When did 26-30 Railcard come out?


When did 26-30 Railcard come out? The 26-30 railcard was released in the UK on January 2. Around 10,000 people across the UK took part in a trial of the card earlier this year. The card which costs £30 and offers a third off most fares in the UK had been announced by the Chancellor Philip Hammond in his November 2017 budget.


What proof do I need for 26-30 Railcard?

You can buy the 26-30 Railcard online only. Simply click 'Buy Now' on the website homepage and follow the instruction on the screen. You will need to provide a valid passport or UK driving licence or EEA National Identity Card number to prove your date of birth and a digital passport-style photo.


Can I buy a 3-year 16-25 Railcard at 24?

Yes. You can buy or renew your 1-year 16-25 Railcard up to and including the day before your 26th birthday and keep using it until its expiry date. With 3-year 16-25 Railcards you can buy them up until the day before your 24th birthday, which will make the expiry date the day before your 27th birthday.


Can foreigners get railcard?

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).


Is there a Railcard for 26 year olds?

The 26-30 Railcard is available to buy online and as it is our first digital-only Railcard, you can download it and start saving right away.


Can you renew 26-30 Railcard for 3 years?

The 26-30 Railcard is only available for 1 year.


How much does it cost to renew a 26-30 Railcard?

It costs £30 to renew your 26-30 Railcard for one year, and you're eligible to renew up to the day before your 31st birthday.


Can you use 25 30 Railcard on tube?

Can I use it on the London Underground? The 26-30 Railcard can be used on Oyster Off-Peak pay-as-you-go journeys on National Rail, London Underground and the Docklands Light Railway.


Can I use my 26 30 Railcard for someone else?

A: 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.


What does 26-30 Railcard mean?

What is the 26-30 Railcard? If you are aged 26-30 the National Rail 26-30 Railcard will save you 1/3 on leisure journeys across Britain for just £30 a year. It is the first digital-only Railcard and it's available to buy online and downloaded to the Railcard app on a smartphone.


Can 2 people travel on a 16-25 Railcard?

Can I use my Santander 16-25 Railcard to buy tickets for other people? No. The Santander 16-25 Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use. It does not cover anyone accompanying you.


Can 2 people use the same Railcard?

A: No. The Railcard is for use by you and the second named adult on your Railcard when you are travelling together. The two named cardholders must travel together for the entire journey for their discounted tickets to be valid.


Is it worth getting a 16-25 Railcard?

Get 1/3 off plus deals on meals, hotels and loads more! Costing only £30, the 16-25 Railcard can pay for itself in just a couple of trips. Over a year, you could save an average of £159*. Save even more with a 3-year Railcard (16-25s only).


How do you get away with no 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. However, a train company will normally allow you to claim back this extra expense on the first occasion in each year where this happens.