How to apply Railcard to online tickets?
How to apply Railcard to online 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.
Do I need to download my Railcard?
After ordering your digital Railcard you will be sent an email which contains a download code. You will use this download code to add your digital Railcard on your phone or device.
How do I use my 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. It is possible to add multiple Railcards for different people who are travelling.
How do I import my Railcard to 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 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.
How do I prove my Railcard?
A: Check your mailbox (including your junk mail) for an email from our Railcard team. If you still can't find it, please click Manage my Railcard on the website homepage to log in to your account.
Is it better to get a digital or physical 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.
Does Trainline automatically apply Railcard?
We'll automatically apply your Railcard savings and show you the discounted price. Book your train tickets as a digital ticket, or to be collected at the station. Bring the device your digital Railcard and train tickets are stored on to show to a ticket inspector if asked.
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.
Where do I put my Railcard on Trainline?
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.
Can I show my Railcard on my phone?
Railcard are available offline for a period of up to 72 hours. The Railcard app on your device will continue to show your digital Railcard as long as your mobile device has connected to the internet at some point within the last 72 hours.
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.
Can you apply a Railcard after buying a ticket?
It's perfectly acceptable to buy the tickets online first and buy the railcard later - just as long as you have it when boarding the train.
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.
Where is my Railcard download code?
The download code allows you to add a purchased Railcard to the Railcard app. The download code is found within the email confirmation you would have received after we have approved your Railcard application.