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FAQ's

Q: Who is the card for?

Q: What do I get if I am aged 11-15?

Q: What is the National Entitlement Card?

Q: Who are Young Scot?

Q: How much does the card cost?

Q: How do I get the train travel discount?

Q: When will I get my card?

Q: What is the PASS hologram?

Q: What does the National Entitlement Card look like?

Q: What do you do with the information I give you?

Q: How does the council safeguard my personal information?

Q: What happens if I lose my card or it gets stolen?

Q: How long is the young persons card valid for?

Q: Who is eligible for concessionary travel?

Q: Who is eligible for the companion element of the Concessionary Travel Scheme?

Q: How do I use the bus discount?

Q: What if I wish to complain about the National Entitlement Card?

Q: How can I apply for a card?

Q: What do I get if I am aged 16 - 18?

Q: What do I get if I am aged 19-25 (non-volunteer)?

Q: What do I get if I am aged 19-25 and a volunteer?

Q: What are the benefits and discounts of the young persons NEC?

Answer:

The card is multi functional and can not only be used as a valid proof of age card, school meals card and library card but can also be used to access 1,800 discounts across Scotland on shopping, eating out, cinema and lots more via Young Scot.

See Young Scot for full details. You can also use the card in 42 European countries and get as many as 2,000,000 discounts. Visit Euro<26.org for more information.

Q: Where do I lodge my young persons NEC application form?

Q: What other documents do I need to take along with my application?

Q: What if my NEC is lost/stolen/damaged - or I change my address?

Q: What if I lose my bus pass?

Q: Can I use my young persons National Entitlement Card for proof of age?

Q: What is the companion travel card?