Traveling with the OV-pas

Discover the new OV-pas!

The OV-pas is the successor to the OV-chipkaart. With this new pink pass, you can check in and out on trains, trams, buses and metros anywhere in the Netherlands. The OV-pas works in the same way as the OV-chipkaart, but is much easier to use. 

The benefits of the new OV-pas

  • Easily top up your balance online via OVpay.nl or the OVpay app (no more queuing at ticket machines!)

  • You can check in again within 15 minutes of topping up your balance online

  • The OV-pas is more affordable than the OV-chipkaart (€6 instead of €7.50). The OV-pas is valid for 5 years.

  • Keep track of your costs - view your travel expenses and journeys up to 18 months back in the OVpay app.

This is how the OV-pas works

  1. Order your OV-pas via OVpay.nl - it will be delivered to your door within a few working days.

  2. Top up your balance online via ovpay.nl or in the ovpay app (minimum €5)

  3. Check in and out by holding your OV-pas against the card reader.

  4. The fare will be calculated automatically and deducted from your balance.

Forgot to check in or out? You can easily adjust this in the OVpay app or on ovpay.nl. Please do so within 60 days of your journey. If you are entitled to a refund, the excess amount deducted will be added back to your balance.

Who is the OV-pas suitable for?

Many more services will be added to the OV-pas in the coming months, but at the moment, the OV-pas is particularly useful if you:

  • Currently travel with an OV-chipcard and top up your balance at a ticket machine

  • Like having a separate card for travelling on public transport

With my subscription(s), can I already travel with the OV-pas?

last update 15-12-2025

We are continuously working to make all HTM OV-chipkaart subscriptions available on the OV-pas. Below, we have summarised what is currently available and what is not yet available.

SubscriptionAvailable on the new OV-pas?
Pay per ride Yes
Age discount Yes
Monthly discount  Available soon
Regional subscription Available soon
Kids voor Niks Not available yet
Ooievaarspas Not available yet

To see whether your subscription from another transport provider is already available on the OV-pas, check it here.

Is your HTM subscription not yet available on the OV-pas? Keep an eye on this page for updates.

Do you want convenience without having to top up your balance? Then consider travelling with your debit card.

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