A Guide to Renewing Railcards for the UK Rail System

Brief Introduction to Renew Railcard

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Renew Railcard - Eligibility

Renew Railcard – 16 – 17 Saver Railcard

Railcard users will need to ensure that the 16 – 17 Saver Railcards are renewed before their expiry dates as expired Railcards are not valid for use. Users may be charged a penalty fare if they travel on an expired Railcard. The Railcards can be renewed when they are within 30 days of the expiry date. Users may also renew Railcard in their online accounts when they have expired. Users will need to renew the 16 – 17 Saver Railcards before their 18th birthday. If users are still 17 years old, they can renew their 16 – 17 Saver Railcards. The renewed 16 – 17 Saver Railcard will be valid until the day before the user’s 18th birthday. 16 – 17 Saver Railcards can be renewed for 1 year (£30). Please note that users who are approaching their 18th birthday are advised to purchase the 16 – 25 Railcard as they can provide discounts for a longer period.

When the 16 – 17 Saver Railcard is renewed, the new card will start from the day after the current Railcard has expired. If users renew their digital Railcards before their expiry dates, please note that the current digital Railcard will appear in the online account as “Replaced”. Then, the renewed Railcard will be valid for use immediately. Any overlapping validity will be added on to the renewed Railcard. Users will be able to renew their 16 – 17 Saver Railcards without having to verify their eligibility. Please also note that 16 – 17 Saver Railcards are NOT available for renewal at a staffed station ticket office.

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The 16 – 17 Saver Railcard allows teenagers to enjoy 50% off train tickets

Renew Railcard – 16 – 25 Railcard

The Railcards can be renewed when they are within 30 days of the expiry date. Users may also renew Railcard in their online accounts when they have expired. Users will need to renew their 16 – 25 Railcards before their 26th birthday. 1-year 16-25 Railcards (£30) are available up to and including the day before the user’s 26th birthday. 3-year 16-25 Railcard (£70) is available up until the day before the user’s 24th birthday. Both 1-year and 3-year Railcards can be used up until their expiry dates. If the user’s current Railcard is due to expire after the user’s 26th birthday, the user will not be able to renew the 16-25 Railcard unless the user is a mature student. Users can consider purchasing a 26-30 Railcard instead with the same price and savings.

When the 16-25 Railcard is renewed, the new card will start from the day after the current Railcard has expired. If users renew their digital Railcards before their expiry dates, please note that the current digital Railcard will appear in the online account as “Replaced”. Then, the renewed Railcard will be valid for use immediately. Any overlapping validity will be added on to the renewed Railcard. Users will be able to renew their 16-25 Railcards without having to verify their eligibility except for mature students. Only Railcards that are bought online can be renewed online. For users who have bought their Railcards from a station, they will need to renew their Railcards at a staffed station ticket office or purchase a new Railcard.

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The 16 – 25 Railcard allows students to enjoy 1/3 off rail fares

Renew Railcard – 26 – 30 Railcard

The Railcards can be renewed when they are within 30 days of the expiry date. Users may also renew Railcard in their online accounts once they have expired. Users will need to renew their 26-30 Railcards before their 31st birthday providing that it is due to expire within 30 days. Users will NOT be able to renew their 26-30 Railcards early if the Railcard is due to expire after the user’s 31st birthday. In this case, users are advised to apply for other types of Railcards. 26 - 30 Railcards can be renewed for 1 year (£30).

When the 26-30 Railcard is renewed, the new card will start from the day after the current Railcard has expired. If users renew their digital Railcards before their expiry dates, please note that the current digital Railcard will appear in the online account as “Replaced”. Then, the renewed Railcard will be valid for use immediately. Any overlapping validity will be added on to the renewed Railcard. Users will be able to renew their 26 – 30 Railcards without having to verify their eligibility. Please also note that 26 – 30 Railcards are NOT available for renewal at a staffed station ticket office.

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The 26-30 Railcard allows users aged 26-30 to enjoy 1/3 off rail fares

Renew Railcard – Senior Railcard

Users may be charged a penalty fare if they travel on an expired Railcard. The Railcards can be renewed when they are within 30 days of the expiry date. Users may also renew Railcard in their online accounts once they have expired. Senior Railcards can be renewed for either 1 year (£30) or 3 years (£70).

When the Senior Railcard is renewed, the new card will start from the day after the current Railcard has expired. If users renew their digital Railcards before their expiry dates, please note that the current digital Railcard will appear in the online account as “Replaced”. Then, the renewed Railcard will be valid for use immediately. Any overlapping validity will be added on to the renewed Railcard. Users will be able to renew their Senior Railcards without having to verify their eligibility. Only Railcards that are bought online can be renewed online. For users who have bought their Railcards from a station, they will need to renew their Railcards at a staffed station ticket office or purchase a new Railcard.

