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Simply follow these easy steps: Log in to your account. Click Renew next to the Railcard you wish to renew. Check all the details are correct. Pay, and you’re done!.
Do you need a photo for senior rail card?
You will be asked to provide either a passport or driving licence number 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 do I put my Senior Railcard on my phone?
First, you will need to download the Railcard app from the Apple Store or the Google Play store. Once downloaded, open the app and tap on the ‘+’ symbol on the ‘Your Railcards’ screen.
Can I renew my senior railcard after it has expired?
Can I renew my Railcard after it expires? Yes, absolutely. It doesn’t matter whether your old one was purchased at a station or online – you can renew a Railcard with us at any point after your old one expires.
What is my railcard download code?
What is the digital Railcard download code? You need a digital Railcard download code to add your Railcard to your device. You can find this code in the email we send after you complete your Railcard application.
Can I smile in a railcard photo?
Yes, you will need to provide a suitable image for your disabled railcard when you apply. ❓ Can you smile on a railcard photo? Your expression needs to remain neutral in your photo. Your photo may be rejected if you smile.
Do Over 60s get free rail travel?
The 60+ Oystercard provides free travel on Transport for London (TfL) services for all Londoners when they reach 60 years old. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free outside of weekday morning peak hours (6:30 – 9:30am) on National Rail services within London.
How do I access my senior railcard?
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. Once logged in, click on ‘Details’ under your active digital Senior Railcard, then click on ‘Manage Digital Devices’.
Can I download my senior railcard?
A: The Railcard App is available to download from the Apple Store and the Google Play store. The App is only compatible with devices that have the following software: Apple iOS 10 and above and Android 4.1 and above. The Railcard app is not compatible with Windows Phones.
Can I have a digital and physical Railcard?
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.
Can you use a Senior Railcard on the London Underground?
Senior Railcard holders can also register their Railcard discount onto an Oyster card to get 1/3 off Oyster pay as you go single fares and daily caps on National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services.
Can I use my Senior Railcard at weekends?
Take a look at all the ticket types you can make savings on with a Senior Railcard. There are plenty of ways you can use your Railcard, for both long and short trips. Better still you can use it almost anytime during the week, weekends and public holidays.
Why can’t I renew my railcard?
You will not be able to renew a Railcard if its date of issue is after your 31st birthday. However, you can still buy another 26-30 Railcard by setting up another account using an alternative address and making your purchase just before your 31st birthday.
Can I change my Railcard photo?
A: If your appearance has changed and your photograph no longer resembles you, you can arrange to have your photograph updated. There is a £10 administration fee for this. Please call our Railcard helpline on 0345 030 4100.
Can I change my Railcard to a digital one?
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.
Why is my Railcard app not working?
A: If your download code isn’t working, it is likely that it has expired or has been used to activate your Railcard on too many devices. You can only store your digital 26-30 Railcard on a maximum of 2 devices, so you may need to remove it from an existing device to add it to a new one.
Can I use a selfie for my railcard?
The image should be a good recognisable likeness of you. We prefer colour pictures but black and white images are acceptable. Your head and shoulders should be in close-up, with your face clearly visible and filling approximately 70% of the frame (in the same way it would for a passport or driving licence).
Can you use your railcard for someone else?
The Railcard and tickets bought with it are not transferable to anyone else and you must not give, lend, or resell them. Only the named cardholder(s) can use the Railcard. You may be asked to show your Railcard when purchasing discounted tickets.
Can I use my family railcard without a child?
A: Children under five years of age travel for free so do not have to have a ticket for travel. However, at least one child in your group will need to have a child rate ticket for you to be able to use a Family & Friends Railcard.
At what age do you get a free bus pass in England?
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.
What does a Senior Railcard cost?
The Railcard costs just £30. So after a couple of trips, the card will have paid for itself. And over a year, you could save an average of £98*. Your Senior Railcard will save you 1/3 off a wide range of tickets.
