With the end of the year comes the expiration of our cards! What should you do to keep using yours? Which benefits are worth keeping? Everything you need to know about revalidating both digital and plastic cards is in this article.
How and where to revalidate ISIC/ITIC/Alive cards?
At the end of the calendar year, the validity of some ISIC, ITIC a Alive/AliveID cards expires. If revalidation hasn’t been done, from January 1 of the following year these cards can no longer be used for transport, discounts with retailers, or to get discounted ISIC travel insurance. To regain access to all the benefits, you need to extend the validity of your card — ideally before it expires, but you can still do it afterward with an expired card. How?
A card issued at school can be extended
You can extend the validity of a school-issued ISIC/ITIC/Alive/AliveID card directly at the school that issued it. Each school has its own system, so you need to find the contact person responsible for student cards. They will extend your card electronically, which you'll see immediately in the Alive App. Some schools may also issue revalidation stickers for the plastic version of the card.
Everything about digital revalidation at schools, using digital cards, and frequently asked questions can be found in the article on how to extend card validity without a revalidation sticker and where this is already possible.
Universities where you can also obtain a revalidation sticker
- MENDELU Brno (ISIC, ITIC, Alive Student, Alive Staff)
- MU Brno (ISIC, ITIC)
- MUP (ISIC, ITIC, Alive Student, Alive Staff)
- UHK (ISIC, ITIC)
- UJEP Ústí nad Labem (ISIC)
Ideally, extend the validity in time before the end of the year to avoid suspension of benefits. However, you can still request revalidation even if the card has already expired.
Do you have a card issued online via isic.cz?
The validity of an ISIC/ITIC/Alive/AliveID card that wasn’t issued by a school but purchased online via www.isic.cz cannot be extended. To keep using the benefits, you need to order a new card with updated validity, which you can easily do online starting in September. The new card will be valid for up to 16 months.
Your card will be issued primarily in digital form, but you can purchase a plastic version at any time. You can easily display the digital card in the Alive App and use it for both transport and with benefit partners. In the app, you’ll also find your insurance and new offers or contests every month.
If you have any questions, call us at 226 222 333 or email us at info@isic.cz.
Don’t have an ISIC card yet? Check out how to get one and what benefits it offers.
Benefits you don’t want to miss out on
Did you know that ISIC benefits are constantly changing and improving? Check out the current overview to see where you can save while studying, working, and in your free time.
Discounts on transport
Don’t forget that the ISIC card entitles you to a 50% discount on full fare across the entire Czech Republic for both bus and train travel. You can find the details here.
You can also take advantage of fare discounts on long-distance and international routes.
Travel insurance from UNIQA
With your card, you can also arrange annual travel insurance from UNIQA. The insurance offer is tailored exclusively for students and can’t be found anywhere else. Check it out here.
Discounts in e‑shops and retail stores across the Czech Republic
- Food and refreshments: Tesco, KFC, McDonalds, Bageterie Boulevard, UGO, Burger King, Tchibo, Fruitisimo, Pizza Hut, Bombay Express, Pekařství PAUL, Starbucks
- Travel: Kiwi.com, Emirates, Nextbike, CK Blue Style , Pelikan.cz
- Electronics: Alza.cz, Datart, Samsung.cz, iSpace, iSetos, Gorenje , Hisense, iWant, Philips
- Literature and subscriptions: Knihy Dobrovský, Luxor, Forbes, Hospodářské noviny, Nakladatelství SVOJTKA & CO , Grada, Kanzelsberger, Martinus, Perlego
- Fashion: C&A, Zoot.cz, Takko Fashion, Astratex, Vuch.cz, Trenýrkárna.cz, Koutný Prostějov, Anthony´s , Blažek, Meatfly, Snuggs
- Sports and healthy lifestyle: GymBeam, Aktin, Form Factory, Bike-eshop.cz, Snowboard Zezula, Intersport, Meatfly, Fitify, ski passes at Czech ski resorts
- Education and personal development: English Me, Kurzy Mindfulness, Skillmea, Prismatic, Zario, Shoptet, TOEFL, Flex Academy, Fondee
- Health and beauty: Dr. Max, FAnn parfumerie, Teta drogerie, Infinit Sen
- Culture: Národní divadlo, Národní muzeum, Národní technické muzeum, Pravčická brána, admission to Czech festivals such as Colours of Ostrava and more
- Entertainment and relaxation: Albi.cz, Frutiko.cz, CEWE Fotolab, ZOO Dvůr Králové, Museum of Bricks, Paintballgame.cz, caves managed by SJ ČR, Aquapalace, SK Slavia Praha, FC Baník Ostrava
And many more!
You can find the full discount catalog here or in the Alive App. In the catalog, you can filter by location, discount category, or card type.
Discounts abroad
It’s also a good idea to have your ISIC with you when traveling abroad. Just like in the Czech Republic, you’ll find student discount networks in nearly 100 other countries. You can browse the catalog of international discounts here.
