How it works?

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1 minute-process

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Prepare your mobile phone and PIN

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1. Join

Register by clicking on the “Register” button, enter the required details, accept the terms and conditions and pay a minimum of PLN 15 initiated fee.
To run your account, log in to the email address provided during registration and click on the link that activates your account. Otherwise, your account will not allow you to use a maintenance-free bike rental.
Just 1 minute and you’re done – you can already use city bikes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Once registered, you will receive a text message and an email along with a PIN code, which together with your phone number are identifiers on your system.

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2. Rent

Approach the terminal, press “Rent” and follow the instructions on the screen. The bike you have chosen will be released automatically.
If it is secured with a clamp , unlock it with the received code to the cipher lock displayed on the terminal screen on loan. Wide road!

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3. Return a bike

You don’t even have to approach the terminal. Just put the bike in the electrode. Don’t worry – the beep will confirm the correct return.
To ensure that the refund has been successful, verify your user account through a mobile application, website or customer service.
If there is no free space at the station, pin the bike with a cipher lock to the ear of the selected stand or other bike and shuffle the numbers. In this case, approach the terminal, press “Return” and follow the directions on the screen.

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4. Repeat

Use city bikes whenever you want. The first 20 minutes of driving is always free!

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5. Faster?

Download the mobile app.
Using the mobile app, you rent a bike both enclosed in an electrolock and with a clamp without approaching the terminal.
The code to the clamp will be displayed when renting the bike.
You can rent a bike using the app using two ways:
By clicking “Rent a bike” in the app and entering itsnumber. By scanning the QR code of the bike on each bike

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How to register?

In order to use the bikes you have to fill in the registration form which you can find on the city bike system website, accept the terms of use and top up the newly created account with the so-called “initial payment” in the minimum amount of 15 PLN or define a credit card as the payment method. You will receive an email from us, in which there is going to be a link that you need to click on in order to confirm your personal details. As soon as the amount is recognized within the account or the card is assigned to the account – rentals are available. You can also register using the terminal, the Nextbike mobile application or by contacting the 24/7 Call Center .

How to activate an account?

After registration, you will receive an SMS and an e-mail along with the PIN code, which together with your phone number are your identifiers in the system. You will receive an email from us, in which there is going to be a link that you need to click on in order to confirm your personal details. Now just top up with the so-called ¨initial payment¨ in the minimum amount of 15 PLN or define a credit card as a payment method. As soon as the amount is recognized within the account or the card is assigned to the account – rentals are available.

If I am registered in one of the city bike systems of Nextbike, can I use the bikes in other cities?

Nextbike systems are compatible. This means that registration in one of them gives access to the other bike systems in Poland and the whole world, where Nextbike is the operator. It is good to remember, that every system has its own price list and terms of service.

How can I identify myself during rental with the use of the proximity card instead of the telephone number and a PIN number?

In order to make the process of bike rental simpler, the identification has been made possible by means of any device with a contactless identifier function. It is the majority of contactless cards with an RFID reader – for example a city card, an Electronic Student ID card and the majority of payment cards. In order to register the card, you should approach the terminal, enter the phone number and PIN code, and then place the card in the designated place. Upon the subsequent rental you may identify yourself at the terminal with the use of this card – apply it in order to log in. If you want to log in using the card only, without entering the PIN – uncheck the option “At every rental and return please ask for my PIN for security reasons ” on your account on the portal www.okbike.pl in the “Password” tab.

How to generate a new PIN code?

In order to generate a new PIN code to your account, you should visit www.okbike.pl.pl website. Then, before logging in, select the “I forgot my PIN” option. The new PIN code will be sent to the phone number, that is assigned to your account.
If you use mobile application Nextbike, before logging in select the „Did you forget your PIN code?” option – after entering the number registered in the system, the new PIN will be sent to you via SMS. You can also generate a new PIN code by contacting the 24-hour Call Center . In order to change the PIN code to a different one than generated by the system, select the “Password” tab after logging in to the account.

What costs do I incur during registration?

Registration through our website takes 1 minute and is completely free. After registration, top up the account with the so called “initial payment” in the minimum amount of 15 PLN or define a credit card as payment method.

