How do I charge my OV chip card online?
How do I charge my OV chip card online?
How to top up your balance
- Go to www.ov-chipkaart.nl/
- Fill in your details and choose the desired amount.
- Order your balance.
- Check in at a gate or post on your next journey with NS. Your balance is loaded onto your OV-chipkaart immediately.
How does the OV chipcard work?
Checking in You must always check in and out with an OV-chipkaart. At the start of your journey, hold your card against the screen on a gate or card reader. Your card will be checked to ensure you have a valid travel product or sufficient credit. Then the gate will open, or the card reader will beep to confirm.
How do I get an OV card in Amsterdam?
Purchasing an OV-chipkaart Either card is purchased at a counter or device, at airports, at stations and at newsagents or supermarkets. You can also purchase a disposable card on the tram and/or bus. Sales points are indicated by the pink OV-chipkaart logo. Find a salespoint nearby your location in the Netherlands.
Where can I charge my OV card?
You can charge credit to your anonymous OV-chipkaart at a public transport service desk or a ticket vending machine at many stations. Methods of payment vary per machines but you can generally use your credit card or your PIN-pas (debit card), and in some cases cash.
Can I use my contactless card in Amsterdam?
In Amsterdam, expect to find many shops, restaurants and cafes that will not accept cash at all. Cash machines are everywhere, and most payments are made with chip and PIN, or contactless technology. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted, while American Express is less popular.
Can I use my OV-Chipkaart in Germany?
The personal OV-chipkaart is intended for use by residents of the Netherlands, as a Dutch permanent address and bank account must be provided when applying for a card. Residents of Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg can apply for a personal OV-chipkaart by using a Dutch bank account or PayPal.
Are trains off peak on weekends?
Weekends and Bank Holidays are Off-Peak all day. Please use the Journey Planner to choose your desired time of travel and click ‘check ticket availability and prices’ to display the complete range of fares available for your journey.
