What happens if you forget to use your Senior Railcard?
You must show your valid Senior 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.
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Unfortunately not. You should always check that the discount you expected has been applied before completing your ticket purchase. If you want to apply the discount once the ticket has been bought you will have to cancel your ticket and start again.
Railcards do not renew automatically. You must make sure that your Railcard is renewed in good time because a Railcard that has expired is not valid for use and you may be charged a penalty fare for travelling on an expired Railcard.
If you have purchased a digital Railcard, it 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. You cannot travel on discounted tickets until you have received your Railcard.
The Senior Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares. There's no limit to the number of times you use it so the potential for adventure is huge. Please visit https://www.senior-railcard.co.uk/using-your-railcard/travel-times-tickets/ to find out more.
They are sold for a specific train, at a specific day and time and with a seat reservation. Miss the train, and the tickets are no good. Only the Base ticket can be change. If you miss a train with a base ticket you have an hour (maybe 90 mins) to exchange it for a new ticket and seat reservation.
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.
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.
How much is a Senior Railcard renewal? A Senior Railcard renewal costs £30 if you want to get a 1-year Railcard and £70 if you want to get a 3-year Railcard, saving you £20 on the price of three separate Railcards.