Is a photocard the same as a Railcard?

Please note any form of railcard (including 16-25 Railcards) cannot be used as a Photocard. For your Season Ticket to be valid, you must show both your Season Ticket and photocard with matching numbers if requested by any rail staff.

Why do I need a photocard?

You’ll need a photocard (as a form of ID) to buy and travel with a Season ticket. These are issued free of charge from ticket offices; all you need to do is provide a recent passport-type photograph of yourself.

Do I need a photocard for a weekly train ticket?

Before you buy an adult or child weekly season ticket, you’ll need a Photocard. Just take a recent passport-sized photo of yourself to your local ticket office and they’ll make one for free. If you’re getting a child Photocard, you’ll also need to bring a passport or birth certificate for proof of age.

What is a photocard ID number?

Underneath the barcode on the photocard will be a series of letters and numbers. This is your photocard ID and should be used when purchasing a season ticket and will be printed on the ticket/ added to your Smart ticket.

How do I get a photo Railcard?

Railcard photo guidelines All you need to do is submit an online application, attaching a passport-style photo. However, the rail services will reject photos that don’t meet their specifications, requiring you to repeat the application process.

How long does it take for a photocard to arrive?

If you have a contactless and Oyster account for a non-Zip Oyster photocard, you need to use a different email address to create a photocard web account. You pay an administration fee of £20 using a credit or debit card. We’ll post your 16+ Zip Oyster photocard to you within one week of applying.

Do you need a photocard with a smartcard?

If your c2c Smartcard has a photo, this will act as your photocard ID. If you have a c2c Smartcard that you’ve bought in the station (or one with no picture of yourself on it) then you’ll need to carry photo ID.

How strict are Railcard photos?

The image should be a good recognisable likeness of you. We prefer colour pictures but black and white images are acceptable. 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).

Can I smile in Railcard photo?

Yes, you will need to provide a suitable image for your disabled railcard when you apply. ❓ Can you smile on a railcard photo? Your expression needs to remain neutral in your photo.

What age is TfL free?

Children aged 11-15 can get free and discounted travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.

What is an ITSO ticket?

ITSO Smart ticketing is a system that electronically stores a travel ticket on a microchip, which is then usually embedded on a smartcard. The smartcard might be called Swift, Pop, The Key or Stagecoach Smart, but the IT Specification behind it is ITSO.

Where can I buy a national rail Railcard?

Some 1-year Railcards can also be purchased at any National Rail staffed ticket office. You can book your train tickets online or in person, but in order to qualify for a reduced rate ticket you must be able to present your Railcard during your journey. Failing to do this will invalidate your train ticket.

What are Railcards and how do they work?

All types of Railcards allow you to purchase a train ticket at a reduced rate, typically 1/3 off the price of an adult fare and 60% off a kid’s fare (for Family & Friends Railcard and Network Railcard only). However, different Railcards have different eligibility criteria so you’ll have to check whether you qualify before you apply.

Where is the Network Railcard in the UK?

The Network Railcard spans more than 16 counties in the South East including Greater London and in the area bounded by places as far afield as Exeter, Worcester, Northampton and Kings Lynn, you could travel further then you think.

What is the Senior Railcard?

Senior Railcard For those aged 60 and over 3-year Railcard available to buy online for £70 Average annual saving of £125 plus special partner discounts on days out, holidays, theatre and more.