The Netherlands is a model for urban mobility worldwide, with its wide range of public transportation options, including buses, trams, metros, and trains. Translink has been the issuer and processor of the nation-wide used OV-chipkaart. This closed-loop single purpose card for Public Transport has helped to standardize the ticketing system for years.
In June 2023 the Netherlands introduced OVpay, an EMV-based open loop ticketing system that leverages the existing bank cards of the public, ensuring convenience and accessibility in the years to come. It is one of the first transit open-loop ticketing solutions in the world operating at a national level.
Passengers tap with their contactless bank card, smartphone, or smartwatch on the validators to start and finish their trip anywhere in the country. A centralized back office collects the rides and calculates the final fare price which will be charged to the passenger’s bank- or credit card account. A ride overview can be requested on their website or the OVpay website or in the OVpay app.
Access it here.