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Senior Railcards allow users aged 60 and over to enjoy 1/3 off rail fares

Renew Railcard – Two Together Railcard

Users may be charged a penalty fare if they travel on an expired Railcard. The Railcards can be renewed when they are within 30 days of the expiry date. Users may also renew Railcard in their online accounts once they have expired. The Two Together Railcard can be renewed for a year (£30).

When the Two Together Railcard is renewed, the new card will start from the day after the current Railcard has expired. If users renew their digital Railcards before their expiry dates, please note that the current digital Railcards will appear in the online account as “Replaced”. Then, the renewed digital Railcard will be valid for use immediately. Any overlapping validity will be added on to the renewed digital Railcard. Only Railcards that are bought online can be renewed online. For users who have bought their Railcards from a station, they will need to renew their Railcards at a staffed station ticket office or purchase a new Railcard.

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Two Together Railcard is designed for 2 named people traveling together

Renew Railcard – Family & Friends Railcard

Please note that Family & Friends Railcards do not renew automatically. Railcard users will need to ensure that the Family & Friends Railcards are renewed before their expiry dates as expired Railcards are not valid for use. Users may be charged a penalty fare if they travel on an expired Railcard. The Railcards can be renewed when they are within 30 days of the expiry date. Users may also renew Railcard in their online accounts once they have expired. Family & Friends Railcards can be renewed for either 1 year (£30) or 3 years (£70).

When the Family & Friends Railcard is renewed, the new card will start from the day after the current Railcard has expired. If users renew their digital Railcards before their expiry dates, please note that the current digital Railcard will appear in the online account as “Replaced”. Then, the renewed Railcard will be valid for use immediately. Any overlapping validity will be added on to the renewed Railcard. Users will be able to renew their Family & Friends Railcards without having to verify their eligibility. Only Railcards that are bought online can be renewed online. For users who have bought their Railcards from a station, they will need to renew their Railcards at a staffed station ticket office or purchase a new Railcard.

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Up to four adults and four children can travel on one Family & Friends Railcard

Renew Railcard – Disabled Persons Railcard

Railcard users will need to ensure that the Disabled Person Railcards are renewed before their expiry dates as expired Railcards are not valid for use. Users may be charged a penalty fare if they travel on an expired Railcard. The Railcards can be renewed when they are within 30 days of the expiry date. Users may also renew Railcard in their online accounts once they have expired. Disabled Person Railcards can be renewed for either 1 year (£20) or 3 years (£54).

When the Disabled Person Railcard is renewed, the new card will start from the day after the current Railcard has expired. If users renew their digital Railcards before their expiry dates, please note that the current digital Railcard will appear in the online account as “Replaced”. Then, the renewed Railcard will be valid for use immediately. Any overlapping validity will be added on to the renewed Railcard. Users who are renewing a Disabled Persons Railcard may be asked to resubmit evidence of eligibility. Please also note that Disabled Persons Railcards are NOT available for renewal at a staffed station ticket office.

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Disabled Persons Railcard allows users to enjoy 1/3 off rail fares

Renew Railcard – Veterans Railcard

Users may be charged a penalty fare if they travel on an expired Railcard. The Railcards can be renewed when they are within 30 days of the expiry date. Users may also renew Railcard in their online accounts once they have expired. Veterans Railcards can be renewed for either 1 year (£30) or 3 years (£70).

When the Veterans Railcard is renewed, the new card will start from the day after the current Railcard has expired. If users renew their digital Railcards before their expiry dates, please note that the current digital Railcard will appear in the online account as “Replaced”. Then, the renewed Railcard will be valid for use immediately. Any overlapping validity will be added on to the renewed Railcard. Users will be able to renew their Veterans Railcards without having to verify their eligibility. Please also note that Veterans Railcards are NOT available for renewal at a staffed station ticket office.

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Veterans of the UK Armed Forces may qualify for a Veterans Railcard

Renew Railcard – Network Railcard

Railcard users will need to ensure that the Network Railcards are renewed before their expiry dates as expired Railcards are not valid for use. Users may be charged a penalty fare if they travel on an expired Railcard. The Railcards can be renewed when they are within 30 days of the expiry date. Users may also renew Railcard in their online accounts once they have expired. The Network Railcard can be renewed for a year (£30).

When the Network Railcard is renewed, the new card will start from the day after the current Railcard has expired. If users renew their digital Railcards before their expiry dates, please note that the current digital Railcard will appear in the online account as “Replaced”. Then, the renewed Railcard will be valid for use immediately. Any overlapping validity will be added on to the renewed Railcard. Only Railcards that are bought online can be renewed online. For users who have bought their Railcards from a station, they will need to renew their Railcards at a staffed station ticket office or purchase a new Railcard.

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Network Railcard allows users to enjoy 1/3 off rail fares in London and the South East

How to Renew Railcard Online

Users will first need to have an active online account at Railcard.co.uk. Please log into your account and follow the steps below. Please note that station-bought railcards cannot be renewed online.

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Renew your railcards to enjoy great discounts for your train journeys!

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