Is Digital Railcard better?
Is Digital Railcard better? 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.
How long does a digital Railcard last?
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.
How soon do you get a digital Railcard?
In most cases, you should get your digital Railcard instantly after following the steps in the 'How do I add a digital Railcard to my device' section below.
How do I display my digital Railcard?
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 digital Railcard on Trainline?
- 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.
How much discount does a Railcard give you?
Get 1/3 off your train tickets with a Railcard! From children to seniors, there is a Railcard to suit everyone – and you get at least 1/3 off your tickets.
What documents do I need to get a Railcard?
You will need to provide a valid passport or UK driving licence or EEA National Identity Card number to prove your date of birth and a digital passport-style photo.
Does Trainline Digital Railcard work?
Yes. Although your Railcard will live in your Trainline App, it can still be used with tickets bought elsewhere.
Why don t railcards work before 10am?
Why can't the Network Railcard be used before 10:00am Monday to Friday? The Network Railcard is designed to promote off-peak leisure travel. This means that it encourages people to use trains outside of the busy commuting period which occurs before 10:00am Monday to Friday.
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.
When can I use my digital Railcard?
In most cases, your digital 16-25 Railcard 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.
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.
Do digital railcards have photos?
If you have selected 'Digital' under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like', you will be asked to provide a passport style photo.
Do digital railcards work instantly?
In most cases, your digital Network Railcard 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 digital Network Railcard.
Can I change my Railcard from physical to digital?
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.