Lítačka Card Exchange – Cards Originally Valid Until 2020

In 2026, important changes are taking place regarding the validity of selected Lítačka cards. The oldest plastic cards were issued in 2016 (with an original validity until 2020). These cards have been automatically extended for 10 years, i.e. until this year 2026.

However, their validity can no longer be extended and the cards need to be exchanged for new ones. Below you will find an overview of who is affected, how to verify card validity, how to arrange the exchange, and how to handle coupon transfers.

How do I know if the exchange applies to me?

Look at your Lítačka card. If the validity date below the photo shows the year 2020, the card needs to be exchanged. The exchange can be done even after the expiration date throughout 2026.

This refers to the lifespan of the plastic card itself, not the validity of the coupon.

Lítačka Card

Automatic Validity Extension

Lítačka cards issued in 2016 have been automatically extended several times in recent years. However, no further extension will take place in 2026. If you want to continue using a card issued in 2016, it must be exchanged for a new one during 2026.

Card valid from:Automatically extended validity until:
2016202020232026end of validity
2017202120242027
2018202220252028
2019202320262029

If your card was issued in a different year (from 2017 onwards), you can verify its current validity directly on the card, through your online account, or using the validator below. You can find information about when the exchange will apply to you based on the validity date printed on your card.

Lítačka Card

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Card validity vs. coupon validity – what's the difference?

Card validity

The card validity is printed directly on the card. The plastic card has its own lifespan and needs to be exchanged after it expires. The card lifespan does not affect coupon validity.
A valid coupon alone is not a valid travel document. For the travel document to be valid, the coupon must always be loaded on a valid identifier (working card, active app). If your card expires, the coupon becomes invalid until you transfer it to a valid identifier.

Coupon validity (fare)

You can find the validity of your long-term fare in your online account in the My Coupons section. This information is also available at contact points upon presenting your identifier. Your purchased coupon is still valid, it just needs to be on a valid medium (card or app).

Exchange Options

A valid coupon alone is not a valid travel document. For the travel document to be valid, the coupon must always be loaded on a valid identifier (working card, active app). If your card expires, the coupon becomes invalid until you transfer it to a new card or app.

Valid coupon + invalid identifier = fine (or at least trouble)

Transfer coupon to the app

You can transfer your valid time coupon to the PID Lítačka mobile app and travel with just your phone. You don't need to use the Lítačka card at all. Just note that a coupon can only be on one identifier at a time — either on a card or in the app. Both at once is not possible.

Online

You can order a new card in your user account at pidlitacka.cz using the "Order Lítačka" option. The new card will be sent to you free of charge via Czech Post as registered mail. You can pick up the delivery with your ID. You can expect the card within 30 days of submitting the request.

In Person

The card can be arranged at the Lítačka Customer Centre at Škodův palác and at selected contact or express points. When exchanging due to expiration, you must bring the original card. You are not required to return the original card (except for exchanges due to warranty claims). A card can always only be exchanged for the same type of card.

Personal pickup CZK 50

Express issue CZK 100

Lítačka Card Pricing

Lítačka CardExpressStandardOnline
First card
You are getting a Lítačka for the first time
CZK 200CZK 100CZK 50
Exchange due to expiration
Within the period of 2 months before expiration and 30 days after Lítačka card expiration (the expiration date is printed on the card or shown in the holder's account).
CZK 100CZK 50CZK 0*
Lítačka card exchange for other reasons
Loss, damage, change of personal details on the card, exchange for another reason.
CZK 200CZK 100CZK 50
Exchange of active cards without successor
Issued in 2016, exchange due to expiration in the period from 1.1.2026 to 31.12.2026.
CZK 100CZK 50CZK 0*
  • Price list valid from 1 July 2024.
  • In case of a justified warranty claim, the express exchange is free of charge.
  • Issuance of Anonymous cards and Personal cards without registration follows the express issuance price list.
  • Exchange due to card theft with a police report from the Czech Republic Police is CZK 50 express.
  • Issuance of limited edition printed cards follows the express issuance price list ** (Current limited edition card offers are available at the Lítačka Customer Centre or at selected contact points.)
  • *with pickup at a branch for CZK 50
  • **in case of warranty claim, the limited edition card costs CZK 200

FAQ

If you don't have a user account on the pidlitacka.cz portal, you can request a card exchange in person at the Lítačka Customer Centre at Škodův palác or at selected contact points in Prague and the Central Bohemian Region. Another option is to first create an online account at pidlitacka.cz and then submit a card exchange request online from the comfort of your home. Account registration is free and allows you to manage your card and coupons online.

You can request a card exchange easily from your registered account at pidlitacka.cz in the Order Lítačka section. After logging in, select the option to issue a new card and complete the request following the system instructions. You can have the new card sent by post to your chosen address or delivered to a selected contact point. You will be informed about the status of your request by email.

The coupon does not transfer to the new card automatically. The exception is express card exchange at the counter — in this case, the staff will transfer the coupon to the new card right away. If you are exchanging the card online or through standard process, you can transfer the coupon:

  • online in your user account at pidlitacka.cz in the My Coupons section (both cards must be assigned to the same account),
  • in the PID Lítačka mobile app (both cards must be assigned to the same account),
  • in person at the Lítačka Customer Centre at Škodův palác or at selected contact points.

