Can you gift a Railcard?


Can you gift a Railcard? You can buy a digital or plastic Two Together Railcard for another person as long as they are aged 16 years or over. You will need to provide two separate passport-style photo (one of yourself and one of the other named cardholder).


Can I have digital Railcard on two phones?

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.


Can 3 adults use a family and friends Railcard?

What's more, up to four adults and four children can travel on the same card and receive the savings. You don't need to be related either, so it's great for big fun days out.


Do trains check your Railcard?

Yes. You must show your valid Network Railcard (digital or plastic) when you buy your ticket and travel on the train. Failure to present a valid Railcard will mean you have to pay a full fare or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.


Is a family and friends Railcard worth it?

The Family & Friends Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance adult fares, and 60% off for kids' fares too. And because there's no limit to the number of times you can use your Railcard, the potential for family adventures is huge.


Can two people use the same Railcard?

The Railcard is for use by you and the second named adult on your Railcard when you are travelling together. The two named cardholders must travel together for the entire journey for their discounted tickets to be valid.


Is it worth getting a UK Railcard?

While railcards might seem like an expensive investment for those who don't regularly travel by train, do not underestimate their worth. Most railcards mean you could save up to 1/3 on train fares.


Can you share a digital Railcard?

The second cardholder can now use this download code to download the Railcard onto their device, however you can only store a digital Railcard on a maximum of 2 devices. If you need to delete a Railcard from a device you can also do this within your account.


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 buy a Railcard for someone else at the station?

You can buy a Family & Friends Railcard at any National Rail staffed station ticket office or National Rail-licensed Travel Agent.


Is there a Railcard for over 30s?

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.


Can you buy a Railcard if you are not from the UK?

You don't need to live in Britain or be a UK citizen to be eligible. However, they can only be posted to UK addresses. Buy in person at a staffed railway station (each railcard is different, so it is best to check beforehand with Railcard Help to see if there are any documents that you will need to bring with you).


Can I use my boyfriends Railcard?

No. 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.