Do they check railcards in UK?

Do they check railcards in UK? Yes. You must show your valid Railcard when you buy your ticket. You also need to have your Railcard with you on each journey and present it to staff when your ticket is checked aboard the train.

Can you smile in Railcard?

You are allowed to smile in the photo's if you want to, but it's not compulsory! Seriously, they need to be passport sized, but there are no restrictions on smiling.

Are Railcard photos strict?

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.

Can friends and family use my Railcard?

Two adults can be named as cardholders on your Family & Friends Railcard. The two adults don't need to travel together but you do need to be travelling with at least one child between the ages of 5 and 15 to be eligible for the discount.

Do they check railcards in London?

They check tickets on trains in Britain with a variety of methods. Before boarding a train in the UK, generally you need to have a valid ticket or proof that you have paid for your journey with a smart card or contactless card.

Can I get a digital Railcard if I have a plastic one?

Can I have a plastic and digital version of my Railcard? Unfortunately you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital. Once you have purchased your Railcard you cannot change the type of Railcard you have.

Do they always check railcards?

Ticket checks are very frequent and you are always asked for your Railcard. Furthermore, to get away with buying a Railcard-discounted ticket without holding a valid Railcard, you would have to rely on not having your ticket checked.

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.

Can I use my Railcard as a ticket?

Using your Railcard You can use your Railcard to buy tickets online, at a ticket office, from a ticket machine, and over the phone. When you enter a journey into our Journey Planner, you can add the number and type of Railcards you wish to use.

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.