I have two accounts for the same phone number on different systems. How can I log in?

If you use multiple accounts registered to the same phone number, the account is always selected based on the PIN code you entered. If the PIN code for accounts is the same, you will be logged in to the oldest account. Generating a new PIN code will generate a new PIN code also for the oldest account. In order to change the PIN number for a selected other account, we encourage you to contact the 24-hour Call Center or send a request using the contact form.

How much does the bike rental cost?

Renting a bike up to 20 minutes is free. Renting a bike up to 1 hour costs 2 PLN. Every additional hour is 4 PLN. For example if you rent a bike for 2,5h you have to count: 2 PLN + 4 PLN + 4 PLN = 10 PLN. It is good to remember, that every system has its own price list and regulation.

How to top up an account?

After logging in to your profile at www.okbike.pl.pl in the “Top up account” tab, select one of the payment methods: Blik, payment card or online transfer. You can also link a credit card to your registered account, which will allow for automatic payment for bike rides.

ATTENTION: If you choose the method of payment by online transfer, your transfer title is dedicated to you and is very important in order to correctly record the payment.

Do zarejestrowanego konta możesz podpiąć kartę – w tym celu skontaktuj się z całodobową infolinią. Dodanie karty możliwe jest również przy terminalu, w przypadku gdy stan konta jest niższy niż 10 zł. Jeśli podczas rejestracji wybrałeś właśnie ten sposób płatności, z Twojego konta zostanie pobrana opłata inicjalną. Opłata ta jest formą wpisowego do systemu, a jednocześnie stanowi pierwszą wpłatę na poczet kwoty doładowania. Po podpięciu karty do konta opłata za wypożyczenie trwające więcej niż 20 min, pobierana będzie automatycznie po zakończeniu przejazdu.

You can link a credit card to your registered account using the Nextbike mobile application, the website www.okbike.pl or by adding the card at the terminal when the account balance is lower than 10 PLN.

If you chose this payment method during registration, an initial fee will be deducted from your account. This fee is a registration fee for the system and also serves as the first deposit towards the top-up amount. After linking the card to your account, the rental fee for rentals lasting more than 20 minutes will be automatically deducted upon completion of the ride.

Can I make a payment at the terminal?

Yes. Payment at the terminal can be made if the balance on your account is less than 10 PLN. In order to make a payment, log in to your account on the terminal, and then follow the instructions appearing on the screen.

How can overdue payments occur on the account?

Renting a bike is only possible if you have a minimum of 10 PLN on your account. If the time of rental is longer than 20 minutes, then, after completing the journey, the appropriate fee will be charged adequate to the time of rental. In order to rent another bike, it is necessary to top up the funds to the indicated amount. If you have a credit card to a registered account, for this purpose, contact the 24-hour Call Center or add a card at the terminal, when the account balance is lower than 10 PLN.

What will happen if the rental’s price exceeds the account’s balance?

In a case, when the charge for a rental is higher than the account’s balance, your account will be inactive until you settle a payment. You are obliged to top up your account to the balance of minimum 0 PLN. To rent a bike again, top up your account with an amount of not less than 10 PLN. In case of having a credit card assigned to your account, the amount for rentals will be charged automatically, and the account status will not be changed.

Do I get a refund of the initial payment after the end of the season?

The initial payment is the entry fee of 15 PLN into the OK BIKE system, that you pay at registration. The initial payment is the first payment for the top-up amount. All funds, that are on the account after the end of the season, are carried over to the next year. A refund of these funds is possible if you want to delete your account in our system.

Is the initial payment fee refundable?

The initial payment is the entry fee of 15 PLN into the OK BIKE system, that you pay at registration. The initial payment is the first payment for the top-up amount. All funds, that are on the account after the end of the season, are carried over to the next year. A refund of these funds is possible if you want to delete your account in our system.

Once I have entered the telephone number and PIN I am asked to provide credit card number as if I had to start registering from the beginning. What should I do?

