246,000
bikes stolen per year
In Germany alone – according to the German police crime statistics (PKS) 2024.
The bike passport app: your bike, digitally secured
A paper passport sits in a drawer at home exactly when you need it. The BikePass app is your digital proof of ownership – always on your smartphone, valid across the EU and set up in less than 3 minutes.
valid across the EU
over 4,500 customers
GDPR compliant
free
What is the BikePass bike passport app?
The BikePass app is your digital bike passport with Europe-wide registration: for each bike you create a record with the frame number, make, model, photos and receipts – available as a web app on any device. If your bike is stolen, you report the theft directly in the app and receive proof of ownership for the police and your insurer. The numbers show why that matters:
< 10 %
clearance rate
Only a fraction of cases is ever solved (PKS). Without a documented frame number, a recovered bike can hardly be matched to its owner.
3–4 million
thefts per year in the EU
That is how many bikes are estimated to be reported stolen across Europe every year – theft does not stop at the border.
The features of the bike passport app at a glance
From the first record to transferring ownership when you sell: these seven features turn your smartphone into the bike passport that is always with you.
Registration in under 3 minutes
Create an account, enter the frame number, upload photos, choose make and model – done. Registration takes less than 3 minutes, because the most common excuse against a bike passport is “too complicated”. That one does not apply here.
Register for freeSeveral bikes, one account
You can register as many bikes as you like – from a child's bike to a cargo bike. One profile for everything: BikePass also suits families, clubs and fleets.
Theft status in real time
If your bike is stolen, you report the theft directly in the web app. The ID becomes visible to authorities – and anyone scanning the QR code of the BikePass ID sees the current status straight away.
Ownership transfer when selling
When you sell, you hand your bike over digitally to the new owner in a few clicks. That builds trust with the buyer and prevents misuse.
BikeFinder: Europe-wide search
As a Europe-wide register, BikePass is also accessible to public authorities. Police, buyers and finders can check whether a bike is registered or reported stolen – via the search or the BikePass API.
Anonymous contact function
Anyone who finds your bike and scans the QR code can reach you through an anonymous contact channel – without your personal data being disclosed.
Documentation & history
Your BikePass bundles core data, photos, components and receipts into unambiguous proof of ownership. Changes stay documented and traceable – important for the police and your insurer.
How online registration works
No appointment, no prior knowledge, straight in your browser – your bike is registered in less than 3 minutes.
01
Create an account
An email address and a password – that is all you need to get started.
02
Enter your bike data
Add the frame number, make, model, colour and date of purchase. You will usually find the frame number under the bottom bracket or on the seat tube.
03
Upload photos
A well-lit photo of the whole bike is recommended – plus optional close-ups of distinctive details such as scratches, stickers or modifications.
04
Attach your receipt
Optional, but recommended: the receipt strengthens your proof of ownership towards the police and your insurer.
Tip: add the BikePass ID to your registration (a one-off €34.99) – the visible marking sticker with a QR code. It is not a requirement for registration, but for maximum protection we recommend combining the digital passport with physical bike security marking.
Paper passport, police marking or bike passport app?
The paper passport was a good start. Today stolen bikes cross borders within hours – your proof of ownership has to be just as fast and available everywhere.
| Criterion | Paper passport | Police marking | BikePass app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always to hand | — | on the bike | |
| Valid across the EU | — | regional | |
| Transferable when selling | awkward | — | |
| “Stolen” status in real time | — | — | |
| Managing several bikes | awkward | — | |
| Photos & receipt stored | — | — | |
| Anonymous contact channel for finders | — | — | |
| Cost | €0 | €5–15 | registration free |
Your digital bike passport in less than 3 minutes
Register for free, store your frame number and photos – and your proof of ownership is available on your smartphone at any time, across the EU.
Register your bike for freeWhich data is stored?
Your BikePass stores what makes up unambiguous proof of ownership – nothing more. And you stay in control of who sees what.
What your BikePass stores
Core data such as the frame number, make and model, plus photos, components and receipts – together they form your unambiguous proof of ownership.
Hosted in Europe
All data is hosted securely in Europe – 100% GDPR compliant.
Visible to you alone
Your data is visible to you alone, unless you explicitly share parts of it – for example when selling your bike or when it is found. Even when a finder scans the QR code, no personal data is disclosed.
Who is the bike passport app for?
Whether you own one bike or a whole fleet – the digital bike passport adapts to your everyday routine. Four typical cases:
Commuters
Parking at the station or outside the office every day means a higher risk of theft. Registration is the quickest basic measure – our guide to bike theft prevention shows which locks and measures protect you on top of it.
Families & fleets
As many bikes as you like in one account: from a child's bike to a cargo bike. BikePass also suits families, clubs and fleets – instead of five separate paper passports.
E-bike owners
High-value e-bikes are especially popular with thieves. With the BikePass ID you mark the frame and battery visibly – our guide to e-bike theft protection covers every measure at a glance.
Buyers & sellers
Check whether a bike is reported stolen before buying used – and transfer the passport in a few clicks when you sell. That builds trust on both sides and prevents misuse.
BIKEPASS ID
The BikePass ID is our form of bike security marking: a visible marking with a QR code that links your bike to its digital passport.
- Easy to applyat home too, including one year of free membership on BikePass.eu
- Visible deterrentthanks to two ultra-adhesive stickers (weather- & UV-resistant)
- Compatiblewith ADFC marking, serial numbers and EIN numbers
- Easy identificationof the owner — supports investigations after a theft
€34.99
incl. VAT
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Everything about the bike passport app
You will find even more answers about BikePass and the BikePass ID in the BikePass FAQ.
Is the bike passport app really completely free?
Yes. Registering your bike – your digital bike passport – is completely free, and we are not fans of subscription models. Only the BikePass ID (the optional security marking set with stickers) is a one-off purchase. No running costs, no subscription.
Which smartphones are supported?
BikePass is a web app: you can log in on any device – iPhone, Android smartphone, tablet or desktop, with no installation. If you lose your smartphone, that is no problem: your bike data stays safely stored and you simply log in on another device.
How many bikes can I register?
As many as you like. One account covers every bike – which makes BikePass suitable for families, clubs and fleets as well.
What happens to my data?
All data is hosted in Europe and is visible to you alone, unless you explicitly share parts of it – for example when selling your bike or when it is found. BikePass is 100% GDPR compliant.
Does the app work abroad as well?
Yes. BikePass is designed as a Europe-wide register and is also accessible to public authorities. Police and local authorities can see whether a bike is registered or reported stolen when they find or check it – and finders can reach you through the anonymous contact channel, whichever country they are in.
How do I report a stolen bike?
You report the theft directly in the BikePass web app. The ID becomes visible to authorities, and you receive proof of ownership for the police and your insurer. Important: reporting the theft to BikePass does not replace a police report – we recommend filing one in every case, and your BikePass can refer to it.
Do I need security marking on my bike to use the app?
No. You can register your bike entirely digitally – even without a BikePass ID. For maximum protection we do recommend combining the digital passport with physical security marking, because the visible sticker deters thieves on top of that.
Can I transfer my bike when I sell it?
Yes, it is very simple. You can hand your bike over digitally to the new owner in a few clicks. That builds trust when selling and prevents misuse.
Register your bike now
An estimated 3 to 4 million bikes are reported stolen in the EU every year. Make it as hard as possible for thieves – with your digital bike passport: registered for free in less than 3 minutes, valid across the EU.
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