Can you use a 16-25 Railcard when you're 26?
Can you use a 16-25 Railcard when you're 26? Yes. You can buy or renew your 1-year 16-25 Railcard up to and including the day before your 26th birthday and keep using it until its expiry date. With 3-year 16-25 Railcards you can buy them up until the day before your 24th birthday, which will make the expiry date the day before your 27th birthday.
What proof do I need for 26-30 Railcard?
You can buy the 26-30 Railcard online only. Simply click 'Buy Now' on the website homepage and follow the instruction on the screen. You will need to provide a valid passport or UK driving licence or EEA National Identity Card number to prove your date of birth and a digital passport-style photo.
What age can you get a 16-25 Railcard?
You must be aged between 16 and 25 years old to purchase this Railcard, unless you qualify under condition 4.3. 4.2. 3-year 16-25 Railcards are available online only and may be purchased up until the day before your 24th birthday.
What does a 16 to 25 Railcard do?
The 16-25 Railcard gives you 1/3 off train fares throughout Great Britain. As the name suggests, the Railcard is only available for people aged between 16 and 25. However, you can also apply for one if you're a mature student in full-time study, as long as you're eligible.
Can you renew 26-30 Railcard for 3 years?
The 26-30 Railcard is only available for 1 year.
How to extend a 16-25 Railcard?
A: Please click 'Renew my Railcard' on the website homepage to log in to account. Once logged in, click 'Renew' under your expired or soon to expired Railcard, select 'Digital' or 'Plastic' under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' section and follow the instruction on the screen to complete your purchase.
What is the difference between 16-25 Railcard and 25 30 Railcard?
As the numbers suggest, a 16–25 railcard is for people who are 16–25 years old, and a 26–30 railcard is for people who are 26–30 years old. If someone is described as being in their “late twenties”, I would assume they were between 26 and 29. Therefore, they would only be eligible for the 26–30 railcard.
How much does a 16-25 Railcard take off?
It's called the 16-25 Railcard and it allows you to purchase a train ticket at a reduced rate, typically 1/3 off the price of thr full adult fare. There is no limit to the number of times you can use your Railcard although some Railcards can only be used outside of peak times.
Can you put 16-25 Railcard on Oyster?
rail and tube fares on Oyster. Once you've bought your Railcard, go to a London Underground station with your 16-25 Railcard and ask a member of staff to add your discount to your Oyster card.
Is the 16-25 Railcard the same as 26 30?
The 26-30 Railcard essentially offers the same discounts as the 16-25 Railcard. The only difference is that the railcard for those over 25 will not include discounts for Caledonian Sleeper tickets.
Who is eligible for 16-25 Railcard?
The Railcard is available to residents of Great Britain aged between 16 and 25 years of age and mature students in full-time study. You will be required to provide details of your valid passport of UK driving licence as proof of age and mature students need to prove eligibility.
Can I get a Railcard at 30 years old?
You can buy a National Rail 26-30 Railcard any time before your 31st birthday and keep using it for a whole year, until its expiry date. These great savings mean you can save money on trips into town, family weekends, getaways or... as many times as you like.
Can I use my 16-25 railcard before 10am?
Yes. You can use your Railcard with Anytime, Off-Peak train tickets and Advance tickets. However, for all journeys made between 4.30am and 10am Monday to Friday a minimum fare of £12 is payable.
Is the 16-25 Railcard better than 16 17?
16-17 Saver gives 50% off Standard Anytime, Standard Off-Peak, Standard Advance and Season tickets for travel at any time of the day. The 16-25 Railcard is aimed at leisure travel and gives 1/3 off Standard Anytime and Standard Off-Peak tickets, as well as Standard and First Class Advance tickets.
Can I use my 16-25 Railcard on the day it expires?
Yes. Your Railcard is valid up until and including the date shown on your Railcard.
Is it worth getting a 16-25 Railcard?
Get 1/3 off plus deals on meals, hotels and loads more! Costing only £30, the 16-25 Railcard can pay for itself in just a couple of trips. Over a year, you could save an average of £159*. Save even more with a 3-year Railcard (16-25s only).
Do they check railcards?
Do they always check Railcard? A: 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.
Can I use 16-25 Railcard on Trainline?
16-25 Railcards live in your account in the Trainline app so you can use them on any of your compatible devices. No download codes are needed! Sign into your Trainline app and you'll renew your 16-25 Railcard in no time!