Such a situation may occur when, for example, the user gives a wrong telephone number and the terminal identify you as a new user who has no funds. The terminal asks you to provide your credit card number also when you have less than 10PLN on your account. You should try entering your details once again in order to log in or contact the 24-hour Call Center .

I made a payment, once I rented a bike and my account is inactive again – why?

You probably have less than 10 PLN on your account. Remember that the account is only active when you have at least 10 PLN or have a credit card attached. In connection with the record of the regulations, the operator recommends to top up the account with an amount higher than PLN 10 – for example 20, 30 PLN . Also make sure that you have completed the registration process, i.e. you have completed all required data in your account and clicked on the activation link that have been sent at your e-mail address. An account may also not be active in the event of a blockade if you have not acted in accordance with the rules. In order to determine the reasons for inactivity, you can contact the 24-hour Call Center or send an inquiry using the contact form.

I chose a credit card payment and my account was deactivated? Why?

This means that the system did not have the possibility to withdraw funds from the card. The reasons may be different: blocking the card or lacking funds on the account.

How to rent a bike?

Just go to the terminal, press the “Rent / Return” button and follow the instructions on the display. The bike will be automatically released from the electric lock. Rentals can also be made using the Nextbike mobile application and by contacting the 24-hour Call Center . When the bicycle is secured with a code lock cable, it must be unlocked using the received 4-digit code. This code is displayed on the terminal during the rental of the bike, in the Nextbike mobile application for the whole duration of the rental or it is sent to you in an SMS – for example in the case of renting a bike via Contact Centre.

How to set the code on the chain lock?

The code for chain lock should be set at the height of the convex line, starting from left to right. This code is displayed on the terminal at the time of renting the bike, on the main screen of the Nextbike mobile application during the whole rental or it is sent to you in an SMS – for example in the case of bike rental by Contact Centre.

How to return a bike?

The preferred method of return is to put the bike in the electro-lock. A double sound signal will confirm the correct return. If all the electric locks in the station are occupied, attach the bike with chain lock to the ear of the selected stand or other bike and shuffle the numbers. Then on the terminal, press the “Rent / Return” button and follow the instructions on the display or call the 24-hour Call Center . The return of the two-wheeler can also be done in the Nextbike mobile application.

Do I have to return the bike at the rental station?

Bikes can be borrowed and returned at any station. The list of stations is on the website www.okbike.pl.pl in the Nextbike mobile application and at the terminal.

How can I know that the return has been correct?

For certainty, we recommend checking your account balance using the Nextbike mobile application, by logging in again at the terminal or by logging in to your account at www.okbike.pl.pl. Confirmation of the return of the bike in the system can also be obtained by contacting the 24-hour Call Center.

How long can the rental last?

The rental can last up to a maximum of 12 hours. After exceeding 12 hours, an additional fee of 200 PLN is charged. During the rental period (after 3, 6 and 12 h), a user will receive automatically messages reminding about the duration of borrowing and charging fees.

What to do when there is no free bike rack at the station?

In this case, attach the bike with a chain lock to the ear of the chosen stand or other bike and shuffle the numbers. The 4-digit code for the lock is displayed on the terminal at the time of renting a bike, on the main screen of the Nextbike mobile application during the whole rental or it is sent to you in an SMS – for example in a case of bike rental by the Contact Centre. Then, return to the terminal by pressing the “Rent/Return” button and follow the instructions on the display or contact the 24-hour Call Center . The return of the two-wheeler can also be done in the Nextbike mobile application.

How many bicycles can I borrow at the same time?

You can borrow up to 4 bikes per one account. For each bicycle, the system separately calculates the time of borrowing, so you do not have to give away all at the same time.

What if I cannot rent / return the bike at the terminal?

If you have any questions about any operation at the terminal, please contact our 24-hour Call Center. You will be able to carry out the selected operation quickly and efficiently. You can find contact numbers on each station as well as on each two-wheeler.

Can I take a break in the ride and leave the bike for a few minutes?

Yes, but the most important thing in this case is common sense. It is worth remembering not to leave the bike in isolated or “risky” places. It should be fastened with a chain lock to permanent, solid things. The break while driving is included in the rental period. Renting a bicycle left during the journey is not possible for a third person, e. g. using the Nextbike mobile application. In the course of such attempt, that person will be informed about the unavailability of the bike.

