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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.
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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,
 
* 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? ==
 
== What do I need? ==
* a credit card with your name on it that allows contactless payments (NFC chip)
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* a credit card that allows contactless payments (NFC chip)
 
* a digital photo of you
 
* a digital photo of you
  
 
== Create an account ==
 
== Create an account ==
* {{Link|Go to PID Lítačka|https://www.pidlitacka.cz/}}  and click on '''Register'''
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* Go to [https://www.pidlitacka.cz/ PID Lítačka] and click on ''Register''
* if the interface language is not English, select '''EN''' from the top menu
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* enter your email address and select a password
* enter your '''email address''' and a '''password'''
 
 
* 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
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* login with your email and password
 
 
== Add a card / identifier ==
 
 
 
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 ==
 
 
 
* 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 ==
 
 
 
* 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 ==
 
 
 
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'''
 

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