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.
Can you still get a paper Railcard?
You can apply online to get a digital or physical Railcard.
Are railcards digital only?
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.
How long does it take to get a plastic Railcard?
Once your online payment has been successful you will receive an email confirmation and acknowledgement of your application number (this confirmation cannot be used to buy discounted tickets). If you have ordered a plastic Railcard, please allow 5 working days for delivery.
Where can I get a physical Railcard?
You can also apply for your Railcard by visiting any staffed station ticket office and get your Railcard on the same day! Just be sure to allow yourself plenty of time between purchasing your Railcard and when you need to depart for your journey.
Can I have a plastic Railcard?
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'. You do not need a photo if you have ordered a 'Plastic' Network Railcard.
How do I use my physical Railcard?
If you bought your physical Railcard at a rail station, you must carry your separate 16-25 Photocard that was issued at the time of purchase (or where appropriate a 'Permit to travel without Photocard') and you must present this in any circumstance where you present your physical Railcard (i.e. when buying tickets and …
Can I buy a non digital senior railcard?
Whether you want to get a digital Railcard or prefer the traditional version, there are 2 ways you can purchase your Senior Railcard: Online (1-year or 3-year Railcard) At a staffed station ticket office (1-year Railcard only)
Can I buy a Railcard that is not digital?
Can I get a physical Railcard if I have a digital one?
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.
Are plastic railcards still available?
16-25, Disabled Persons, Family & Friends, Senior and Veterans Railcards can be renewed for either 1 or 3 years. All Railcards, except 26-30 Railcards, can be renewed for a plastic or digital version.
Can you still buy plastic railcards?
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 get a senior railcard that is not digital?
Whether you want to get a digital Railcard or prefer the traditional version, there are 2 ways you can purchase your Senior Railcard: Online (1-year or 3-year Railcard) At a staffed station ticket office (1-year Railcard only)
Can you put your physical Railcard on the app?
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.
Can you make a physical Railcard 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. Click here for the step by step guide on how to renew your Railcard.
Can I get a plastic senior railcard?
If you have ordered a plastic Senior Railcard, please allow 5 working days for delivery. You can choose to pay for 'Special Delivery', but you will have to place your order before 15:45pm to guarantee that your Railcard is delivered within two days (Monday to Thursday) or three days (Friday to Sunday).
Can I use my physical Railcard on Trainline?
Yes. Although your Railcard will live in your Trainline App, it can still be used with tickets bought elsewhere.
Can I buy a non digital Senior Railcard?
Whether you want to get a digital Railcard or prefer the traditional version, there are 2 ways you can purchase your Senior Railcard: Online (1-year or 3-year Railcard) At a staffed station ticket office (1-year Railcard only)