Home Traffic & Transportation OV chip card at Amsterdam Central Station North HollandAmsterdamTraffic & Transportation OV chip card at Amsterdam Central Station 03/12/2017 photo: ANP Did you know that as of 4 December 2017 you need an OV chip card or ticket with QR code to open the gates at Amsterdam Central Station? For passengers with a printed or mobile ticket there are special gates with a barcode reader. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Amsterdam Damrak: one of Europe’s busiest streets Amsterdam Archaeological gold mine in the heart of Amsterdam Family Meet the stars at Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam