Anonymous OV-chipkaart
An anonymous OV-chipkaart is not personal. That’s why you can’t add subscriptions to this card. You can share an anonymous card with multiple people, but not simultaneously. Have you heard that you can now also check in and out with your contactless card? This is called OVpay.
What’s OVpay?
OVpay is the name of all new ways of checking in and out of public transport. This includes checking in and out with your:
- Contactless debit or credit card
- Phone
- Smartwatch
Perks of OVpay:
- Check in and out without having to top up your card balance. We’ll charge your account at the end of the day
- You won’t have to buy an OV-chipkaart
- There is an increasing amount of travel discounts and subscriptions for you to add to your contactless card
Buy an anonymous OV-chipkaart
That’s possible too! Buy yours online at OVshop or visit a local point of sale. Your anonymous card will be valid for 5 years from the production date.
Expired card with leftover credit? No problem. Simply request a credit refund online.
Did you know…
- You can create an expense overview with an anonymous card even without an account?
- You can link your anonymous card to your OV-chip account? In your account, you’ll find information including your journeys.
- You can always request your balance back, even if your card has not yet expired
Everything summed up...
There are 2 ways to check in and out in public transport. With your (anonymous) OV-chipkaart. Or with your debit card, credit card, or mobile; OVpay.
You can purchase an anonymous OV-chipkaart at a nearby sales point. Or online at OVshop.
Good to know: with an anonymous OV-chipkaart you can:
- Not automatically top up your balance;
- Not use subscriptions;
- Not benefit from age discounts;
- Not block your card in case of loss or theft.
- Not get back the remaining balance on your card in case of theft or loss.