Can you leave the bike outside the station?

You can return the bike only at dedicated stations. In the case of leaving the bike outside the station, the user bears the further costs of its rental and is responsible for any theft and/or destruction. It is possible to take a break in the ride, however, the bike must be secured with a chain lock to permanent, solid elements. It is worth remembering not to leave bicycles in isolated or “risky” places. Due to the fact that the bike will be active on your account, another user will not be able to rent it using the Nextbike mobile app.

Can you reserve bikes?

It is not possible to book bikes. Two-wheeler is available to everyone, and the stations are located in convenient locations.

Can I rent / return a bicycle from an inactive station?

Yes, it is possible to rent / return the bike at the station that lost power. However, it must be remembered that this possibility exists only in the case of a bicycle that is secured with attached chain lock. When you rent a bicycle connected to the electro-lock by the Nextbike mobile application from the station which is currently inactive, the message “The bike is not available” will be displayed. In the case of a return at a station without power supply, we recommend securing the bike with a chain lock, so as to eliminate any incorrectly detaching the bike from the electro-lock. We will be grateful for providing information about the station’s defect via the Nextbike mobile application, using the contact form or contacting the 24-hour Call Center . Our service will take steps to remove any defects as soon as possible.

Do I have to be at the station when I want to return the bike?

In the case of contact with the24-hour Call Center and the desire to return the bike in the system, it is recommended to stay at the return station. It is related to making sure and finding out whether the return of the bike has taken place correctly.

The code for the chain lock does not work. What to do?

Make sure you enter the correct code into the chain lock. This code is displayed on the terminal at the time of renting the bike, on the main screen of the Nextbike mobile application during the whole rental or it is sent to you in an SMS – e.g. in the case of renting a bike via the Contact Centre. The code should be set at the height of the convex line, starting from left to right. If the 4-digit system provided by the system does not open the lock – contact the 24-hour Call Center .

I rented a bike, but it did not get out of the electro-lock. What should I do to return it?

First, make sure that the bike does not detach from the station. Try to gently pull up and then to yourself. If, nevertheless, the bike remains in the electric lock wait for 3 to 5 minutes. The system will read that the bike has not been unplugged and will automatically return the bike and invalidate the ride. In the event that the return in the system does not take place and the time of rental is continued, contact the 24-hour Call Center.

I returned the bike ahead of time and got an SMS about the ongoing rental/ cash collection. What should I do?

If you have received an SMS with information about the ongoing rental, although you have already correctly returned the bike at the station – contact the 24-hour Call Center. The consultant will help you return the bike in the system and determine the possible reasons that made the rental still in progress. If you have noticed that the rental fee has been charged incorrectly, write to us using the contact form. We have a maximum of 14 days to send an answer, but we will try to do it as soon as possible. If after verifying it appears that the system has made a mistake, we will refund the wrong amount accrued.

The station is not working properly. What can I do?

We will be more than grateful for providing information including the station number via the Nextbike mobile application, contact form or by contacting the 24-hour Call Center. Our service will take steps to remove any defects as soon as possible. We work 24 hours a day to monitor the system status, but such reports allow us to intervene even faster.

There is no bike at the station – why?

Nextbike relocation teams transport bicycles 24 hours a day to overcome the shortages at stations, but we cannot guarantee, especially at rush hour, that bikes will always be available at every station.

What to do if the rental bike was stolen?

In the event of the theft of a bicycle made during use, the borrower must notify the 24-hour Call Center as soon as possible.

I noticed the failure of the bike while driving. What should I do?

If you find any fault during cycling, report this problem immediately to the Customer Service Center by calling the 24-hour Call Center , using the contact form on the website or reporting a fault using the Nextbike mobile application. Then put the bike to the nearest station and rent a different one.

Why is my account inactive/blocked?

