You can use the balance on a personal or anonymous OV-chipkaart to travel on public transport. An anonymous OV-chipkaart can be purchased from an automated sales & loading kiosk in a metro station, from an RET Service Point or at the RET Servicewinkel (service fee will apply).
Product Terms & Conditions for Travelling on card balance (Dutch)
You can apply for a personal OV-chipkaart online at OV-chipkaart.nl. View the costs associated with the various OV-chipkaart options.
Please note: the OV-chipkaart is not valid for use on the Fast Ferry!