How to use 16-25 Railcard when buying train tickets online?


How to use 16-25 Railcard when buying train tickets online? Once you've bought your digital 16-25 Railcard online with us, you'll just need to enter your departure and arrival station, select the start date of your ticket and the number of people travelling, and then select '16-25 Railcard' from the drop-down menu – the 1/3 savings will be applied automatically to your booking.


Can I make my 16-25 Railcard digital?

If you order a digital Santander 16-25 Railcard, it 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 Railcard. If you order a plastic Santander 16-25 Railcard please allow 5 working days for the Railcard to arrive.


What can I do with a 16-25 Railcard?

Your 16-25 Railcard will save you 1/3 off the cost of these fares and tickets :
  • Standard Anytime tickets (Day, Single or Return)
  • Standard Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets (Day, Single and Return)
  • Standard and First Class Advance tickets.
  • Anytime Day Travelcards.
  • Express Trains to the Airport.


Can you use your 16-25 Railcard on the tube?

How to get 1/3 off. rail and tube fares on Oyster. Once you've bought your Railcard, go to a London Underground station with your 16-25 Railcard and ask a member of staff to add your discount to your Oyster card.


How do I link my Railcard to Trainline?

To view your Railcard in the app, you'll need to first log in to your account with the same email address you purchased with. After logging in, navigate to the Account tab and tap on Your Railcards to bring up the list of Railcards you've purchased. Then tap on Download Railcard to download it to your device.


How do I use my Railcard when booking online?

How do I apply a Railcard discount?
  1. Select where you're travelling from and to and the date and time you'd like to travel.
  2. Add your passengers and their relevant Railcards.
  3. Select 'Get times & tickets'. If you're eligible for a discount, it will automatically be applied to your search results.


Can I use my 16-25 railcard before 10am?

Yes. You can use your Railcard with Anytime, Off-Peak train tickets and Advance tickets. However, for all journeys made between 4.30am and 10am Monday to Friday a minimum fare of £12 is payable.


Is the 16-25 Railcard better than 16 17?

16-17 Saver gives 50% off Standard Anytime, Standard Off-Peak, Standard Advance and Season tickets for travel at any time of the day. The 16-25 Railcard is aimed at leisure travel and gives 1/3 off Standard Anytime and Standard Off-Peak tickets, as well as Standard and First Class Advance tickets.


Do I need an app for 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.


Can I buy a Railcard online and use it straight away?

If you have purchased a digital 16-25 Railcard, in most cases it will be available to use straight away.


Can I transfer my Railcard to digital?

You cannot swap a plastic Railcard to a digital Railcard. However, when the time comes to renew your Railcard you can do this online and choose to have a digital Railcard.


How do I use my Railcard digitally?

Open the app*, and tap on the + symbol in the top right hand corner to get started. Select Add an existing Railcard at the top of the screen. Enter the download code you received in an email titled Your digital Railcard download code, and click continue.


Do you need a photo for a digital Railcard?

You will be asked to provide a digital passport-style photo if you select 'Digital'.


Can I use a screenshot of my Railcard?

Screenshots of eTickets can't be used to travel.


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