Wikimedia Belgium bewikimedia https://be.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Belgium MediaWiki 1.47.0-wmf.11 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Wikimedia Wikimedia talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk TimedText TimedText talk Module Module talk Translations Translations talk 0 3694 38065 31803 2026-07-14T13:13:11Z Geertivp 171 new tariffs and payments 38065 wikitext text/x-wiki Buying the '''cheapest train ticket in Belgium''' can be complicated. The ticket system does '''not''' proactively warn you that there might be cheaper alternatives, depending on your wishes and habits.<ref name=":0">https://www.belgiantrain.be/nl/support/faq/faq-tickets-and-railcards/faq-validity-restrictions</ref> == Tips == * There exist paper tickets, and electronic tickets. * A PDF ticket can be handy for an [[Reimbursements|expense claim]]. * Tickets can be a single voyage, two-way (since 2025 it are two one-ways), or a season ticket (fixed route, or net). * In Brussels you can combine train, tram, bus, and metro. * Most tickets are electronically available via the app, or on the website. On the website you can opt for having the ticket on the eID. Some tickets require a MOBIB card. * It is discouraged to buy a paper ticket (on the booth). * Since 1 July 2026 you can no longer buy a ticket on the train. * When you are travelling international, you might buy 2 separate tickets (split national and international) when you have national reduction. Take care, some international trains are forbidden for national traffic... * It can be difficult to find the cheapest option on the different platforms. * Since October 2025 you have peak and off-peak tarrifs. == Overview of type of tickets == {| class="wikitable" |+Typical Belgian train tickets !Journey type !Ticket !Price !Comments and requirements !Format |- |Free ticket | |0 € |Blind, companion, job application, journalists, civil activities (elections) | rowspan="13" |Electronic or paper |- | -12 | |Free if accompanied |Accompanied children |- | -26 | | rowspan="3" |Reduced price |Young people |- |65+ | |Elderly people |- |Weekend | |Saturday, Sunday, Holidays |- |Medium distance |Normal ticket |Full price is expensive |Some reductions possible |- |Group tickets | | |As of 4 passengers |- |Event tickets |Combined ticket | |Event and train |- |Border ticket | | |Neighbouring country train stations |- |Season ticket | | |Daily, or frequent travel |- | rowspan="2" |Train+ | rowspan="2" |Extra reduction: frequent travelers might benefit. Extra off-peak reduction. |40 € per year |Maximum 14 € per travel |- |32 € per year (65+) |Maximum 5,50 € per travel (65+) |- |Zaventem Airport |Brussels Airport Supplement | |QR code ticket required to enter the airport and the platform. |- |City pass |All public transports | |Brussel, Gent, Antwerp | rowspan="2" |MOBIB card |- |Net ticket |Unlimited travel |(very) expensive |1-12 month forfait |} == Sales channels == For the electronic tickets, you receive an email, or you can download a PDF version: # Electronic #* There exist a well-working mobile NMBS/SNCB mobile app; you need a user account with password, and an e-mail address: #** Mobile or Wi-Fi coverage required #** It can use [[Payconiq|Bancontact Pay]], [[PayPal]], bank app, or credit card; #** Including real-time train information (including delays) #* Via the website: #** Multiple electronic payment methods #** You can register your ticket with your eID number, so you can travel with you eID. #** You can download and print a PDF ticket (handy to file expense claims) # On paper: #* buy at a dispenser, pay by bank card; #* or at the ticket counter in the major train stations (discouraged). == Expense claims == When you need to [[Expense claim|claim expenses]], there are multiple possibilities: # Via the SNCB app; make a PDF extract from the e-mail (first page only; including date, journey, and price) # Via the website: download the PDF ticket # Make a PDF scan of your paper ticket (JPEG is discouraged) == Issues == # Sometimes there are electronic payment problems; use a credit card, or PayPal as fallback (you might require your bank Digipass, [[One time password|OTP]]/[[Two-factor authentication|2FA]]). # When there are network interruptions, it might be needed to login again (the system resets your credentials). You should know your e-mail address, and password. # Load your ticket before boarding: #* Make sure the e-ticket is loaded after the third-party payment is completed; #* Avoid mobile network coverage problems in modern trains or rural areas; #* Do not close your app during your voyage (don't perform "Close all"). # Ticket is not timely available on your eID (replication delay): keep your e-mail confirmation on your smartphone (Google drive, One drive). # Smartphone low battery: #* find one of the few power outlets in (modern) trains; #* set your smartphone in power save mode; #* save your ticket on your eID (but once on the app, you can't transfer the ticket); #* print your ticket. # eID tickets are not available in the app, only on the eID. == External link == * [https://www.belgiantrain.be Official website NMBS] == Notes and references == * [https://www.belgiantrain.be/nl/news/new-pricing-offer Tarrifs October 2025] * {{nl}} [https://treintrambus.be/blogberichten/nmbs-lanceert-nieuw-tariefsysteem-vanaf-15-oktober Trein Tram Bus vereniging] <references /> [[Category:Train{{#translation:}}]] [[Category:Train tickets]] h7b0bjxn1ozbf2tboe7me2y071s0bp7 0 3840 38063 20443 2026-07-14T13:06:31Z Geertivp 171 Geertivp moved page [[Payconiq]] to [[Bancontact Pay]]: Official name 20443 wikitext text/x-wiki '''Payconiq''' is a payment system supported by Belgium, Luxemburg and Germany. == Functionality == * Giften voor [[Donation with tax certificate|Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België]] * [[Incoming payments|Inkomende betalingen]], gekoppeld met de [[Bank account|bankrekening]] (to avoid [[cash payments]]) [[Category:Bank]] [[Category:Payments]] f9hiebte5mkxywcx11ts9zxrt2gv90r 0 12270 38064 2026-07-14T13:06:31Z Geertivp 171 Geertivp moved page [[Payconiq]] to [[Bancontact Pay]]: Official name 38064 wikitext text/x-wiki #REDIRECT [[Bancontact Pay]] 9tcnt3vs765dx841ebz18ckoj7chlp9