Discounts and benefits for employees
We appreciate you are working for us. We would like to create the best conditions for you. We believe that we can contribute to your satisfaction by offering discounts and benefits which are provided by ourselves or by our external partners.
For more information on the benefits on offer, please write to: benefity@upol.cz or call +420 585 631 162.
What our external partners offer
Recreation and spas, massages...
- Alexandria Travel Agency
- Karlova Studánka Mountain Spa
- Mariánské Lázně Spas
- Slatinice Spa
- Massage & Physiotherapy Zdeněk Bartl
- Relax u Pandy
Banking
ČSOB
ČSOB (Československá obchodní banka / Czechoslovak Commercial Bank) has prepared a package of above-standard benefits for all UP employees. In order to take advantage of them, you must already have or start an account with ČSOB, or Poštovní spořitelna, where your monthly pay will be sent, and identify yourself by the UP employee card.
Komerční banka
UP employees can take advantage of discounted KB bank services and set up the “MůjÚčet Plus” (My Account Plus) account free of charge. The offer is valid also for a spouse of the employee.
Raiffeisenbank
Raiffeisen bank a.s. offers a package of advantageous banking services for UP employees. Open a free SMART account. For a symbolic CZK 19 per month you will get an ACTIVE account with unlimited cash withdrawals from ATMs of all banks worldwide. For a complete offer of discounted products, please refer to the information leaflet.
UniCredit Bank
UniCredit Bank, as one of the market leaders in banking, offers a package of discounted services to UP employees:
- Current bank account: have your salary sent to your UniCredit Bank account and get a bonus of up to CZK 500 per month for 18 months if you actively use the account and meet the conditions.
- Consumer loan: Get your first payment back up to CZK 24,000 into your account when you arrange your loan.
- Mortgage loan: discount of 0.15% p.a. on the interest rate.
- Investment: discount on entry fee or monthly payment back to the account.
- Life insurance: first monthly insurance payment back into your account.
The terms and conditions of the above benefits and a complete offer of the provider can be found here. The offer is valid to 31 December 2024.
Books and education
ANAG Bookstore
The specialized ANAG Bookstore offers a wide range of specialist literature (from the field of law, taxes, economy, wages, management, marketing, social sciences, languages etc.) and textbooks for high schools and universities.
Kosmas
Kosmas Bookstore offers a wide selection of Czech and world fiction, children's books, and professional literature. Currently there are 28 branches all over the country. Every employee of Palacký University Olomouc obtains a discount of 13% in the bookshops after the presentation of the employee's card.
Intellego Adult Education and Training Agency
The Intellego Adult Education and Training Agency, which organizes trainings and seminars focused on accounting, taxes, human resources, soft and managerial skills and much more, will provide all UP employees a 15% discount on all educational programmes. To obtain a discount, order services via the work e-mail name.surname@upol.cz. Information on currently planned educational events is available at intellego.cz.
Culture
Moravian Philharmonic Olomouc
The Moravian Philharmonic Olomouc (MFO) is offering all UP employees and alumni discounts on all 2021/2022 season concerts and subscription cycles of up to 20% off the standard admission price. See the complete programme of the 76th MFO Concert Season. There is also the possibility of payment via leisure vouchers and Sodexo cards.
Moravian Theatre Olomouc
Moravian Theatre Olomouc offers a 30% discount on selected performances every month to UP employees. Check the current offer for November. Tickets can be purchased at the theatre box office, to redeem the discounted you need to show the QR code in the offer sheet or your UP employee ID.
Premiere Cinemas
Each employee has a 40 CZK discount on basic admission; i.e. for 2D films, the price is 159 CZK as opposed to the normal 199 CZK, and for 3D films the price is 179 CZK as opposed to the normal 219 CZK. During one transaction, employees after showing their UP ID card can order any number of tickets. There is no time limit for buying discount tickets. One can also pay with food vouchers and gift certificates from the firms Sodexo, Edenred, and Chéque Déjeuner at the cinema box office. More information is available at: olomouc.premierecinemas.cz.
Electronics
Alza.cz
Alza.cz is one of the largest sellers of electronics, home appliances, computers, as well as toys, jewellery, hobby products and sporting goods. Employees have the opportunity to register for the Benefit Programme and benefit from a number of advantages:
- lower price level - better prices for products in all categories
- quantity discounts on some products
- free delivery to AlzaPlus+ outlets for 3 months for 1 CZK (then 299 CZK/year)
- exclusive offers and competitions for Alza Benefit members only
The activation procedure is available here.
Employees are not allowed to share the Benefit Programme publicly (activation code or activation procedure), violation of the condition may lead to the cancellation of the Benefit Programme.
DATART
UP employees can buy in the DATART e-shop for VIP prices. Just register at www.datart.cz/vip, where you will also find complete rules. At the next login you will use the VIP code. The programme is intended exclusively for UP employees and its sharing to third parties is undesirable.
