Can you buy a physical Railcard?
Can you buy a physical Railcard? You can apply online to get a digital or physical Railcard.
Can you buy Railcard over the counter?
Yes. You can buy a 1-year Family & Friends Railcard over the counter at all staffed station ticket offices.
How to get a Railcard after 30?
If you are aged 26-30 years old and still in full-time education, you can choose whether to buy a 26-30 Railcard, or buy a 16-25 Railcard as a mature student. Mature students who are over the age of 30, can only choose the 16-25 Railcard option and apply as a mature student.
Where can I get a physical Railcard?
At a station You can also apply for your Railcard by visiting any staffed station ticket office within the Network Railcard area and get your Railcard on the same day! Just be sure to allow yourself plenty of time between purchasing your Railcard and before you need to depart for your journey.
Can I buy a Railcard that is not digital?
Unfortunately, you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital.
Can I put a physical Railcard on my phone?
Unfortunately you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital.
Is the Railcard physical or digital?
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.
How do physical railcards work?
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 ...
How long does it take to get a physical Railcard?
Physical Railcard: we aim to dispatch your Railcard within one working day of you ordering it, but it's probably best to allow up to 5 working days for your Railcard to arrive.
Do you need proof of Railcard?
You will need to provide proof of your Railcard and either the original and additional tickets that you have purchased, or if you have not yet paid, details of the notice to pay or notice of Penalty Fare.
How can I travel without a Railcard?
If you are travelling by train on a ticket with a Railcard discount, you must travel with your valid Railcard. If you forget your Railcard you will either be required to buy a new ticket or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.
Can you buy a Railcard instantly?
How quickly will I get my new digital Railcard? In most cases, you should get your digital Railcard instantly after following the steps in the 'How do I add a digital Railcard to my device' section below.