Public Transport (OV)

Tailor public transport steps around your stay and travel style.

Transport

Your options

First, choose your travel style

OVpay (Debit/Mobile) – Tap & go, no card needed

Anonymous OV-Chipkaart – Buy at any station

Personalized OV-Chipkaart ✅ Best for long-term residents

Not sure which is yours? A quick question sorts it out.

Compare your options

Feature	📱 OVpay (Debit/Mobile)	🔵 Anonymous Card	🟡 Personalized Card
Best For	Tourists & Day-trippers	Privacy & Sharing	Residents & Frequent Users
Card Cost	Free (€0)	~€7.50	~€7.50
Payment Method	Direct from bank account	Pre-paid credit (Top-up)	Monthly invoice or Auto-reload
Setup	None (Tap & Go)	Buy at machine + Load €20	Order online + Wait ~3 days
Discounts	No (Full Fare)	No (Full Fare)	Yes (Age discounts & Subscriptions)
Shareable?	No	Yes (Give to a friend)	No (Photo ID linked)
Refunds	N/A	No (If card is lost)	Yes (Balance protected)

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