Public transport arrangement - Human Resources
From 1st November, the NS-Business Card you applied for through KLM allows you to use all public transport for your commute and duty travel within the Netherlands free of charge.
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.
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Subscription |
Allowance KLM |
Additional benefits KLM employee |
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Train |
NSBC Basis |
Commuter train journeys (except Intercity Direct route) and domestic duty travel. |
NSBC allows you to use this service privately (at your own expense). Costs are deducted from net salary. |
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NSBC Dal Voordeel |
Commuter train journeys (except Intercity Direct route) and domestic duty travel. |
40% discount during off-peak hours (outside peak hours) on train journeys during off-peak hours + gives 3 co-travellers 40% co-travel discount during off-peak hours. Cost is deducted from net salary in case of private use. |
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Upgrade to 1st class |
Upgrade to 1st class Commuting/private: at own expense. Duty travel: 100% reimbursement |
Charges are deducted monthly from the net salary and do not have to be put on the card separately as a balance. |
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Door to door |
Bus/tram/metro |
Journeys between home and work and domestic duty travel |
NSBC allows you to use this service privately (at your own expense). Costs are deducted from net salary. |
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OV-fiets (Public transport bicycle) |
Domestic duty travel: 100% reimbursement Commuting/private: at own expense |
NSBC allows you to use this service privately (at your own expense). Costs are deducted from net salary. |
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OV-ebike (Public transport e-bicycle)
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Commuting/private: at own expense |
NSBC allows you to use this service privately (at your own expense). Costs are deducted from net salary. |
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Bicycle storage |
None |
NSBC allows you to use this service privately (at your own expense). First 24 hours free in most storage facilities. Costs are deducted from net salary. |
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P+R |
None |
With NSBC, you can use the service privately (at your own expense). In combination with train travel on the same day, you will receive passenger discount on the daily fare. Costs are deducted from net salary. |
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Electric shared bicycle TIER |
None |
NSBC allows you to use this service privately (at your own expense). You do not need to create an account with Tier or link a credit card, the NSBC is the means of payment. The starting rate is €1, then you pay €0.26 per minute. Costs are deducted from net salary. |
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.
Any questions?
If you still have questions, then check the extensive Q&A .
If you can't find your question and have a question about:
- The transport registration system? Then contact NS Customer Service by phone on weekdays between 8am-6pm at 030 - 300 1111 or ask your question via this contact form.
- Transport, please contact the specific carrier. For NS, this can be done 24/7 via the customer service on 030 - 300 1111.
- KLM's transport policy or your salary slip, ask your question by emailing vervoersregistratie@klm.com.