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Can I buy a Railcard without ID?

No. Just your name, address and basic information is required.



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National railcards They cost £30 (£20 for the Disabled Persons card). Not just for Brits! You don't need to live in Britain or be a UK citizen to be eligible. However, they can only be posted to UK addresses.

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You can use any type of photo ID or a credit or debit card as long as it shows your name.

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Can visitors to Britain buy a Railcard online? A: Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage to get started.

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You don't need to live in Britain or be a UK citizen to be eligible. However, they can only be posted to UK addresses. Buy in person at a staffed railway station (each railcard is different, so it is best to check beforehand with Railcard Help to see if there are any documents that you will need to bring with you).

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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.

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If you bought your Railcard at a station, both the paper printed Railcard and the photocard must be presented. Failure to present a valid Railcard will mean you have to pay a full fare or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.

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If you are travelling by train on a ticket with a Railcard discount, you must travel with your valid Railcard. If you forget your Railcard you will either be required to buy a new ticket or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.

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The reasons for this are varied: from the privatisation of the rail industry to the rising cost of infrastructure. The UK does not have fixed rates like other European countries such as France, which can result in flight tickets being cheaper than a regional train journey in the UK.

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Please note any form of railcard (including 16-25 Railcards) cannot be used as a Photocard. Please remember that your Photocard and ticket must be produced for inspection when requested.

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The 16-25 Railcard gives you 1/3 off train fares throughout Great Britain. As the name suggests, the Railcard is only available for people aged between 16 and 25. However, you can also apply for one if you're a mature student in full-time study, as long as you're eligible.

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You can apply online to get a physical or a digital Railcard. Before applying online, make sure you have everything listed below: Your device with the Railcard App installed if you want to get a digital Railcard. A passport-style photo of you saved on your device or computer.

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