The OV-chipkaart is the new means of payment for the public transport system in The Netherlands. The smart card is the size of a bank card and contains an invisible chip. The OV-chipkaart can be loaded with credit in euros with which you can travel anywhere within The Netherlands, or with a travel product such as a single or season ticket.

You may choose among the personal, anonymous and disposable cards.

• The personal OV-chipkaart can be purchased online or from your public transport company.
• The anonymous OV-chipkaart can be bought at the ticket office and vending machines at the station.  
• The disposable card can be purchased at the station vending machine. This cards allows the holder to travel immediately, but it can not be re-charged or loaded with another than the original travel product.