T. S. Bohemia
T. S. Bohemia is a major retailer of electronics, household appliances, garden and hobby equipment, sports, drugstore and pet supplies. Palacký University employees can take advantage of the VIP programme when shopping in the e-shop. The conditions of the programme can be found on the website. After logging into your account, use the VIP code.
The programme is only for UP employees and is valid until 31 December 2024.
Recreation and spas
Alexandria travel agency
CK Alexandria is one of the largest travel agencies on the Czech market, since 1991 it offers tailor-made tours according to individual needs and wishes of clients as well as group or corporate tours. For those employed at UP, the travel agency offers discounts of 8% on tours from the current offer and 5% on LAST MINUTE tours upon presentation of the UP employee card. More information about the discount conditions.
Karlova Studánka Mountain Spa
Karlova Studánka Mountain Spa, a state-owned enterprise, offers UP employees a 15% discount on entry to the swimming pool complex, whirlpool and salt cave and a 10% discount on hotel accommodation. It also offers discounted stays in the mountain hotel Lorkova vila in Čeladná, 15% discount on the counter prices for accommodation, 10% discount on wellness services and discounted family stay packages. These discounts cannot be combined with other discounts. The discount does not apply to already discounted stays and other discounted promotions.offers a 15% discount for UP employees to enter the pool complex, whirlpool and salt caves, and a 10% discount for hotel-type accommodation. These discounts cannot be cumulated with other discounts. The discount does not apply to already discounted stays and other discounted offers.
Mariánské Lázně Spas
Mariánské Lázně, with its unique natural healing resources has been one of the most popular spa towns in the Czech Republic for more than 200 years. For UP employees, the spas offer reconditioning stays with a discount of up to 20%. This summer, family holidays are also available at discounted prices. Make orders for stays by e-mail reservation.cz@cz.ensanahotels.com.
Massage & Physiotherapy Zdeněk Bartl
UP employees have a 10% discount on services provided by Masáže fyzioterapie Zdeněk Bartl upon presentation of their UP employee card. The studio is located in the OMEGA Sport and Health Cente at 19 Legionářská Street and offers Thai massages and physiotherapy services in addition to classical massages. More information about the studio can be found on the website.
Relax u Pandy
The Relaxation Studio offers UP employees a 50% discount on the first entry and 10% on subsequent entries upon presentation of a UP employee card. The studio offers services in the areas of pain management, beauty, sports and immunity. Complete information about the studio's services is available on the website.
Slatinice Spa
The Slatinice Spa is located just 12 km from Olomouc. Here you can experience the magic of a family spa, in the modern and comfortable facility. Its therapeutic spring, with water containing hydrogen sulphide, is used in treating disorders of the locomotor system, nervous system, skin, and some oncological and circulatory system diseases.
Sport
HELP CZ Fitness Centre
HELP CZ Fitness Centre offers you a complex of sports and relaxation services in a pleasant environment of a modern fitness centre in Olomouc. UP employees can apply a 20% discount on entry to the fitness centre, to aerobics, spinning, solarium and other services (prices included in the“ student, senior ” tariff). The current workout schedule and price list can be found here.
Jako proutek s.r.o. (women's fitness centre)
Women's fitness centre is based on an individual approach to clients, taking into account their body, health and capabilities. In addition to traditional fitness, the centre also offers nutritional counselling, body analysis, infrared sauna and massages.
The centre offers female employees a 15% discount on membership passes. The discount can be applied upon presentation of an employee card.
www.jako-proutek.cz/olomouc
Legends Gym
The Legends Gym fitness centre offers a one-time entry for UP employees at the student price of CZK 100 and a monthly pass for CZK 800.
As a bonus, the first entry is free for all employees. Simply present your employee card and ask for this benefit at the front desk.
Lion Sport
The Lion Sport sportswear store network offers all UP employees discount of 30% of the valid retail price for goods purchased in the partner's network of stores. This discount applies to goods identified as ‘new item’ and goods for which a flat-rate discount is already granted during the season, and you can apply it in brick-and-mortar stores upon presenting your UP ID card, or in an e-shop via a discount code.
Otosport
Do you like cycling? Upon presenting an employee card, the UP staff can use a 5% discount on all the goods offered in Otosport shop which specializes on cycling equipment of all kinds. The shop is located in the UP Sports Hall. More info at www.otosport.cz.
OMEGA Sport and Health Centre
Employees of the University receive a 10% discount on PLATINUM, GOLDA and SILVER memberships upon presentation of their employee ID card. In addition, they can receive a 10% discount on non-member products:
- annual fitness programme
- annual group exercise programme
- 2in1 annual programme (fitness + group classes)
- annual MILON programme
More information at www.omegasport.cz
Ski Kunčice
The Kunčice Ski Resort is located at the foot of Králický Sněžník and offers 4.5 km of slopes, including a children's ski lift, ski school and ski equipment rental. UP employees can get a 25% discount on a ski pass by presenting their employee card. The discount is valid from Mondays to Thursdays. It cannot be applied to multi-day and family ski passes, or one employee card - one ski pass.
