Amsterdam, Netherlands

GVB Buses payment methods

Check cards, cash, mobile tickets and tap-off rules for GVB Buses. Operated by GVB; last verified on 2026-07-22.

Tap: boarding validation
Required: tap off

Quick answer

Can I tap a bank card on GVB Buses?

Yes. This network accepts physical contactless bank cards directly on board. Documented schemes: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, V PAY.

Cash is not accepted on board.
Tap off: required.

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Boarding payment

Cards, cash and tickets

Cash

Source: GVB payment options Cash is not accepted for onboard fare purchase.

Transit or fare card

Yes

OV-chipkaart, OV-pas, paper chip card Source: GVB payment options

Contactless bank card

Yes

Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, V PAY Source: GVB payment options

Paper ticket

Yes

Paper chip card Source: GVB payment options

Visitor pass

Yes

GVB day ticket, Amsterdam Travel Ticket Source: GVB payment options

Phone or wearable

Mobile payment

Mobile wallet or digital transit card

Yes

Apple Pay, Google Wallet, contactless payment app Source: GVB OVpay

Official app

Yes

GVB app e-ticket Source: GVB payment options

QR or barcode ticket

Yes

GVB barcode e-ticket Source: GVB payment options

Evidence

Sources

GVB payment options Accessed 2026-07-22
GVB OVpay Accessed 2026-07-22