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{{DISPLAYTITLE:How to get a public transport pass in Prague}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:How to get a public transport pass in Prague}} | ||
| − | To get a '''monthly, quarterly or yearly pass''' for '''Prague's public transport''', you don't even need to leave your house – everything can be done online. | + | To get a '''monthly, quarterly or yearly pass''' for ''' Prague's public transport''', you don't even need to leave your house – everything can be done online. |
== How does it work? == | == How does it work? == | ||
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When riding a metro, bus or tram, inspectors may check you. They will ask for your credit card, read the NFC chip and will see your uploaded photo – so they can confirm that you have a ticket. | When riding a metro, bus or tram, inspectors may check you. They will ask for your credit card, read the NFC chip and will see your uploaded photo – so they can confirm that you have a ticket. | ||
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| + | Read more for a step-by-step guide. | ||
== What do I need? == | == What do I need? == | ||
| − | * a credit card that allows contactless payments (NFC chip) | + | * a credit card with your name on it that allows contactless payments (NFC chip) |
* a digital photo of you | * a digital photo of you | ||
== Create an account == | == Create an account == | ||
| − | * Go to | + | * {{Link|Go to PID Lítačka|https://www.pidlitacka.cz/}} and click on '''Register''' |
* if the interface language is not English, select '''EN''' from the top menu | * if the interface language is not English, select '''EN''' from the top menu | ||
* enter your '''email address''' and a '''password''' | * enter your '''email address''' and a '''password''' | ||
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* Select '''Payment card''' | * Select '''Payment card''' | ||
* Enter its number and expiration date | * Enter its number and expiration date | ||
| + | ** be sure it is a card with your name on it | ||
* Click on '''Add identifier''' | * Click on '''Add identifier''' | ||
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| + | The identifier shall now appear on your list of cards. | ||
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| + | To be able to buy personal tickets on it, change its type to '''Personal'''. | ||
== Upload a photo of you == | == Upload a photo of you == | ||
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* Pick the duration of the ticket: | * Pick the duration of the ticket: | ||
** ''Měsiční'' – 1 month | ** ''Měsiční'' – 1 month | ||
| − | ** '' | + | ** ''Čvrtletní'' – 3 months |
** ''5měsiční'' – 5 months (=1 semester, suitable for students) | ** ''5měsiční'' – 5 months (=1 semester, suitable for students) | ||
** ''Roční '' – 1 year | ** ''Roční '' – 1 year | ||
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* Recap and pay e.g. per credit card | * Recap and pay e.g. per credit card | ||
** can be a different one than the linked one | ** can be a different one than the linked one | ||
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| + | == Check if your photo was approved == | ||
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| + | Your ticket is not valid until an administrator approved your photo. To check this: | ||
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| + | * From the menu, select '''Personal information''' | ||
| + | * Under '''Photo''', read '''''Stav'''''. It should say '''approved''' | ||
Latest revision as of 14:54, 16 June 2022
To get a monthly, quarterly or yearly pass for Prague's public transport, you don't even need to leave your house – everything can be done online.
How does it work?[edit]
Basically, you
- create an online account,
- link a card with a NFC chip (e.g. a credit card for contactless payments) to this account.
- Additionally, you upload your photo.
- Then, buy any ticket you like online.
When riding a metro, bus or tram, inspectors may check you. They will ask for your credit card, read the NFC chip and will see your uploaded photo – so they can confirm that you have a ticket.
Read more for a step-by-step guide.
What do I need?[edit]
- a credit card with your name on it that allows contactless payments (NFC chip)
- a digital photo of you
Create an account[edit]
- Go to PID Lítačka and click on Register
- if the interface language is not English, select EN from the top menu
- enter your email address and a password
- You will receive an activation email in your mailbox, click on its confirmation link
- Login with your email and password
Add a card / identifier[edit]
Next, you need to link an identifier to your account. This can be your credit card.
- From the menu, select Cards
- Select Add identifier
- Select Payment card
- Enter its number and expiration date
- be sure it is a card with your name on it
- Click on Add identifier
The identifier shall now appear on your list of cards.
To be able to buy personal tickets on it, change its type to Personal.
Upload a photo of you[edit]
- From the menu, select Personal information
- Under Photo and there I want to upload a photo
- Upload a passport photo with your face clearly visible. It will need to be approved by an administrator.
Buy a season ticket[edit]
- From the menu, select Season tickets
- Select Buy season ticket
- Pick your preferred date at Valid from
- Pick the duration of the ticket:
- Měsiční – 1 month
- Čvrtletní – 3 months
- 5měsiční – 5 months (=1 semester, suitable for students)
- Roční – 1 year
- Pick the zones where it shall be valid
- for Prague city only, pick P and 0
- Select Buy at the bottom
- Recap and pay e.g. per credit card
- can be a different one than the linked one
Check if your photo was approved[edit]
Your ticket is not valid until an administrator approved your photo. To check this:
- From the menu, select Personal information
- Under Photo, read Stav. It should say approved