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Is this Railcard for you? A quick check to make sure you’re eligible...   Are you 16-25? Or a mature student in full-time study? Sweet, you can apply!   If you are between 16-25   When you’re young you might find tha...

I am a mature student, can I buy or renew a Railcard online?
Yes. You will, however, need to complete a Mature Student Application Form to prove that you are still in full time study. You will need to get it endorsed by your university/college and also include a copy of your student photo identity card or N...

I have a plastic Railcard, can I swap it for a digital one?
You cannot swap a plastic Railcard to a digital Railcard. However, when the time comes to renew your Railcard you can do this online and choose to have a digital Railcard. Click here for the step by step guide on how to renew your Railcard.

I am over 25 years old and in full time education – can I apply for a Railcard?
Yes. We define full-time study as attending college or University (in the United Kingdom) for 15 hours or more a week for at least 20 weeks a year. You can apply at a rail station or via the 16-25 Railcard website. To apply online you will nee...

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Do I need to prove my eligibility again if I am applying online?
Not if you already hold a 16-25 Railcard that was issued by our online service, and you are between 16 and 25 years of age. Please note that Railcard issued at a station cannot be renewed online. You will need to create an account and purchase a new ...

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Can I continue to use my Railcard if I have my 26th birthday before it expires?
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 ma...

Why can't mature students buy 3-year 16-25 Railcards?
People who are older than 25 years of age can only buy and use a Railcard if they are in full time study. We therefore require mature students to demonstrate that they are still in full time education each time they buy or renew a Railcard.