Bus routes and ticketsPayment by debit or credit card is possible, as well as your public transport chip card. The Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket is also excellent value if you plan to explore the region.
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Dutch currencyMany shops and restaurants in Amsterdam accept credit cards, but not all. It is therefore recommended to either ask before you order or ensure you have a sufficient amount in cash to cover the bill. Most shops and restaurants do not accept €200 or €500 notes.
As of 2023, all domestic trains, metros, trams, and buses in Amsterdam (and nationwide) accept payment from contactless methods including credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more. As long as your card has an OV chip in it, you should be able to use it to pay for your fare.
How do you pay for public transport in Amsterdam? Public transport in Amsterdam is cashless. Simply check in with your Debit or Credit Card, or save money on travel with the I amsterdam City Card, which offers unlimited use of Amsterdam's public transport system for 24, 48 or 72 hours.
The nine Dutch public transport carriers ('Carriers') and Translink are jointly introducing a new option to travel by public transport by means of purchasing a Ticket by checking in and out using your Debit Card or Credit Card.
Tickets for the bus and tram can be purchased onboard from the driver. You can also use tickets obtained at metro stations to hop onto either a bus or tram as long as it is still valid. Metro tickets can be purchased either on-site at a metro station or online with a day pass.
The benefitsYou can now check in and out on the train, bus, tram and metro throughout the Netherlands with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone. Pay for your trip just as easily as your groceries in the store. Handy, because: you no longer need a separate OV-chipkaart.
Amsterdam ranked the priciest destination in EuropeIndeed, together with Venice, the Dutch capital was ranked the most expensive destination in Europe, particularly due to the high price of accommodation.
Buses and trams don't accept cash, so it'll be very useful to get a ticket you can use across each form of public transport. You'll find more information about ticket prices and how to get them in our section about how to buy tickets.