Different subscriptions

There are three different subscription types that can be put on the NS-Business Card, your situation determines which subscription you are entitled to.

• The Basis subscription: for off-peak hours, mostly during rush hours, or if you travel very little with public transport
• The 'Dal Voordeel' subscription: if you travel by public transport at least 2 times a month during off-peak hours for work (one-way travel). Off-peak hours are: 
  • On weekdays before 06:30, from 09:00-16:00 and after 18:30.
  • On weekends all day between Friday 18:30 and Monday morning 06:30.
  • On public holidays all day.
• The 'Traject Vrij' subscription: for when you travel the same route at least 3 times a week. You can't apply for this subscription yourself. If you qualify, you will receive an email.

Every 2 to 3 months an analysis is made of the use of the NS-Business Card for commuting and duty travel. During this analysis it is assessed whether the subscription chosen matches the use of the NS-Business Card. If this is not the case, you will be notified. In that case it is important that you convert your subscription yourself at an NS card machine.

You will find the advantages of the various types of subscription and other services linked to the NS-Business Card (NSBC) in the table below.

 Step 1:

Go to the Transport Policy page.

Step 2:

Read KLM's Transport Policy. During your application, you agree to its terms and conditions. 

Step 3:

Go to MyKLM and from the ‘Apply for an NS Business Card’ tile, select the ‘Apply’ option to start your application.  

Step 4:

In the shared data, check if your personal information is correct and agree to the terms and conditions of the transport policy (mobility policy) and proceed.

Step 5:

• Apply for your NS Business Card. Choose the Basic subscription or via ‘Choose another subscription’ choose the Dal voordeel subscription if you meet the criteria.
• Fill in the fields, choose a start date from 1 November 2024 and under ‘default budget for trips of this service’, choose ‘commuting’.
• Click the ‘Continue’ button at the bottom of your screen.  

Step 6:

Your application is automatically approved by KLM. You can proceed with your application by clicking ‘Continue’.  

Step 7:

You have now successfully applied for your NS Business Card, you will not receive a confirmation of receipt. Before the card is sent, you will receive an email with more information about when the card will be sent to your home address. It can take up to 10 working days before you receive your NS Business Card.

Please note: the NS-Business Card is only valid from 1st November 2024 (or if you enter employment later, the date you commence employment) and will be blocked if you try to use it earlier.

Overview in the transport registration system

Under the heading ‘my services’ you will find all information about your NS-Business Card subscription. 

NS-Business Card stolen, lost or damaged?

If your NS-Business Card is stolen, lost or damaged, you can easily request a new one yourself via MyKLM. Your current card will be blocked, and you will receive your new card by mail at the address known to us in MyHR.

If you still have questions concerning the NS-Business Card? Then check the extensive Q&A.

Please note!

This extra option is only available for employees who joined KLM/KLC before 1st November 2024 and fall under the Ground collective labour agreement.

With this extra registration option, we offer the possibility to travel by public transport at a fee of €0.19 per kilometre (maximum 50 km one way). By doing so, we encourage public transport and thus fulfil the sustainability ambition of the new transport policy.

After a year, we will evaluate whether this solution is still the best fit and decide whether the option will continue. 

From 1st November, there will be two ways to pay for your commute by public transport:

1. You apply for an NS-Business Card. KLM will reimburse 100% of a ticket in 2nd class, regardless of the number of kilometres. For domestic duty travel, you can travel 100% free in 1st class. Read about how to apply for the card here.
    
2. You buy yourself a public transport subscription or ticket. You register your journeys in the transport registration system under the option ‘public transport without NS-Business Card’. KLM will then reimburse €0.19 per kilometre, with a maximum of 50 kilometres per single journey. You cannot combine this option with the use of the NS-Business Card. Click here to see how to register a journey in the registration system.
    

You decide which option is most suitable for you. The best option for your situation will be determined by the number of journeys you make, whether you travel during peak or off-peak hours and how far you live from work.

If you still have questions, take a look at the extensive Travelling with your own Public Transport pass or ticket Q&A.