16-25 railcard - how long past 25 can it be used?

[worries123]

Earlier this year i redeemed a santander savings offer for a free 16-25 railcard. I followed all the steps listed on the santander website (https://www.santander.co.uk/personal/current-accounts/railcard-offer) and was issued my railcard without issue. I didn't realise when applying for it that the santander railcard is a 4-year card, meaning it doesn't expire until 2029, at which point I will be way past 25.

I've checked the santander website and all it says is:


To be eligible for the 4-year Santander Railcard, you must:

• Be aged between 20 to 25 on 30 June 2025

I also know you can buy a 1 year 16-25 railcard on the eve of your 26th birthday so can in effect use it until the day before you're 27.

However can I use my railcard for it's full validity (until way in 2029) or is there a point I need to stop using it because my age will invalidate it?

 

[skyhigh]

However can I use my railcard for it's full validity (until way in 2029) or is there a point I need to stop using it because my age will invalidate it?

You can use it for the full validity of the Railcard.

 

[methecooldude]

You can use your railcard until the date of expiry. Furthermore, 16-25 railcards can be obtained by those over 25 in full time education

 

[Haywain]

Furthermore, 16-25 railcards can be obtained by those over 25 in full time education

But only for one year at a time.

 

[Bungle]

It’s years ago now but I’m pretty sure I renewed mine the day before my 26th birthday and had another full year out of it. Perfectly allowed.

 

[Wallsendmag]

Badly constructed question (title at least) as if you were still in full time education you could use it on your 100th birthday.

 

[Watershed]

Coming back to the Santander free 4-year Railcard, there is absolutely nothing saying it expires when you turn a certain age.

It's somewhat of a loophole which I know a few people quite rightly took advantage of!

 

[Sonic1234]

I don't think the railway minds. People with railcards travel more, and at times when the trains are quieter. They must do, given how heavily promoted railcards are.

 

[contrex]

Badly constructed question (title at least) as if you were still in full time education you could use it on your 100th birthday.

I got a voucher for a one-year one free from a bank as an introductory offer when I became a mature student aged 32.