Quality degradation at Railcard  
Users report higher volume of Quality Issues than usual
27
poor

Railcard | unitQ Score

The unitQ score is the fraction of public feedback data (iOS & Android) that mentions quality issues.
100 = No Issues. 50 = Some Issues. 0 = All Issues
-40 Points Past 7 Days
Category: Travel
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Android unitQ Score
Android User Feedback
47%
Android
51 Reports
iOS unitQ Score
iOS User Feedback
53%
iOS
57 Reports
User Feedback
53%
iOS
57 Reports
47%
Android
51 Reports
Railcard - Latest Quality Issues
iOS
May 11, 2024
Phone lost or stolen? Can’t download railcard
I recommend instead purchasing the Railcard through Trainline or TrainPal and avoiding this app altogether so in the unfortunate event that your phone is lost you can save yourself the hassle of having to explain to ticket inspectors Every. Single. Time. why you can't download the railcard onto your new device. I have contacted Railcard support 3 times with the error code that is reported when attempted to download the railcard onto a new device - and no response. Also I'm not sure why it even needs to be tied to the device in the first place, rather than the account itself, as the railcard has a photo and full name, so it's not like two people can use it. Avoid
Android
May 11, 2024
Is it deliberately slow, error-prone, and flaky to renew in order to get one full priced fare out of the users when they realise it has lapsed at the last moment before buying?
iOS
May 11, 2024
Senior railcard
New phone has app but I cannot get code to open railcard Had to pay full price train tickets Totally unacceptable
iOS
May 12, 2024
Bought 3 year railcard jan 2020 and wasn’t allowed extension
Fobbed off continually, I was not allowed an extension though not able to use my 3 year railcard for substantial periods during 20-23 As well as during Covid, multiple strikes meant I had to use national express bus services into london instead, eg 14th Dec 2022. When I asked about this I was continually fobbed off. Disgraceful service.
iOS
May 12, 2024
Rail card app accessible on/off
The app is not always accessible yet we are advised that a photo is not valid! Here is an example of digitalisation going wrong!
iOS
May 13, 2024
3 Railcards
Ive ended up with three railcards having tried to renew my last one. Popping up devices asking for 20% off before you've completed. Acceptance code not actually working immediately. . Very confusing and now be got to try and get my money back ??
iOS
May 14, 2024
Keeps on forgetting my railcard
Keeps on forgetting my railcard
iOS
May 15, 2024
Renewal problem
I renewed my railcard, but it did not download into my phone. I didn't realise, and have been fined £73, even though I could show on my phone that payment had been made and I had bought a railcard that was valid up to February 2025!
iOS
May 15, 2024
Doesn't Support Apple Wallet
Rubbish app that doesn't work when you need it too! No Apple Wallet support is a massive drawback. Completely pointless.
Railcard - Product Description
With a Railcard, you'll enjoy ⅓ off most fares when you go by train.



Download the app now so you will never forget your Railcard again- have your Railcard on your mobile, ready for your next train journey.

Suitable for storing newly-purchased 16-25 Railcard, Santander 16-25 Railcard, 26-30 Railcard, Devon & Cornwall Railcard, Family & Friends Railcard, Senior Railcard, Two Together Railcard, Veterans Railcard, Disabled Persons Railcard, Network Railcard, and 16-17 Saver.


*Most Railcards are available instantly on your mobile.

However, 16-25 Railcards for those applying as mature students, Veterans Railcards and Disabled Persons Railcards may take up to 5 working days for approval.
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