Can you use a Railcard on a ticket machine?
Can you use a Railcard on a ticket machine? 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 you use a Railcard digitally?
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.
Can someone buy you a train ticket with their railcard?
The Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use.
Can I take a screenshot of my Railcard?
Digital railcards must be shown in the app, screenshots are not acceptable - so the fact it's a fake will be easily spotted.
How do I use my Railcard while booking tickets?
- Select where you're travelling from and to and the date and time you'd like to travel.
- Add your passengers and their relevant Railcards.
- Select 'Get times & tickets'. If you're eligible for a discount, it will automatically be applied to your search results.
How do I use my Senior Railcard at Ticket Machine?
- Buying tickets online. Select the Senior Railcard option from the railcards dropdown.
- Using the ticket machine. Once you've chosen your route, select the Senior Railcard button.
- In the ticket office. Show your Senior Railcard when buying your ticket.
- On the train.
Do all railcards need a photo?
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
How do I prove I have a Railcard?
If you bought your Railcard at a station, both the paper printed Railcard and the photocard must be presented. 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.
What happens if you buy a train ticket without a 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 I buy my friend a train ticket with my railcard?
Can I use my railcard to buy a ticket for someone else? Many railcards allow you to buy tickets for people who are travelling with you. You cannot buy tickets with a railcard discount and give them to someone who will be travelling alone without a railcard.
Are train ticket machines card only?
There are (A) credit card only machines and (B) machines that take either cash (ie, notes/coins) or credit card. All machines have an English button /often other languages too and you can easily select the train, seat etc if relevant, and pay.