You can transfer your long-term coupon from a plastic card to the PID Lítačka mobile app.

Procedure:

  1. Log in to your account in the PID Lítačka app.
  2. Make sure in the Account Settings – My Coupons section that your card is assigned to your user account.
  3. Click +, select mobile app and confirm the identifier registration.
  4. In the My Coupons section, select the transfer option for the coupon and choose the mobile app.
  5. Confirm the transfer.

You can transfer your long-term coupon from a plastic card to a physical payment card.

Web procedure:

  1. Log in to your account on pidlitacka.cz.
  2. Upload your ID photo to your profile in the Personal Details section.
  3. Make sure in the My Identifiers section that your card and payment card are assigned to the same user account. If your payment card is set as an anonymous identifier, convert it to personal.
  4. In the My Coupons section, click on the pencil icon field above the coupon and select the payment card.
  5. Confirm the transfer.

App procedure:

  1. Log in to your account in the PID Lítačka app.
  2. Upload your ID photo to your profile in the Account Settings – Profile section.
  3. Make sure in the Account Settings – My Coupons section that your card and payment card are assigned to the same user account. If your payment card is set as an anonymous identifier, convert it to personal.
  4. In the My Coupons section, select the transfer option for the coupon and choose the payment card.
  5. Confirm the transfer.

You can transfer your long-term coupon from a plastic card to an In karta.

Web procedure:

  1. Log in to your account on pidlitacka.cz.
  2. Make sure in the My Identifiers section that your card and In karta are assigned to the same user account.
  3. In the My Coupons section, click on the pencil icon field above the coupon and select In karta.
  4. Confirm the transfer.

App procedure:

  1. Log in to your account in the PID Lítačka app.
  2. Make sure in the Account Settings – My Coupons section that your card and In karta are assigned to the same user account.
  3. In the My Coupons section, select the transfer option for the coupon and choose In karta.
  4. Confirm the transfer.

No, the coupon remains on the original Lítačka card. To transfer it, visit the Lítačka Customer Centre at Škodův palác or selected contact points.

You can also transfer the coupon online in your user account at pidlitacka.cz or in the PID Lítačka mobile app. For online transfer, both cards (original and new) must be assigned to the same account. The coupon can then be transferred in the My Coupons section.

Other services linked to the previous card (e.g. library card) need to be transferred to the new card directly with the service provider.

The easiest way is to order the card from the comfort of your home by filling out an online application from your registered account at pidlitacka.cz. You can have the ordered card sent by post to your chosen address or to one of our contact points. Another option is to submit a standard application at one of the Prague Public Transit contact points or have the card issued on the spot at the Lítačka Customer Centre at Škodův palác or at express points in the Central Bohemian Region.

Detailed information about individual options for obtaining the card can be found in the FAQ section "Lítačka Card – Guides".

With express issuance, you receive the card on the spot. When submitting a standard or online application, card issuance may take up to 30 days from successful submission, i.e. from approval and payment. Typically, you will receive the card in approximately 14 days, but this is only an estimate.
Fees for obtaining a Lítačka card can be found in the Price List.

If the application is incomplete or if some details do not meet the requirements for card issuance (for example due to an unsuitable photo), your application may be rejected. You will receive an automatic email about the rejection of an online application.

Each application only needs to be paid once. A rejected online application can be corrected and resubmitted for approval. You can edit the application from your account at pidlitacka.cz from which it was submitted, in the Order Lítačka section.

If you wish to cancel an application, send an email to info@pidlitacka.cz or call our info line — please have your application number ready. As long as card production has not started, the application can be cancelled, so please contact us as soon as possible. In case of cancellation, the already paid fee will be refunded within 30 days.

An application submitted for approval can no longer be changed by yourself. If any details need to be corrected, send an email to info@pidlitacka.cz or call the info line — please have your application number ready. As long as card production has not started, the details can be changed, so please contact us as soon as possible.

A current ID-type photo is required for issuing a personal card. You will not need a photo for issuing an anonymous card.

For express application submission, you can:

  • bring a printed photo for scanning (this photo will be returned to you),
  • use a photo from our database if consent was given for photo storage during a previous Lítačka card issuance and if it meets the required parameters,
  • have a photo taken on site (only at Škodův palác and at selected express counters).

For standard application submission, a printed photo must be attached to the application.

Digital photos are not accepted for express and standard card issuance.

For online applications, a digital photo meeting the following technical parameters must be uploaded:

  • maximum size: 3MB,
  • minimum dimensions: 346px height and 260px width,
  • supported formats: jpg, jpeg or png.

The photo should also meet the following requirements:

  1. The photo shows the entire face from a frontal view with open eyes.
  2. The photo captures the entire face — from the top of the head to the shoulders.
  3. The photo is taken against a single-color light background.
  4. There are no shadows on the photo that would impair face readability.
  5. The photo must not be taken wearing sunglasses or headwear (unless exempted for health or religious reasons).
  6. The photo must be in color, clearly legible, without significant edits.
  7. The photo must match the current appearance of the traveler.

Please note that every photo is checked after upload and may be rejected if it does not meet any of the parameters.