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Reported across the EU
An average of 3 to 4 million bicycles are reported stolen each year in the European Union.
Register Your Bike Online for Free with the digital BikePass
The BikePass is your digital bike registration and part of an EU-wide bike registry. It serves as proof of ownership in case of theft, for the police, insurance companies, and for safe resale.
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Europe-wide registry
Access for Police & Government Agencies
GDPR-compliant
All types of bicycles (including e-bikes)
Compatible with ADFC coding
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Bicycle theft is a daily occurrence.
Three figures that show why protection is no longer an option.
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Insurance claims per year
Insurance reports indicate several hundred thousand cases per year —in Germany alone.
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unreported cases
Up to ~80% of actual cases are not included in official statistics.
, 7 bicycles are stolen every minute.
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Bicycles stolen in Europe since December 1, 2025
And that’s a problem. Your bike is more than just a means of transportation—it represents time, money, passion, and quality of life. Yet millions of bikes are stolen every year.
How does BikePass work?
Three steps—less than two minutes—and your bike is registered throughout Europe.
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Sign up
Register your bike and enter its details—brand, model, frame number, photos. Everything is digital and GDPR-compliant.
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Create a BikePass
Create a digital bike passport—no matter what kind of bike you have. City bikes, e-bikes, road bikes, cargo bikes—we’ve got you covered.
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Optional encoding
Register your bike with our ultra-adhesive sticker—the BikePass ID. Tamper-proof, recognizable throughout the EU, and won’t damage the frame.
With your free BikePass, you can secure your bike.
Join the Europe-wide BikePass community.
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Europe-wide bicycle registry
A single database for all 27 EU countries—no more isolated local systems. Your passport works just as well in Berlin as it does in Madrid, Vienna, or Stockholm.
Access for the community, police, and government agencies
Public order offices and the police can also verify this information—either through a search or via an API. This creates a genuine network effect for property owner protection.
GDPR-compliant & hosted in Europe
All data is stored exclusively within the EU, and all processing is carried out in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR. Full transparency; no data is shared with third parties.
For every type of bicycle
City bikes, e-bikes, cargo bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes, folding bikes—including custom builds and DIY projects. A platform for all bikes.
Compatible with ADFC & serial numbers
Existing records can be imported—no need to do the work twice. You keep all your records; BikePass supplements them digitally.
Key features at a glance
Security doesn't stop at bike coding—with these features, BikePass offers you protection, control, and digital autonomy.
Passive & Active Protection with BikePass ID
With this tamper-proof sticker, you get double protection for your bike: it acts as a deterrent to others and is clearly identifiable in the system. This way, thieves won’t be able to pass your bike on without being noticed.
As many bikes as you want.
Whether it's a city bike, e-bike, or road bike: You can register as many bikes as you like in your BikePass account—all neatly organized in one place and accessible at any time.
Transfer of ownership with a single click
Sold your bike? With BikePass, you can easily transfer ownership online—quickly, transparently, and legally. That way, everyone knows right away who currently owns the bike.
Real-time status updates
Stolen, sold, or in active use—update your bike’s status with just one click. The police, buyers, or anyone who finds it will immediately see the current status.
Multilingual contact feature
If someone finds your bike, they can contact you directly through the BikePass portal—which is multilingual and secure. This way, you can reach people even across national borders.
A complete overview thanks to the change history
All changes to your BikePass are logged. This makes it easy to see at any time when and how the status of your bike has changed.
BIKEPASS ID
The BikePass ID is our system for bike registration: a visible label with a QR code that links your bike to your digital pass.
- Easy to install, even at home, and includes a free one-year subscription to BikePass.eu
- Visible deterrentprovided by two ultra-strong adhesive stickers (weather- and UV-resistant)
- Compatible withADFC coding, serial numbers, and EIN numbers
- Easy identification ofthe owner — helps with investigations in the event of theft
€34.99
including tax
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