OV-pas: the new NS-Business Card

The new NS-Business Card

The current NS Business Card is a public transport chip card. The technology behind it is outdated. That is why the public transport pass will be introduced nationwide in 2026. Read more about the new NS Business Card.

Why is the NS Business Card being updated?

The new NS Business Card is a public transport pass. It is the successor to the OV-chipkaart, which is technically outdated. The introduction of the public transport pass will make the services provided via the NS Business Card more flexible and user-friendly. The difference between the OV-chipkaart and OV-pass The technology behind the OV-pass is completely different. With the OV-pass, data about journeys and season tickets is stored securely in an online account instead of on the card itself, as is the case with the OV-chipkaart. This allows you to easily arrange more travel matters yourself online. Think of adding season tickets or viewing journeys and travel expenses online. This new technology offers more opportunities for new services, products and self-service. In addition, the OV-pas is more secure thanks to modern security requirements and is ready for digital use in the future.

Switching to the new NS-Business Card

Do you currently have an NS-Business Card? Then you will receive the new NS-Business Card (public transport pass) free of charge. You don't need to do anything; we will contact you automatically. Until then, continue to travel with your current NS-Business Card. Does your current card expire before October 2026? Then you will first receive an “old” NS-Business Card. Later, you will receive a new one (public transport pass) from us.

Check your details in Mijn NS Zakelijk Would you like to prepare for the arrival of the OV-pas? Check in Mijn NS Zakelijk whether your details, such as your address and email address, are still correct. This will ensure that you receive all the important information about the OV-pas and that we send the pass to the correct address.

Travelling with the new NS-Business Card

For you as a traveller, not much will change. The new NS Business Card (public transport pass) will still take you from door to door. You simply check in and out as usual on trains, buses, trams and metros. Thanks to the new technology, you will always have immediate insight into your journeys and costs via the NS app.

Frequently asked questions

How do I switch to the new NS-Business Card?

If you currently have an NS-Business Card, you will automatically receive the new card free of charge. You do not need to do anything. Until then, continue to travel with your current NS-Business Card.

My NS Business Card expires in 2026. Will I receive a public transport pass before then?

Is your current card due to expire in 2026? If so, you will first receive an “old” NS-Business Card. Later, you will receive a new from us.

What is the difference between the OV-chipkaart and the OV-pas?

The technology behind the OV-pas is completely different. With the OV-pas, data about journeys and season tickets is stored securely in an online account instead of on the card itself, as is the case with the OV-chipkaart. This allows you to easily arrange more travel matters yourself online. Think of adding season tickets or viewing journeys and travel expenses online. This new technology offers more opportunities for new services, products and self-service. In addition, the OV-pas is more secure thanks to modern security requirements and is ready for digital use in the future.

Is OV-pass secure?

Yes, the OV-pas is safe to use. The OV-pas utilises modern infrastructure from the international banking sector with the associated security requirements.

When will I receive the new NS-Business Card?

We cannot say for certain at this point. The new NS-Business Card (OV-pas) will be introduced in the autumn of 2026, most likely in October. From then on, we will make the transition step by step, which will take at least the whole of 2027.