You can use your National Entitlement Card to purchase your discounted travel ticket either before you travel, or once you board. Most buses are now equipped with electronic ticket machines which read your card, however if your bus does not have one of these machines just show your card to the driver.
What does NEC card entitle you to?
The NEC card entitles you to free bus travel across Scotland, and also on trams if your card was issued by the City of Edinburgh Council.
How long does an NEC card take?
Answer: The production centre aims to get the card out to you as soon as possible after receipt of your application form, new applications can take between 3-6 weeks to process. Replacement cards should be received in 7 days.
Is a NEC and Saltire Card the same?
saltirecard is a brand that indicates a card could be used for commercial smart travel Scotland-wide in the future. As well as being available as a NEC, the saltirecard brand is also appearing on transport operators’ commercial smart cards as well as on student and staff cards issued by some college and universities.
What is a NEC travel card?
The National Entitlement Card (NEC) is Scotland’s National Smartcard, offering access to many public services across the country. You may recognise or know the NEC as your bus pass, library card or Young Scot card, however this one card may be able to grant you access to multiple other services as well.
Can you use your NEC card as ID?
Remember that the NEC can be used as proof of age as well as proof of entitlement for many services and the card application verification is critical to many services. These documents are acceptable as proof of person: Birth Certificate.
How long does a National Entitlement Card last?
Your National Entitlement Card may have an expiry date on the front. If you’re 60 or over, your new card won’t have an expiry date on it and is valid for life, providing you continue to live in Scotland.
How do I scan my NEC card on the bus?
Using your card is really easy. Make sure you have your card with you and then when you get on the bus, tell the bus driver where you are going, tap it on the electronic card reader to use it and the smart technology will do the rest. If you are over 11 years old you can choose to apply for the Young Scot NEC.
Can I use my NEC card on Glasgow subway?
Your National Entitlement Card (NEC) can now be used to store tickets for travel across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators. This means you can now travel on rail and subway using your NEC smartcard rather than needing a separate smartcard or ticket for each operator.
Can Saltire Card be used on trains?
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon launched the project, which will allow passengers to pre-load money to use on trains, buses, ferries, subways and trams to deliver cash-free travel and boost tourism.
What does the C on my Saltire card mean?
Only cards with the ‘C’ are valid for free bus travel. Concessionary fares are also available on the rail and subway, please note there are time and area restrictions for travel.
Does the NEC work on trams?
NEC’s WD551 is a thin client device certified for Microsoft Teams.
How do you get into the NEC?
You can use getyournec.scot to apply for, renew and request a replacement National Entitlement Card (NEC). If you cannot submit your request online, please select from the menu if you are enquiring about a 60+ or disabled NEC, or the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel NEC for those under 22.
How long does a 7 day travel card last?
7 Day Travelcards give you seven days’ travel for the price of five days. Monthly Travelcards are generally cheaper than buying four consecutive 7 Day Travelcards. They give a saving of 11% compared with continuing use of 7 Day Travelcards.
Can I use my NEC card on Citylink?
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5-21 year olds living in Scotland can now apply to access free bus travel. Even if you already have a National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot NEC, you must apply for a new or replacement card to travel by bus for free.
Can travel cards be used on buses?
A Day Travelcard is a paper ticket which allows you to travel as much as you like for one day. You can use a Day Travelcard on the bus, Tube, DLR, tram, London Overground and most National Rail services within London.
What ID can I use in clubs?
Passport. National Identity (ID) card with a photo. Driving license. Not valid: Oyster registered cards, bank cards, ID cards without a photo.
How do I prove my identity without a passport?
Acceptable personal identification documents include:
A current UK or European photo-card driving licence. UK full or provisional photo-card driving licence. A national ID card and/or other valid documentation relating to immigration status and permission of work.
Can the ID card be used to travel?
The Electronic Identity Card valid for expatriation, can be used by citizens to travel on national territory and to EU Member States.
Can I use my free bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Where can I use my bus pass? Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
Does PIP entitle you to a bus pass?
You’ll automatically get the disabled person’s Freedom Pass if you meet one of the following criteria: receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance. receive eight points or more in the ‘moving around’ component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP)