Can I have a plastic and digital senior railcard?
Can I have a plastic and digital senior railcard? Unfortunately, you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital. Once you have purchased your Railcard you cannot change the type of Railcard you have.
Can I get a Senior Railcard that is not digital?
Whether you want to get a digital Railcard or prefer the traditional version, there are 2 ways you can purchase your Senior Railcard: Online (1-year or 3-year Railcard) At a staffed station ticket office (1-year Railcard only)
Can I travel First Class with a senior railcard?
Absolutely! You can save 1/3 of the ticket price of First Class tickets with all but one of the Railcards advertised on our website.
Is it worth getting a Senior Railcard?
The Senior Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares. There's no limit to the number of times you use it so the potential for adventure is huge. Please visit https://www.senior-railcard.co.uk/using-your-railcard/travel-times-tickets/ to find out more.
Can I replace my plastic Railcard with a digital one?
You cannot swap a plastic Railcard to a digital Railcard. However, when the time comes to renew your Railcard you can do this online and choose to have a digital Railcard.
Is a Two Together Railcard worth it?
1/3 off rail fares and so much more... Get a Two Together Railcard for you and the person you travel with most, and you'll both enjoy 1/3 off rail fares when you get away together - which is more fun anyway. It's not just a card for couples either - you can get one with a best friend, or one of the family.
Is a digital Senior Railcard instant?
In most cases, your digital Senior Railcard will be available to use straight away. A download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your digital Senior Railcard.
Can you get both a physical and digital Railcard?
Unfortunately you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital. Once you have purchased your Railcard you cannot change the type of Railcard you have.
How long to wait for digital Railcard?
Please allow up to 5 working days for your Railcard application to be reviewed and approved. Once approved, your Disabled Persons Railcard will be available to use straight away. A download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your Railcard.
Can you have more than 1 type of Railcard?
Yes, you can use up to three different Railcards in the same booking, as long as there are enough passengers in the group. We'll do all the hard work for you to find the best discount available.
Can you have two railcards on one device?
You can store your digital Railcard on up to two devices at a time. If you want to add it a third, you will need to remove it from one of your existing devices using the steps descirbed above.
How do I add a physical Railcard to my digital?
Open the app*, and tap on the + symbol in the top right hand corner to get started. Select Add an existing Railcard at the top of the screen.
Can I put my Senior Railcard on my phone?
A: If you have already purchased a digital Senior Railcard, you should have received an email which contains a download code. You will use this download code to add your digital Senior Railcard on your phone or device. First, you will need to download the Railcard app from the Apple Store or the Google Play store.
Does a plastic senior Railcard have a photo on it?
Under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' you can select if you want a 'Digital' or a 'Plastic' Railcard. You will be asked to provide a digital passport-style photo if you select 'Digital'. You do not need a photo if you have ordered a 'Plastic' Network Railcard.
Is it better to have a plastic or digital Railcard?
Digital Railcards are stored within the Railcard app on your smart phone or tablet, meaning there's no need to carry the physical card around with you. They can be stored on up to two devices and used quicker than plastic Railcards as they do not need to be sent in the post.