How do I renew my 26 30 Railcard?


How do I renew my 26 30 Railcard? You can renew your 26-30 Railcard online within 30 days before it expired and before your 31st birthday. Simply click 'Renew my Railcard' on the website homepage, enter your log in details, click on 'Renew' under your expired or soon to expired Railcard and follow the instruction on the screen.


Is the 26-30 Railcard worth it?

A 26-30 Railcard costs £30 and it'll save you 1/3 on rail fares throughout Great Britain for a whole year, including all Standard and First Class Advance fares. Take a look at all the ticket types you can make savings on.


What to do if Railcard code expires?

You will need to click 'Manage my Railcard' on the top right of the website homepage to log in to your account. Once logged in, click 'MY RAILCARD' then click 'View my Railcard' to request a new download code. Your new download code will be generated once you have click 'Get new Download Code'.


Can you get a 26-30 Railcard for 3 years?

The 26-30 Railcard is only available for 1 year.


Can I renew my Railcard at 25?

You can renew your 16-25 Railcard, before your 26th birthday, providing it is due to expire within 30 days. 1-year 16-25 Railcards are available up to and including the day before your 26th birthday or a 3-year 16-25 Railcard is available up until the day before your 24th birthday.


Can I renew my 26-30 Railcard at 30?

You can renew your 26-30 Railcard before your 31st birthday, providing it is due to expire within 30 days. Unfortunately, you won't be able to renew your 26-30 Railcard early if it is due to expire after your 31st birthday, however, you may be eligible for one of our other Railcards.


How do I renew my Railcard online?

You can renew your Railcard 30 days before expiry, simply:
  1. Log into your account. You will have made this when you first purchased your Railcard.
  2. Click on the Railcard you wish to renew.
  3. Check all the details are correct.
  4. Pay.
  5. And you're done!


Can I use my Railcard on the date of expiry?

Yes. Your Railcard is valid up until and including the date shown on your Railcard.


Is Railcard renewal instant?

If you renew your digital Railcard before it expires your current digital Railcard will appear in your account as Replaced and your renewed Railcard will be valid immediately with any overlapping validity added on to the renewed Railcard.


Can I renew my Railcard on Trainline?

You'll just need to be logged into your Trainline account, select the Railcard type you want to renew, confirm your details and then pay for your new Railcard.


Can I renew my 26-30 Railcard before it expires?

You can renew your 26-30 Railcard online within 30 days before it expired and before your 31st birthday.


Can I renew Railcard in advance?

You can renew your Railcard (digital or plastic) up to 30 days in advance of the expiry date.


What do I need to renew my Railcard?

You can renew your Railcard 30 days before expiry, simply:
  1. Log into your account. You will have made this when you first purchased your Railcard.
  2. Click on the Railcard you wish to renew.
  3. Check all the details are correct.
  4. Pay.
  5. And you're done!


What is the difference between 16-25 and 26-30 Railcard?

The 26–30 has a minimum fare of £12 between 04:30 and 10:00 on weekdays. The 16–25 has the same restriction, but the minimum does not apply to Advance fares, and it does not apply during July and August. Also you can use the 16–25 Railcard on the Caledonian Sleeper, but not 26–30.


Can I renew my Railcard after it expires?

Yes, absolutely. If you bought a digital Railcard online with us and it has already expired, you can renew it up to 1 year after its expiry date.


What is the oldest you can buy a 26-30 Railcard?

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.


What happens if you travel with an expired Railcard?

You will not be able to travel with your discounted tickets if your 16-25 Railcard has expired. Discounted tickets are only valid if you are using them with a valid Railcard. You will need to renew your 16-25 Railcard before you begin and complete your journey.