OVpay simplifies public transport in the Netherlands by enabling check-ins and check-outs with contactless cards or phones. The app offers convenience, transparency, and features tailored for both seasoned travelers and first-timers.
Key Features
Check-Ins and Check-Outs Confirmation
- Easily verify your check-in or check-out status in real-time under the ‘Journeys’ section.
- Enable notifications to receive instant alerts for every check-in and check-out action for peace of mind during your travels.
Missed Check-Ins and Check-Outs Adjustment
- Forgot to check in or out? Correct errors effortlessly within the app, ensuring accuracy up to 60 days after your journey.
- Manage your travel logs seamlessly to maintain a complete and transparent record.
Comprehensive Journey History
- View all your journeys and travel costs from the past 18 months in one consolidated overview.
- Analyze detailed travel data to better understand spending patterns and optimize your public transport usage.
Travel Expense Reporting
- Create professional travel expense overviews with ease, choosing specific months and trips.
- Send the report directly to your employer or email yourself a PDF for records.
Multi-Card Management
- Add up to 10 cards to the app, assigning custom names and colors for quick identification.
- Perfect for users juggling different payment cards for various travel scenarios.
Age-Based Discount Integration
- Add your 34% age-based discount by securely sharing your name, date of birth, and a photo within the app.
- Enjoy hassle-free integration of discounts, ensuring cost-effective travel.
User-Friendly Design
- Intuitive interface designed to accommodate first-time users and seasoned commuters alike.
- Navigate easily through features like card management, expense tracking, and journey overviews.
Advanced Collaboration
- Developed through a collaboration with Translink, major Dutch banks, and public transport operators such as NS, Arriva, RET, and GVB.
- Benefit from a seamless and standardized public transport experience across the Netherlands.
Why Choose OVpay?
- Provides a streamlined approach to managing public transport journeys and expenses.
- Offers flexibility in payment options with features tailored for convenience and efficiency.
- Ensures accuracy and transparency in check-ins, check-outs, and travel cost calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I adjust missed check-ins or check-outs?
A: Yes, you can correct missed check-ins or check-outs up to 60 days after your journey.
Q: How many cards can I add to the app?
A: You can add up to 10 cards and customize them with names and colors.
Q: Does OVpay support travel expense reporting?
A: Yes, you can create and send travel expense overviews directly from the app.
Q: Can I add age-based discounts to my card?
A: Yes, you can add a 34% age-based discount by providing your name, date of birth, and a photo.
Q: Is OVpay compatible with all Dutch public transport operators?
A: Yes, OVpay collaborates with major operators like NS, RET, and Transdev.
Version History
v1.203.0 ---- 2 Jul 2024
We tweaked some things that are probably too small to notice.
The app should work a bit better now.
v1.192.0 ---- 7 Jun 2024
We tweaked some things that are probably too small to notice.
The app should work a bit better now.
v1.171.0 ---- 15 May 2024
We tweaked some things that are probably too small to notice.
The app should work a bit better now.
- Bug fixes and improvements.
