Can you use Railcard on app?
Can you use Railcard on app? 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 I use digital Railcard at ticket machine?
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.
Why isn t my Railcard working on the app?
If your download code isn't working, it is likely that it has expired or has been used to activate your Railcard on too many devices. You can only store your digital Network Railcard on a maximum of 2 devices, so you may need to remove it from an existing device to add it to a new one.
Is Digital Railcard better?
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.
Does Trainline Railcard work anywhere?
Yes. Although your Railcard will live in your Trainline App, it can still be used with tickets bought elsewhere.
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 add my Railcard to my contactless card?
You cannot. As of November 2022, contactless (bank cards or NFC devices) support only extends to a pay as you go model for a single adult fare with daily and weekly cap. For railcard discounts, student/young persons discounts, travelcards, season tickets, etc., a registered Oyster card is required.
How do I add a Railcard to my Apple wallet from Trainline app?
Once downloaded, open the app and tap on the '+' symbol on the 'Your Railcards' screen. The 'Add Railcard' screen will then show, and you will need to tap on the '+' symbol under 'Add an existing Railcard' to enter your download code and add your Network Railcard.
Do Trainline railcards only work on Trainline?
Yes. Although your Railcard will live in your Trainline App, it can still be used with tickets bought elsewhere.
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.
Do digital railcards work instantly?
In most cases, your digital Network Railcard will be available to use straight away. A download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your digital Network Railcard.
Can I link my Railcard to my phone?
If you have already bought a digital Railcard, you should have received a 'digital Railcard Download code' on both the purchase confirmation page and by email. Once you've got this code, go to the Railcard app, tap on the '+' button in the top left of the screen and enter your code.
Is Oyster cheaper with Railcard?
With an Oyster card, you can get your Railcard discount loaded onto your Oyster card to save 1/3 on single off-peak pay as you go fares on London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services in London. You will need to have registered your Oyster in your name to do this.