How do I check in and out in Amsterdam?

Throughout Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands you can check in and out on the train, bus, tram and metro with your debit card, credit card or mobile phone. You can pay for your trip as easily and securely as you do your shopping in the store. Very handy.



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So do not forget to check-out! - If you've checked in on the bus, tram or subway and you've forgotten to check out, a standard (full) fee of € 4,00 is charged from the Chip Card. - When checked in on the train and you've forgotten to check out, a standard (full) fee of € 20,00 is charged from the Chip Card.

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When travelling by tram in Amsterdam, most locals make use of the public transport chip card (OV-Chipkaart) or OVpay, checking in and out at the start and end of their journeys (and whenever they change trams). From 20 June 2023, it is not possible to purchase a one-hour ticket aboard Amsterdam trams.

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Check in and out with your contactless debit card, credit card or mobile to travel by bus, tram, metro or train. No registration is necessary. You pay the same travel fares you would if you were using an OV-chipkaart.

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That's because, in the Netherlands, there is no social or written requirement to tip a restaurant worker. However, if you received good service or thoroughly enjoyed the food, it's customary to give a small tip — around 5-10% of the bill. If your service was just average, round up the bill or leave some change.

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OVpay is the new way to check-in and out of public transport with your debit or credit card. Simply hold your card against the card reader on the bus, tram and metro. The system will beep once you have checked in correctly. Be sure to check out with the same card at your destination.

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OV-chipcard or tickets Throughout the Netherlands, the public transport chip card (OV-chipkaart) is used to travel by public transport. If you're in Amsterdam for a longer period of time and use public transport regularly, buying an OV-chipkaart is the best way to go.

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Uber in the Netherlands Uber is available in The Netherlands since 2012. Started in Amsterdam and now available in more than 5 cities. Every day we work hard to improve and increase driver availability via the Uber app to meet all trip requests.

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You won't be going through customs at Schiphol until you return from your trip. Unless you're travelling to another Schengen country, you'll be going through passport control after the security check. And that process is handled by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, not Dutch Customs. Feeling like a confused customer?

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Yes, the tap water in Amsterdam is safe to drink according to international standards. According to many Dutch people it's among the best in Europe. The local water provider Waternet continuously monitors water quality to ensure it meets high safety standards.

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If you like to get you're bill you'll have to ask the waiter for it. You can pay by cash or pin (debit or credit card). Waiters are on a salary (like everybody else in Holland) (s)he doesn't depend on a tip for a solid wage, so no tipping neccesary. What we normally do is round the bill upwards.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands With speed limits of just 30 km/h, Amsterdam prioritises people and active transport, making it one of the most walkable cities in the world.

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