Amsterdam's public transit card is the OV-chipkaart / GVB day ticket.
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Amsterdam uses the OV-chipkaart / GVB day ticket. A disposable OV-chipkaart or a GVB day pass covers trams, buses, and the metro throughout the city.
You can buy it at metro/tram stations, Schiphol Airport, or GVB ticket machines.
Usually yes — it's typically faster than buying paper tickets and often cheaper per ride, even for just a couple of days.
In some cities you can tap a contactless card or phone directly, though it's worth checking current signage or the transit authority's site, since not every system supports it yet.