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The OV-chipkaart is being phased out after almost 15 years. A new card with updated technology is here: the OV-pas. Find out how it works and how you will switch soon.

From OV-chipkaart to OV-pas

The OV-pas replaces the OV-chipkaart. It may look like a new plastic card, but there are significant technical changes behind the scenes.

Your details are no longer stored on the card itself but in a secure online database. This makes it possible to manage more services online without needing to visit an NS Ticket Machine (although you may still do so if you wish).

A digital card will also be introduced in the future, which you can add to the Wallet on your phone.

How do I get an OV-pas?

If you have an NS season ticket, you will continue to travel with your OV-chipkaart until we notify you to switch to an OV-pas. We will start transferring subscriptions at the end of the year.

Do you have a business season ticket? Find more information about the new NS-Business Card.

Do you not have an NS season ticket?

You can order an individual OV-pas at OVpay.nl or travel using your payment card. In both cases, you will always travel in 2nd class without a discount.

Do you already have an OV-pas?

At the moment, you travel with your OV-pas on balance without a discount. We are not yet able to load NS season tickets onto an OV-pas.

How to travel with your OV-pas

Not much changes for you as a traveller. The OV-pas remains one card for travel by train, metro, tram and bus.

Check your costs

You will no longer see your balance or fare for your journey displayed on the gates or readers when you check out. Add your OV-pas to Mijn NS and view your journeys and costs related to us there.

Want to see all your journeys? View them via ovpay.nl

View and top up your balance

Add your OV-pas to Mijn NS to check and top up your balance. Alternatively, you can do this at a ticket machine.

The conductor or service staff can also check your balance. This service is not yet available at OV-servicewinkel shops.

About OVpay

OVpay is the new way to check in and out on public transport. You can use the new OV-pas or your debit card to check in and out. This enables you to travel anywhere in the Netherlands by train, metro, tram and bus.

Frequently asked questions about the OV-pas

My OV-chipkaart has (almost) expired

If your OV-chipkaart has expired or will expire this year, you will receive or can order a replacement card as usual.

We start transferring subscriptions to the OV-pas at the end of the year. We will notify you as soon as it is your turn.

What to do when your OV-chipkaart expires

What does the new OV-pas cost?

The new OV-pas costs €6. Do you have a season ticket with us? Then, in most cases, you will receive a free OV-pas from us. You only pay €6 for your new pass if you have NS Flex Basis or an Annual Bicycle Parking Subscription.

I already have an OV-pas. Can my subscription be transferred to it?

No, that is not possible. At present, you cannot travel with an NS subscription on your OV-pas. Please continue to use your OV-chipkaart to travel with your subscription.

We will begin transferring subscriptions to the OV-pas at the end of this year. You will be notified as soon as it is your turn.

What is the difference between the OV-pas, OV-chipkaart and payment card?

The OV-pas replaces the OV-chipkaart. It looks like a new plastic card, but there are many technical changes behind it.

Your details are no longer stored on the card itself but in a secure online database. This makes it easier to manage your travel online, and you no longer need to visit an NS Ticket Machine (although you still can).

Are you travelling 2nd class without a discount?

Then you can easily check in and out with your payment card. This lets you travel simply by train without buying an extra card.

NS season tickets cannot be loaded onto your payment card.

Do you have other questions? View all frequently asked questions about travelling with your OV-pas.