New: the OV-pas

21/9/2026

OVpay is the new way to check in and out on public transport. Use your debit card, credit card, mobile phone or the new OV-pas. OVpay is replacing the familiar OV-chipkaart. This means the technology is ready for the future.

What is the new OV-pas?

After almost 20 years, the OV-chipkaart will be discontinued. The OV-pas, together with the debit card, is replacing the familiar OV-chipkaart. With the new OV-pas, you can check in and out anywhere in the Netherlands on trains, buses, trams and metros. Just as you're used to, but with greater convenience. You can easily top up your balance via the OVpay app or the OVpay website. Or enable automatic top-ups, so you never have too little balance. Prefer to top up with cash? Buy your OV-pas at Primera.

Where can you buy the OV-pas?

You can easily order the OV-pas via the OVpay website. Or buy it at Primera. You can find the OV-pas in the gift card section. It costs € 6 and is valid for 5 years.

OV-pas with barcode: the OV-pas available at Primera stores has a barcode on the back. This card can be topped up at the store checkout using a debit card or cash. You can also top it up via the OVpay app and website. You don't need an account for this.

OV-pas without barcode: the OV-pas you bought via the OVpay website or app does not have a barcode. Therefore, you cannot top up this card at Primera.

50% discount on OVpay products

From 21 September through 20 November 2026, you will receive 50% off various OVpay products. During the promotional period, travel at an extra-low price with:

U-OV Max Day

  • Unlimited travel for a maximum of €5 per day instead of €10.
  • Aged 12 to 18? Then you pay a maximum of €3.25 per day instead of €6.25
  • Works with both a debit card and an OV-pas

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U-OV Max Month

  • Unlimited travel for a maximum of €50 per month (normally €100 per month)
  • Aged 12 to 18: a maximum of €32.50 per month (normally €65 per month)
  • Works with a debit card
  • Also available for the OV-pas from 12 October 2026. 

Would you like to add this product to your OV-pas? Buy your OV-pas now, so you can benefit from this offer for 2 months. 

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U-OV Off-Peak Free: 

  • Unlimited travel during off-peak hours for €15 per month instead of €30 per month
  • Works with a debit card
  • Also available for the OV-pas from 12 October 2026. 

Would you like to add this product to your OV-pas? Buy your OV-pas now, so you can benefit from this offer for 2 months. 

Read more about this offer