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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.
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== How does it work? ==
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Basically, you create an online account and 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.
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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.
  
 
== What do I need? ==
 
== What do I need? ==
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* You will receive an activation email in your mailbox, click on its confirmation link
 
* You will receive an activation email in your mailbox, click on its confirmation link
 
* login with your email and password
 
* login with your email and password
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== Add a card / identifier ==

Revision as of 12:28, 11 August 2020

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?

Basically, you create an online account and 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.

What do I need?

  • a credit card that allows contactless payments (NFC chip)
  • a digital photo of you

Create an account

  • Go to PID Lítačka and click on Register
  • enter your email address and select 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