There are several reasons for inactivity/account blocking. Remember that the account is active only when you have at least 10 PLN or have a credit card attached. Also make sure that you have completed the registration process, e. g. you have completed all required data in your account and clicked on the activation link that have been sent at your e-mail address. The account may also be inactive in the event of a blockade, if you have not followed the regulations, for example, the bike was used for purposes other than its intended purpose, it was left unprotected and / or in a different location from the return station. In order to determine the reasons for inactivity, you can contact the 24-hour Call Center or send an inquiry using the contact form.

I had an accident on a city bike. What steps should I take?

In the event that an accident or collision occurs during bicycle rental, you are required to write a statement and / or call the Police to the place of the incident. In addition, in the case of the described event, you are obliged to inform about the above Call Center up to 24 hours from the moment of occurrence.

Can I use the OK BIKE system if I am under 18?

Persons above 13 years of age who have not attained the age of 18 must, prior to conclusion of Agreement, submit to the Operator a written consent of one of the parents or legal guardians for the conclusion of the Agreement. The obligatory condition to be met in order to avail the bike rental by minors is being in possession of a valid bicycle or motorcycle driving license.

How can I register account if I have not attained the age of 18?

You can register using the form which is located on the website www.okbike.pl.pl, terminal, the Nextbike mobile application or by contacting the 24-hour Call Center. Personal data will be required for registration. Persons above 13 years of age who have not attained the age of 18 must, prior to conclusion of Agreement, submit to the Operator a written consent of one of the parents or legal guardians for the conclusion of the Agreement. The obligatory condition to be met in order to avail of the bike rental by minors is being in possession of a valid bicycle or motorcycle driving license.

Can I attach a child seat to a standard bike?

Child seats cannot be attached to a standard bike. It is designated to carry one person at a time.

What data do I need to provide for the system to verify me?

The system verifies a user by the phone number, on which the account has been registered and an individual 6-digit PIN code. Users can also be verified by an RFID card, which they have previously assigned to their account by the terminal.

Will new stations be created?

From our side, we can declare that the operator Nextbike will seek to develop a system of stations sponsorship/patronage placed in cooperation with companies from Kędzierzyn. In addition, suggestions for new stations should be sent to – [email protected].

I want change my name and/or surname. How can I modify my personal data?

If you change data such as first and/or last name, you are obliged to inform the operator about that fact by sending a statement via e-mail: [email protected], by post to the operator’s address or submit it to the company’s office. We would like to remind you that in case of making changes on your account, you should confirm other personal data on your account.

I have a new phone number. How can I change it on my account?

If you want change the phone number on your account, you can send an information to the operator via e-mail: [email protected],, by post to the operator’s address or submit it to the company’s office. We would like to remind you that in case of making changes on your account, you should confirm other personal data on your account.

I want change my post address and/or e-mail address. How can I modify my personal data?

Address can be changed after logging in on the website www.okbike.pl.pl, the Nextbike mobile application or by contacting the 24-hour Call Center. We would like to remind you that in case of making changes on your account, you should confirm other personal data on your account.

I have to inform the operator about a change in my personal details?

Yes, users, if there is any change in user’s personal details, such as first name and/or last name, the user is obliged to inform the operator about that fact via e-mail: [email protected], by post to the operator’s address or submit it to the company’s office. Other data such as post address and/or e-mail address can be changed after logging in on the website www.okbike.pl.pl, the Nextbike mobile application or by contacting the 24-hour Call Center. We would like to remind you that in case of making any changes on your account, you should confirm other personal data on your account.

Deactivating and deleting an account – what is the difference?

Deactivating an account does not mean deleting its data from the system. In order to completely remove an account from the system, you must send a request from the contact form, by post to the operator’s address or by submitting it at the company’s office.

How can I contact with the Contact Centre, in addition to telephone contact?

Other available contact channels are: e-mail notifications, contact form, reporting a problem by the Nextbike mobile application or contact via Facebook page.

I do not have an e-mail address, how can I use bicycles?

The e-mail address is necessary to register the account, because any changes to the regulations and relevant information are sent via email. You can ask a friend for help in creating an email – it can be done as quick as registering in our system.

How can I switch on the lamp in the bike?

The lamp switches on automatically post placing the bike in motion. All you need to do then is keep pedalling and the lamp will light your way.