21/9/2026
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.
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.
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: