Do I need a new photo to renew my senior railcard?
Do I need a new photo to renew my senior railcard? Do I need a new photo to renew my Senior Railcard online? No, you won't need to upload a new photo to renew your Senior Railcard online with us.
Can you buy a Senior Railcard at the station?
You can buy a Senior Railcard at any staffed station ticket office or National Rail-licensed Travel Agent. The main advantage of this is that you can do it on the day you are travelling. To save time, it's a good idea to fill in the application form before you get there.
Can I get a Senior Railcard that is not digital?
Whether you want to get a digital Railcard or prefer the traditional version, there are 2 ways you can purchase your Senior Railcard: Online (1-year or 3-year Railcard) At a staffed station ticket office (1-year Railcard only)
How do I renew my British Rail Senior Railcard?
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.
Can I use my senior Railcard on the day it expires?
You will not be able to travel with your discounted tickets if your Senior Railcard has expired. Discounted tickets are only valid if you are using them with a valid Railcard. You will need to renew your Senior Railcard before you begin and complete your journey.
What do I need to renew my Railcard?
- Log into your account. You will have made this when you first purchased your Railcard.
- Click on the Railcard you wish to renew.
- Check all the details are correct.
- Pay.
- And you're done!
Can you buy Railcard at train stations?
Yes. You can buy a 1-year Family & Friends Railcard over the counter at all staffed station ticket offices.
How strict are Railcard photos?
Your head and shoulders should be in close-up, with your face clearly visible and filling approximately 70% of the frame (in the same way it would for a passport or driving licence). The image must be in sharp focus. Please make sure that your face is not obscured by hats or hair.
What photo do you need for two together railcard?
You can buy your Two Together Railcard online or at a staffed station Ticket Office. To buy online, simply click ''Buy Now'' on the website homepage and follow the instructions on the screen. You will need to provide two separate passport-style photo (one of yourself and one of the other named cardholder).
Do I need a physical copy of my Railcard?
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 someone else use my senior railcard?
The Railcard and tickets bought with it are not transferable to anyone else and you must not give, lend, or resell them. Only the named cardholder can use the Railcard. 2.4. Train Companies will not issue refunds on unused/unwanted Railcards, or extend their validity period.
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.
Is it better to have a plastic or digital Railcard?
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.
Is a screenshot of a Railcard valid?
“The terms and conditions of e-tickets are clear that the customer must activate and take the ticket with them when they travel. A photograph or screenshot is not acceptable, as this is not the ticket and could be used by anyone.
Can I use my Senior Railcard on the London Underground?
Senior Railcard holders can also register their Railcard discount onto an Oyster card to get 1/3 off Oyster pay as you go single fares and daily caps on National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services.