How do I pay for public transport in the Netherlands?


How do I pay for public transport in the Netherlands? There are two main ways to pay while travelling by train in the Netherlands. You can either buy tickets online or from a ticket machine, or you can use your OV-chipkaart, or smartphone using OVPay. You can look up the NS Journey Planner to check timetables and plan your route.


Can you pay with a debit card on the bus in the Netherlands?

The benefits You can now check in and out on the train, bus, tram and metro throughout the Netherlands with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone. Pay for your trip just as easily as your groceries in the store. Handy, because: you no longer need a separate OV-chipkaart.


How do I pay a ticket in the Netherlands?

View and pay traffic fines online You need to log in with DigiD. You can then check your camera photo and pay your fine online. Non-residents can fill in a form to request the camera photo and pay fines through bank transfer.


Can I tap my credit card at Amsterdam metro?

In the tram, bus or metro you simply check in and out with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone. You can check in and out with the following cards: contactless payment cards from ABN AMRO, ASN Bank, Bunq, Knab, ING, Rabobank, Regiobank or SNS; a Mastercard or Visa contactless credit card (a.o. issued by ICS);


How much does an OV-chipkaart cost?

You can choose between a personal or anonymous OV-chipkaart, both of which cost € 7.50. If you sign up for a 1-year NS season ticket, you'll receive a free personal OV-chipkaart (except for Flex Basis and Flex Weekend Voordeel). You can also opt for a single-use chipkaart, which is a paper ticket with a chip.


Can you tap your credit card for bus in Amsterdam?

In the tram, bus or metro you simply check in and out with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone. You can check in and out with the following cards: contactless payment cards from ABN AMRO, ASN Bank, Bunq, Knab, ING, Rabobank, Regiobank or SNS; a Mastercard or Visa contactless credit card (a.o. issued by ICS);


How do I take public transport in the Netherlands?

Paying for public transport is easy: simply use your contactless debit card, credit card or mobile phone to check in and out using OVpay or a public transport chip card (in Dutch: OV-chipkaart).


Can you use credit card for public transport in Netherlands?

With these payment services, your Debit Card or Credit Card has a public transport travel function in the Netherlands linked to it. You pay for your journeys through the Bank Account associated with your Debit Card or the spending limit on your Credit Card.


Can I buy a ticket on the bus Netherlands?

You can pay for bus, metro, and tram rides by purchasing a ticket from a ticket machine, drivers, or conductors, or you can use an OV-chipkaart or smartphone via OVpay. If you are travelling by tram or bus, don't forget to use the stop buttons, or else the driver may pass through your stop.