See how to check in and out
We show you how to check in and out at the gates on the train. For tips on watching this video, see “Playing YouTube videos conveniently”.
Would you like to use your OV chip card for a train journey for the first time? In that case, make sure that you activate the OV chip card before traveling by train. You can read more about this in the article ‘The OV chip card’.
Different types of readers
In the video you have seen a card reader of the NS. Basically all readers work the same, but they can look different.
Check out during a transfer?
Are you traveling by NS train and are you transferring to another NS train? Then there is no need to check out and check in in between. If you do this, you will pay a double starting rate and that is of course a shame.
However, if you have to transfer between two types of transport, you must first check out and then check in again. For example, if you first traveled a bit by metro and then transfer to the tram. Or when you go from the bus to the train.
Help, I didn’t check in properly
It can happen that you accidentally check out while you wanted to check in, or vice versa. For example, if you wanted to check whether you checked in or out correctly. Then wait two minutes, then you can check in or check out again.
More information
Would you like to know more about traveling with the OV chip card? Read our article ‘The OV chip card’ or go to www.ov-chipkaart.nl.