Travel - the OV chipcard

Upon arrival to Amsterdam Centraal Station, follow the signs for GVB/Metro and there is a kiosk where you can buy an OV chipcard. The first card to get is the OV Card - a pictureless card that costs around €7.50, and means you can hop on/off metro,trams and buses without having to buy a ticket each time. It will save you money AND time.  Remember: you MUST check in and out when you board the trams.



(One point of trams, you can ONLY board the tram a the front or the middle, not every door. The Dutch drivers do not take kindly to seeing you jump in, even if you pay).

Upon setting up your bank account, you can then go back and get a new NS/OV Chipcard which includes the train also. You need a passport photo, and your bank details. This means you can get a 40% discount on all trains for up to 4 persons travelling. It's great for the frequent trips to airport, or day trips also! And means you will not have to purchase train tickets each time, as it can be registered online so you can use it to scan onto/off the train also.

OV and Out.