What happens if you lose your Railcard?


What happens if you lose your Railcard? If you bought it at a station, provided you can produce the completed Receipt portion of your original application form, then you can apply for your lost or damaged Railcard to be replaced at any staffed station ticket office.


Can I get a physical copy of my 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.


How do I share my Railcard?

If you have a second cardholder named on your Family & Friends Railcard they can also download the Railcard to their device to use the Railcard when you aren't, provided they are travelling with a child age 5-15. You will need to click “Manage my Railcard on the website homepage to log in to your account.


What if I lost my Railcard before travel?

If you've lost your card or forgotten it you can login to your account. If you have already purchased a discounted ticket and you can't access your Railcard you'll need to speak to station staff before getting on the train to exchange your ticket, otherwise onboard you may have to purchase a full price ticket.


Can I put my Railcard on my phone?

With a Railcard, you'll enjoy ? off most fares when you go by train. Download the app now so you will never forget your Railcard again- have your Railcard on your mobile, ready for your next train journey.


Can I get an online copy of my Railcard?

If you have ordered a digital Railcard, a download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your Railcard.


Can 2 people use the same Railcard?

A: No. 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.


Is there a Railcard for over 30s?

If you are aged 26-30 years old and still in full-time education, you can choose whether to buy a 26-30 Railcard, or buy a 16-25 Railcard as a mature student. Mature students who are over the age of 30, can only choose the 16-25 Railcard option and apply as a mature student.


Can someone use my 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.


Does Railcard check ID?

You will be asked to provide either a passport or driving licence number or EEA National Identity Card and you will also need to provide a digital passport-style photo if you have selected 'Digital' under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' section.


How important is a Railcard?

Railcards allow you to save up to 33% off most rail fares, including discounts on Advance Purchase tickets. There are eight different railcards available.


Do you need proof of Railcard?

You will need to provide proof of your Railcard and either the original and additional tickets that you have purchased, or if you have not yet paid, details of the notice to pay or notice of Penalty Fare.


Can I find my Railcard online?

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.


What happens if I lose my digital Railcard?

In the unfortunate scenario where you lose your device, you can simply add your digital Railcard to a new device. If your Railcard is already associated to two devices, please log in to your account and you will find an option to Manage your devices for any active Railcards you own.


How do I get a plastic Railcard?

To buy online, simply click 'Buy Now' on the website homepage and follow the instructions on the screen. Under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' you can select if you want a 'Digital' or a 'Plastic' Railcard. You will be asked to provide a digital passport-style photo if you select 'Digital'.


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.