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How to use a Senior Railcard to buy train tickets When searching for tickets on our website or in our app, tap add a Railcard and scroll down to select Senior Railcard from the list. We’ll automatically apply your Railcard savings and show you the discounted price.
How do I use my digital senior railcard?
When you get to the question ‘Choose the type of Railcard you would like’, select digital and follow the instructions on the screen to continue with your purchase. In most cases, your digital Railcard will be available to use straight away.
Can I use my senior railcard before 10am?
Your Railcard is not valid during the morning peak period when travelling between two stations in the Network Railcard area of validity. Check locally to confirm morning peak times as these do differ. This restriction does not apply on public holidays.
How do I link my digital card to my railcard?
You will use this download code to add your digital Network Railcard on your phone or device. 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.
Is there an app for 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.
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’.
Does senior railcard work on 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.
Do pensioners travel free on London Underground?
London Freedom Pass gives you free or discounted travel for London residents across London transport networks, including trams, national rail, the underground, river services, and buses. Various transport concessions available to disabled older people.
Can pensioners travel free on trains?
You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays. On National Rail services in London, travel free after 9:30 weekdays, and any time on weekends and public holidays.
Can I make my Railcard digital?
Railcards can be renewed within 30 days of expiry, to either a digital or a plastic Railcard. Just log into your account and select ‘Digital’ when completing the application process.
What is my Railcard download code?
The download code allows you to add a purchased digital Railcard to the Railcard app on your device. It is found within the email confirmation you would have received after we have approved your Railcard application.
How long does digital Railcard take?
Please allow up to 5 working days for your Railcard application to be reviewed. Once approved, a download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your digital 16-25 Railcard.
How do I get my Senior Railcard onto my phone?
You will use this download code to add your digital Senior Railcard on your phone or device. 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 use my Senior Railcard before 9am?
Time Restrictions: Your Senior Railcard is NOT valid when travelling between two stations in the Network Railcard area of validity during morning peak time. Morning peak time restriction does NOT apply on public holidays.
What is the railcard app?
Get quick and easy access to discounted rail fares from your mobile phone with the Railcard iOS app! With a Railcard, you’ll enjoy ⅓ off fares when you go by train. Never forget your Railcard again- Your Railcard will be stored on your mobile, ready for your next train journey.
How can I use my railcard?
Can I use my Railcard to buy tickets online? Yes, you can use your Railcard to buy tickets online. When booking a train ticket using our Journey Planner, simply hit ‘Add Railcard’ on the drop-down that appears when click to update passenger details.
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 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.
Can I use railcard on bus?
A Network Railcard gives up to 1/3 off the following ticket types for travel in the Network Railcard area, subject to the appropriate minimum fare and the 10:00am Monday to Friday time restriction: Anytime tickets. PLUSBUS tickets – for bus travel to and from the station (and around town).
Can you link railcard to contactless?
So why can’t it be used with contactless cards? Mike Tuckett, head of customer payments at TfL, said: “Due to the design of the contactless system, it’s not currently possible to associate concessions and discounts to contactless bank cards.
How many Railcards can I use?
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 Network 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.
