Can I get my Railcard on an app?

Get quick and easy access to discounted rail fares from your mobile phone with the Railcard Android app! With a Railcard, you'll enjoy ? 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.



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Digital railcards must be shown in the app, screenshots are not acceptable - so the fact it's a fake will be easily spotted.

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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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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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After ordering your digital Railcard you will be sent an email which contains a download code. You will use this download code to add your digital Railcard on your phone or device.

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You will be asked to provide a digital passport-style photo if you select 'Digital'.

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Digital Railcards are stored within the Railcard app on your smart phone or tablet, meaning there's no need to carry the physical card around with you. They can be stored on up to two devices and used quicker than plastic Railcards as they do not need to be sent in the post.

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After ordering your digital Railcard you will be sent an email which contains a download code. You will use this download code to add your digital Railcard on your phone or device.

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We'll automatically apply your Railcard savings and show you the discounted price. Book your train tickets as a digital ticket, or to be collected at the station. Bring the device your digital Railcard and train tickets are stored on to show to a ticket inspector if asked.

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Why wasn't my Railcard discount applied? Railcards offer you up to 1/3 discount on your train tickets, but discounts won't be applied in the following scenarios: The Railcard does not apply to the route you're travelling on. For example, the Network Railcard is only valid for journeys in the South East of England.

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I'm just wondering if the barcode gets scanned by the train conductor, will he know that the original ticket had a railcard? Yes, they will.

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Yes. You must show your valid Railcard when you buy your ticket. You also need to have your Railcard with you on each journey and present it to staff when your ticket is checked aboard the train.

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Please go to Manage my Railcard on the website homepage to log in to your account. Once logged in, on the top right of your account summary page, please click on your 'Menu Profile' and select 'Personal Details'. You will be given the option to update or change your personal details.

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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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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). The image must be in sharp focus. Please make sure that your face is not obscured by hats or hair.

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Get quick and easy access to discounted rail fares from your mobile phone with the Railcard Android app! With a Railcard, you'll enjoy ? 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.

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If you have purchased a digital 16-25 Railcard, in most cases it will be available to use straight away.

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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.

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