Can I get a refund for not having my Railcard?

So if you don't have your Railcard with you when your ticket is inspected you will be required to pay for a new non-refundable ticket at the full non-discounted rate. If you could not produce your Railcard at the time of travel, on the first occasion only, you may receive a full refund on any extra fare charged.



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Railcards can be refunded within 14 days of purchase as long as they haven't been used to buy discounted tickets. Please contact us to request a refund.

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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.

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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.

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Please go to 'Manage my Railcard' on the website homepage to log in to your account. Once logged in, click on 'Details' under your active digital Railcard, then click on 'Manage Digital Devices' and select the device you want to remove.

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Using your 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.

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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.

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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. 2.4. Train Companies will not issue refunds on unused/unwanted Railcards, or extend their validity period.

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Refund Processing/ Refund - Action Required – Before we can process your refund we may need you to return your tickets. Refund Rejected– We're unable to refund your tickets. This could be because you've scanned your eticket or activated your Mobile Ticket.

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Unfortunately, once a Railcard has been issued it is non-refundable. What happens if I don't have my Railcard with me and I have to buy a new ticket or pay a Penalty Fare? A: If you are travelling by train on a ticket with a Railcard discount, you must travel with your valid Railcard.

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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.

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In most cases, your digital Network Railcard will be available to use straight away. A download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your digital Network Railcard.

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Unfortunately, you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital.

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Please allow up to 5 working days for your Railcard application to be reviewed and approved. Once approved, your Disabled Persons Railcard will be available to use straight away.

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If you bought your Railcard online, please go to 'Manage my Railcard' on the website homepage to log in to your account and apply for a replacement. Once logged in, click on 'Details' under your active plastic Family & Friends Railcard, then click on 'Replace Railcard (Lost or stolen)'.

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Yes. You must show your valid 16-25 Railcard (digital or plastic) when you buy your ticket and travel on the train. If you bought your Railcard at a station, both the paper printed Railcard and the photocard must be presented.

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If you have already bought a digital Railcard, you should have received a 'digital Railcard Download code' on both the purchase confirmation page and by email. Once you've got this code, go to the Railcard app, tap on the '+' button in the top left of the screen and enter your code.

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It is possible to add multiple Railcards for different people who are travelling. When the fares are displayed, click on one of the prices to see how much money you have saved with your Railcard. Your total journey cost will include the correct discounts for each of the passengers and Railcards entered.

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