More information about the resort (in Czech and Polish).
Snow4Fun Olomouc
We are the only LUSTi showroom in Olomouc. You can try this Czech ski brand in our rental and testing shop before you buy. We service skis and snowboards on a Swiss MONTANA machine. We also sell the Czech brand of goggles/helmets NANDEJ and top quality ski boots Dalbello. In the summer we run a bike service and sale of BH, MRX and SCUD bikes. A new addition is the rental, service and sale of Thule carts.
Employees have a 15% discount on Thule skis, snowboards, cross-country skis, bikes, carts and prams upon presentation of their employee card, 10% on Thule trolley rentals and LUSTi downhill skis, and 5% on all other products. www.snow4.fun.
Tempish Sport
Upon presenting your UP ID card, you will get a 33% discount on all items in the shop in Šantovka. You can also get a 33% discount when purchasing through their e-shop, via entering the discount code.
2Seasons ski & bike
Do you need a new bike or ski equipment? Take advantage of discounts at the newly opened 2Seasons ski & bike shop in Hodolany, which sells skis, bicycles and provides repairs of ski and bicycle equipment. Upon presenting the UP card, you are entitled to a 7% discount on goods and repairs and a 2% discount on special offers or discounted goods and services, and on Sporten cross-country ski sets. More information about the shop at www.kola-lyze-olomouc.cz.
Shared mobility
Autonapůl (carsharing)
The first Czech carsharing service Autonapůl allows Palacký University employees to register at a discounted rate without having to pay the usual deposit of CZK 5,000. You get access to dozens of cars in Olomouc and seven other cities in the Czech Republic. Everything is simple, online and without obligations.
Sign up from an e-mail with the domain @upol.cz and try out the range of carsharing vehicles, including electric cars and hybrids, without obligation.
For more information and how to do it, visit: www.autonapul.cz/en/upol/
Eagle Scooters
Take advantage of a 25% discount on Eagle Scooters shared scooter fares. Download the app in the App Store or Google Play and sign up by e-mailing jmeno.prijmeni@upol.cz. At the same time, send registration info along with your name to info@eaglescoots.com. Confirmation of discount activation can be found directly in the app under the "Price List" tab.
Nextbike Czech Republic
Nextbike Czech Republic provides all UP employees with an automatic credit of 100 CZK to their Nextbike account when they first register with name.surname@upol.cz. At the same time, it provides all employees with a unique code for an annual subscription, which entitles them to get it for only CZK 599 (against the standard CZK 1149). A unique code for a monthly subscription allows them to get it for only CZK 129 (against the standard CZK 189). The subscription gives all users 30 free minutes for each ride. Please find the instructions on how to register, rent or return a bike can be found in the flyer.
More about Nextbike in the Czech Republic.
Telecommunications
NejPřipojení.cz
The company NejPřipojení.cz offers UP employees a digital television anywhere with a discount of up to 25%. An overview of packages can be found here. To apply for a discount when ordering online, enter the PROMO code. Present your employee card at the company branch to claim the discount.
Other services and shops
Atlant taxi
Upon presenting your UP ID card, you will get a discount of 28% on the regular tariff for 1km and 57% from the normal starting rate in the current price list. For more information, please visit www.atlanttaxi.cz.
Coffee Library
The popular bistro, located in the Armoury building, offers employees a 5% discount on food, drinks and orders upon presentation of their employee card. The bistro offers a selection of coffee, great breakfasts, brunches, lunch menus or famous desserts for afternoon coffee. You can order from a variety of cakes, desserts, brunch boxes or seasonal boxes with e.g. Christmas sweets.
Exprespneu.cz
Exprespneu.cz garage offers UP employees the following discounts:
- 10% discount on car service (oil exchange, brakes, caps, dampers, air conditioning and other services);
- 10% discount on tyre repairs
Provided discounts on services can be applied exclusively at a branch in Olomouc (currently U Stadionu 4, 779 00 Olomouc).
Flora Optik s.r.o.
The Flora Optik optician sells glasses, sports and children's glasses, provides vision measurements and advises on applying contact lenses and, if necessary, a consultation with an ophthalmologist.
It offers a 10% discount on its services for male and female staff of the University and one free eye check per year. You can claim the discount on presentation of your employee card.
floraoptik.cz
Hodinky-sperky.cz
Online store Hodinky-sperky.cz offers gold and silver jewelry, barometers, alarm clocks, wall and table clocks and wrist watches. Employees will receive a 10% discount on selected goods purchased in the online store after entering a unique code directly into the order.
Nejkola Autoservis Olomouc s.r.o.
The car service and tyre service Nejkola offers a 10% discount on tyre service work to UP employees. The discount can be applied at the Olomouc premises at Na vlčinci 16/3 upon presentation of the UP employee card.
OBI
UP employees have a 10% discount on purchases at OBI upon showing one’s UP ID card at the register (not applicable to special sales events nor items already discounted).