South Lanarkshire National Entitlement Card

The Scottish Government, Young Scot, local councils and other organisations have worked together to offer citizens across Scotland the National Entitlement Card, a nationally recognised electronic smart card, which make it easier to access their services.

proof of age

travel savings

Library services

discounts

  • NEC cards

    Maintain or apply for a NEC card by visiting getyournec.scot

    Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme for Under 22s

    From 31 January, 5-21 year olds living in Scotland will be eligible for free bus travel across Scotland!

    Even if you already have a National Entitlement Card or Young Scot National Entitlement Card, you must apply for a new one to get to travel by bus for free.

    For more information and details of how to apply for free bus travel for under 22s, please visit:

    Free Bus Travel Scheme for Under 22s

Types of cards

Currently, the National Entitlement Card is offered to the groups below:

Young people card

11 - 25 year olds Young people

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The National Entitlement Card, sometimes referred to as the Young Scot Card, is free for all 11-25 year olds resident in Scotland.

Older people card

Older people 60+

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The National Entitlement Card is available if you are over 60, entitling you to free bus travel anywhere in Scotland and local concessions on the train and subway.

Disabled people card

Disabled people

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The National Entitlement Card is also available if you are disabled, entitling you to free bus travel anywhere in Scotland and local concessions on the train and subway.