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I have lost or forgotten my PIN for the TK eHealth card. What should I do?

I have lost or forgotten my PIN for the TK eHealth card. What should I do?

Do you still have your personal unlocking key (the "PUK")? With this, you will be able to assign yourself a new PIN.

19.08.2025

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Do you use the PIN to log in via your phone, e.g., to use TK-Safe or the gematik E-prescription app? In that case, you can assign yourself a new PIN. All you have to do is enter the PUK. We sent this to you with your PIN by post.

Alternatively, you can go to your local TK customer service centre. Our staff will be pleased to help you. Remember to take your TK eHealth card and PUK with you.

Our German-language service centre search function (TK-Filialsuche) will help you to find your nearest customer service centre. Simply enter your postcode in the search box:

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If you have lost your PIN and PUK, you will firstly need to get a new card. You can simply request a new card via the TK-App.

Once you have your new eHealth card, you can order a new PIN. Please note: Your old card remains valid without the PIN for any visits to the doctor’s surgery until the new card arrives.

How to get a new PIN

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The TK eHealth card acts as proof of your insurance cover when you visit a doctor. With this card you can use medical services in Germany and abroad. All you have to do is present the handy chip card when you receive medical treatment from doctors, in hospitals or by approved therapists - it couldn’t be simpler!

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This depends on whether you are already a member or new to TK.

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The TK eHealth card lets you use medical services throughout Germany. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is on the back of your TK eHealth card. The EHIC ensures access to healthcare in all 27 EU states as well as many other European countries and even in certain non-European territories.

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The most convenient way to send us your photo is to upload it online free of charge. If you wish to do so, we will send you a letter with a one-time password. You don't have to do anything until you receive this letter - not even if you have just turned 15 and don't yet have a photo on your card.

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You only need the PIN for the TK eHealth card if you wish to use this card's additional features. You do not need it for a normal appointment with your doctor.

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You can order the PIN for your TK eHealth card by telephone, in person or online. The article below describes these options in greater detail.

Update: You do not necessarily need the ePrescription app and a PIN for an ePrescription. You can also get your ePrescription by presenting your TK eHealth card or the printout you received from the doctor's practice at the pharmacy.

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Yes, you can also assign a PIN of your choice. To do this, please visit a TK customer service centre. To create a new PIN, you first have to enter your old PIN on the card reader. You can then assign a new PIN.

The PUK cannot be changed.

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