Can I link my Railcard to my phone?

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.



People Also Ask

With a Railcard, you'll enjoy ? off most fares when you go by train. Download the app now so you will never forget your Railcard again- have your Railcard on your mobile, ready for your next train journey.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

The Railcard is associated to only the email address it was purchased under and so it can be shown on any trainline app that is logged in with that email address - you can log into more than one device with the same email address.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Select Add an existing Railcard at the top of the screen. Enter the download code you received in an email titled Your digital Railcard download code, and click continue. *The Railcard App is available to download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

MORE DETAILS

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 Railcard.

MORE DETAILS

You cannot. As of November 2022, contactless (bank cards or NFC devices) support only extends to a pay as you go model for a single adult fare with daily and weekly cap. For railcard discounts, student/young persons discounts, travelcards, season tickets, etc., a registered Oyster card is required.

MORE DETAILS

Using your Railcard You can use your Railcard to buy tickets online, at a ticket office, from a ticket machine, and over the phone. When you enter a journey into our Journey Planner, you can add the number and type of Railcards you wish to use.

MORE DETAILS

Do they always check Railcard? A: Yes. You must show your valid Network Railcard (digital or plastic) when you buy your ticket and travel on the train. 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.

MORE DETAILS

Yes, your Railcard is accepted by all the Train Companies who operate Passenger Railway Services within England, Scotland and Wales. Railcards do not give discounts on Eurostar services, Charter services, and Heritage Railways unless state otherwise.

MORE DETAILS

To link your Oyster card and railcard, you need to take your Oyster card and your railcard to an Underground station, Overground ticket office or some National Rail ticket offices and ask the clerk to add your discount entitlement to your Oyster card. It will be valid until the expiry of the railcard.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

You can store your digital Railcard on up to two devices at a time.

MORE DETAILS

Keep cards and passes in Wallet on iPhone
  • Payment cards. Credit and debit cards. Apple Card (U.S. only) ...
  • Identity cards. Driver's license or state ID. Student ID card. ...
  • Transit and tickets. Transit. Boarding passes and tickets.
  • Keys. Home key. Hotel key. ...
  • And more. Passes, event tickets, reward cards, and loyalty cards.


MORE DETAILS