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Reclaiming or transferring your balance

It is unfortunately not possible to transfer your card balance to a new OV-chipkaart, but you can request a refund of your OV-chipkaart balance. Read what to do in various situations below.


Good to know:

  • If you use automatic top-up, you must first cancel this service;
  • Bring along proof of identification to the NS Service Desk.
 

Anonymous chipkaart

Personal chipkaart

Expired chipkaart

Request a refund
using the online form.

Download the form here.

Request a refund via your Mijn OV-chip account.

Mijn OV-chip

Active chipkaart
Balance greater than € 30

Request a refund by sending in the form and your card. Your card will then be terminated. 

Download the form here.

Request a refund by sending in the form and your card. Your card will then be terminated. 

Download the form here.

Active chipkaart
Balance less than € 30

Request a balance refund via an
NS Service Desk.

Request a balance refund via an
NS Service Desk.

Difference between an anonymous and personal chipkaart