Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card
Paid by Department for Work and Pensions / National Rail · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
1 document you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
The card is provided to those claiming Jobseekers Allowance or Universal Credit for 3 to 9 months (for 18 to 24 year olds) or 3 to 12 months (for over 25s), and entitles you to a 50% discount on selected rail tickets.
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/railcards/concessionary-travel/
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.nationalrail.co.uk
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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