Can I put my plastic Railcard on my phone?

Can I put my plastic Railcard on my phone? 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.

Do I need a photo for a plastic Railcard?

You do not need a photo if you have ordered a 'Plastic' Network Railcard.

What happens if I lose my plastic Railcard?

If you bought it at a station, provided you can produce the completed Receipt portion of your original application form, then you can apply for your lost or damaged Railcard to be replaced at any staffed station ticket office.

Are all railcards digital now?

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 does it take to get a plastic Railcard?

Once your online payment has been successful you will receive an email confirmation and acknowledgement of your application number (this confirmation cannot be used to buy discounted tickets). If you have ordered a plastic Railcard, please allow 5 working days for delivery.

Can Railcard photo be a selfie?

The image should be a good recognisable likeness of you. We prefer colour pictures but black and white images are acceptable. Your head and shoulders should be in close-up, with your face clearly visible and filling approximately 70% of the frame (in the same way it would for a passport or driving licence).

Can you use a Railcard without the card?

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.

Do I need to show my Railcard on the train?

A: Yes. You must show your valid Network Railcard (digital or plastic) when you buy your ticket and travel on the train.

Can I put a physical Railcard on my phone?

Unfortunately you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital.

How do I use my physical Railcard?

If you bought your physical Railcard at a rail station, you must carry your separate 16-25 Photocard that was issued at the time of purchase (or where appropriate a 'Permit to travel without Photocard') and you must present this in any circumstance where you present your physical Railcard (i.e. when buying tickets and ...

Are Trainline railcards digital?

Types of Digital Railcard with Trainline You can now buy the following digital Railcards with us and store them directly in your Trainline app. Age-based Railcards are great for students, young professionals and seniors. Railcards are great for friends, couples and family members.

Can I get a digital version of my plastic 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.

Do I need a physical copy of my Railcard?

Using your Railcard You can get your Railcard in a digital format to be stored in the National Rail Railcard app on your phone or tablet, or as a physical card. You can use your Railcard to buy tickets online, at a ticket office, from a ticket machine, and over the phone.

Can someone else use Railcard?

The Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use. It does not cover anyone accompanying you.

Can I use a screenshot of my Railcard?

Screenshots of eTickets can't be used to travel.

How do I add my Trainline Railcard to Apple wallet?

Can you use a screenshot of a QR code train ticket?

No, please do not screenshot your e-ticket as the QR code may be blurred or not sufficiently accurate to scan.