). We call this an age discount. You can also check in and out with your debit card or Ov-pas when using the age discount.
Please note: The age-based discount for people 65 and older will be discontinued as of January 1, 2027.

Can I also use OVpay with my debit card or subscription?

You can check in and out with:

• Contactless debits card from ABN AMRO, ASN bank, bunq, ING, Rabobank, Knab, Regiobank, or SNS.
• Contactless credit cards from Mastercard and Visa (issued by ICS)
• Smartphones that are set up with contactless payment with a card from above-mentioned debit and credit cards. Also with Apple Pay and Google Wallet
• A foreign contactless debit or credit cards from Maestro, V pay, Mastercard, or Visa

You won't even need an OV-pas or subscription. No registration is necessary.

All allGo subscriptions are available for debit cards or the new OV-pas. View the selection in the allGo OVpay webshop.

Do you have any questions?

We get that! The website ovpay.nl has everything you need and answers any questions you may have as a traveler. That way, you can read everything again at your leisure.