# Railcard

> Save 1/3 on train tickets

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1246748048](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1246748048)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1246748048`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** National Rail
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (7,101 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2017-08-07
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/railcard/id1246748048)
- **Website:** [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk](http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.railcard.co.uk/privacy-policy/](https://www.railcard.co.uk/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Railcard helps you save 1/3 on most train fares by storing your railcards on your mobile, so you have them ready for your next journey.

Most railcards are available instantly on mobile. However, 16-25 Railcards for mature students, Veterans Railcards and Disabled Persons Railcards may take up to 5 working days for approval. The app supports storing newly-purchased railcards including:
- 16-25 Railcard
- Santander 16-25 Railcard
- 26-30 Railcard
- Devon & Cornwall Railcard
- Family & Friends Railcard
- Senior Railcard
- Two Together Railcard
- Veterans Railcard
- Disabled Persons Railcard
- Network Railcard
- 16-17 Saver

## Rankings

- #21,208 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews praise the app for convenient mobile access and useful railcard deals, especially for international travelers. However, most repeated concerns are renewal difficulties, reliability problems (loading delays, missing photos, and card display errors), lack of wallet integration (Apple/Google Wallet), dependence on internet at stations, and usability challenges for older users.

### Pros

- Convenient to have the Railcard on your phone, simplifying travel.
- Great deals/discounts when the Railcard works.
- Easy to understand for international travelers and first-time users.

### Cons

- Renewal is difficult or overly complicated.
- Reliability issues: slow loading, ID photo often fails to load, and card display errors.
- Lack of Apple Wallet (and limited wallet integration) – users want Apple/Google Wallet support.
- Requires internet to display the card; offline use at stations is problematic.
- Usability issues for older or less tech-savvy users, including lack of in-app help or instructions.

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