Veterans Railcard

Veterans Railcard

Veterans Railcard 1/3 Off Rail Travel For Veterans...

Veterans Railcard who is it for?

  • 1/3 off most rail travel.
  • For UK Veterans.
  • Get your Veterans Railcard on your phone.
  • Just £30 for 1 year or £70 for 3 years.
How Does Using a Veterans Railcard Work?
  • Get your Veterans Railcard.
  • Buy your discounted train tickets.
  • Have your Veterans Railcard with you when you travel.
Veterans Railcard Eligibility and Terms of Use
  • Buy a Veterans Railcard and keep it with you when you travel (on your phone or wallet).
  • Save on most tickets including Advance tickets.
  • For Veterans who served at least one day in His Majesty’s UK Armed Forces.
  • UK Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations.
Veterans Railcard A Quick Check to Make Sure You Are Eligible...
 
Veterans Railcard Are You a Veteran?
  1. You’ll be eligible for a Veterans Railcard providing you have served for at least one day or more in His Majesty’s UK Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve).
  2. UK Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations are also eligible.
  3. You can buy a Veterans Railcard from anywhere in the world, although we can only delivery plastic Railcards to addresses in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
  4. The Veterans Railcard can be used to get discounts on rail travel in England, Wales and Scotland.
Veterans Railcard Proof of Eligibility
 
You will need to provide one of the below as evidence of your eligibility with your application:
 
If you:
   You will need to provide:
Have an identification card or certificate   
A copy of either your military identification card (MOD Form 90), Veterans Recognition (ID) Card, Veterans UK Status card , Certificate of Service or Certificate of Discharge
 
Defence Discount Service cards are also accepted if they display the wording 'HM Armed Forces Veteran'. Unfortunately digital versions of this card are not accepted.
Have a notification or letter regarding a claim for injury under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme   
A copy of either your Armed Forces Compensation Scheme notification of Guaranteed Income Payment (ongoing compensation payments), Armed Forces Compensation Scheme notification of lump sum payment (one-off compensation payment), award letter for Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) or a disallowance letter for Armed Forces Compensation Scheme benefits
Receive ongoing award under Armed Forces Compensation Scheme   
A copy of your annual payment advice slip
Have a notification or letter regarding a claim for injury under the War Pension Scheme    A copy of either your War Pension Scheme award notification (ongoing compensation payments), War Pension Scheme award notification gratuity (a one-off pension gratuity), War Pension Scheme award notification for supplementary allowances, or a disallowance letter for War Pension Scheme entitlement
Receive ongoing award under War Pension Scheme   
A copy of your annual uprating letter
Receive Armed Forces Pension    A copy of either your annual payment advice slip or Gross Annual Income Statement for an Armed Forces Pension (G281ST)
Have served as a Merchant Mariner and seen duty on legally defined military operations
   A copy of the personal details page from your Discharge Book, along with the vessel name on which you served and the operation name and date
      
If you do not have access to any of the above documents, you may be able to contact the issuing body and request a re-issue.
 
*Please note: MOD Form 90 cards cannot be reissued.
 
Veterans Railcard and Veterans Name Change
 
If the name on your eligibility documents is different from the name you now use, you will need to upload proof of this name change as part of the online application.
 
Acceptable documents are Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate or Deed Poll documents.
 
Can I Use My Veterans Railcard At Any Time Of Day?
  • Yes, you can. However, a £12 minimum fare applies to all journeys made between 04:30am and 09:59am Monday to Friday, excluding Advance fares, on Public Holidays or throughout July and August.
  • If you travel regularly before 10:00am, then a weekly or monthly season ticket may be more appropriate, though you won’t be able to get a Railcard discount.
Can I Use My Veterans Railcard For Tickets For Travel on the London Underground?
  • With your Veterans Railcard you can get 1/3 off Anytime Day Travelcard when bought as part of your journey to London from outside London Zones 1-9 (subject to a minimum fare which is currently £19.60).
  • With an Oyster card, you can get your Veterans Railcard discount loaded onto your Oyster card to save 1/3 on single off-peak pay as you go fares on London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services in London. You will need to have registered your Oyster in your name to do this.
  • Simply take your Oyster card and valid Railcard to a London Underground station and ask a member of staff to set the discount for you. You can also get the discount set at Oyster Ticket Shops and Visitor Centres.
How Quickly Will I Get My New Veterans Railcard?
  • Please note that it can take up to 5 working days to process your application.
  • If you have ordered a digital Veterans Railcard, once your application has been approved, it will be available to download on your device using a download code which will be sent to your registered email address. Once downloaded you can use your digital Veterans Railcard straight away. If you have bought the Veterans Railcard on behalf of someone, the download code email will be sent to the person you have bought the Veterans Railcard for (cardholder email address). Please click here for the step by step guide on how to add a digital Railcard to your device.
  • If you have ordered a plastic Veterans Railcard, please allow up to 5 working days for delivery. If you paid for ‘Special Delivery’ and placed your order before 17:00pm, your Veterans Railcard is guaranteed to be delivered before 13:00pm the next working day (Monday to Thursday). If your Veterans Railcard was order on Friday or Saturday before 11:00am, it will be delivered the following Monday.
Can I Use My Veterans Railcard To Buy Tickets For Other People?
  • Yes. You as the cardholder can buy tickets for your named companion and up to four children as long as they are travelling with you.
  • Discounted price tickets purchased by a Veterans Railcard holder should be issued for travel for the same origin and destination and should normally be of the same ticket type (example all Off-Peak Returns). 
Can I Buy A Veterans Railcard For Another Person?
  • Yes, you can buy a Veterans Railcard for another person as long as they are eligible. You will need to provide the evidence to prove their eligibility. You will also need to provide thei passport-style photo and one of a named companion (if required).
  • To order the Veterans Railcard , click ‘Buy Now’ on the website homepage to get started, then select ‘Buy 1 Year £30’ or ‘Buy 3 Year £70’ to continue. When you get to ‘Enter your details’ page, under ‘This Railcard is for’ section, select ‘Someone else’ and follow the instructions on the street to complete your purchase.
  • Please note that if you have chosen to buy a digital Veterans Railcard on behalf of someone, the download code email will be sent to the person you have bought the Veterans Railcard for (cardholder email address). 

Terms and conditions are valid up to and including 2 September 2017

Please allow sufficient time to receive your railcard before your departure.
 
 

 

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