Easy check-in and check-out with your debit or credit card

Give it a try!

Also check in and out with your debit or credit card? These are the benefits:

  • No need to register – just check in and out right away.
  • Topping up your balance or buying separate tickets is a thing of the past.
  • View your journeys and submit expense claims in the OVpay app or on the website.

Adding age-based discount

Are you 65 or older, or under 12? Then you get a 34% discount on buses, trams and metro.
Add your age-based discount to your debit or credit card in just 4 steps.

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Can you already use OVpay to travel?

Not sure if checking in and out with your card is right for you? Answer a few quick questions and find out.

More and more people are using their debit or credit card to travel.

Have you tried it yet?

"I was surprised at how easy it is. No more OV-chipkaart needed – just my debit card."

Mike (34), Breda

"I get on, tap my debit card on the reader, and I'm good to go. No more stress about having enough balance."

Nour (27), Rotterdam

"Travelling with my debit card just feels natural."

Anja (58), Zwolle

"I was nervous at first, but now I even see my parents checking in with their debit cards."

Jasmijn (31), Utrecht

"I'm not very good with technology, but with my debit card, I can check in and out with ease. It's really convenient!"

Ria (70), Eindhoven

"I take the train every now and then, and it's great that I no longer have to buy an OV-chipkaart."

Joris (26), Tilburg

Help with unknown (travel) expenses

Do you see 'NLOV' on your bank statement? That means you've checked in or out with your debit card. With this explanation, you'll quickly find out where the charged amount comes from.

Have you downloaded the app yet?

Over 1 million travellers went before you. With the OVpay app, your journey is even easier. Check if you’ve checked in or out, quickly adjust any missed check-outs, and submit expense claims in no time. Discover it for yourself!

Got a question? We have the answer!

How do I add my card to the app? What can I do if I forgot to check in or out? Can I check in and out with my phone?

We’re happy to answer your questions. Check them all out.

Together

We're collaborating with these partners to make the new ways of checking in and out possible:

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Arriva

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EBS

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GVB

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HTM

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ICS

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Keolis

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MasterCard

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NS

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Qbuzz

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RET

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Transdev

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Visa