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Disabled Persons Railcard

Pensioned_Off
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I’ve just received my railcard but was surprised to see it doesn’t have my photo on it.

Can anyone with a card please just confirm that they come without a photo. Thank you.

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  • Hasbeen
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    Pensioned_Off wrote: »
    I’ve just received my railcard but was surprised to see it doesn’t have my photo on it.

    Can anyone with a card please just confirm that they come without a photo. Thank you.

    Unlike other railcards it does not have a photo.:)
    The world is not ruined by the wickedness of the wicked, but by the weakness of the good. Napoleon
  • Pensioned_Off
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    Hasbeen wrote: »
    Unlike other railcards it does not have a photo.:)

    Wow - thanks. I was really worried they had made a mistake.

    Why do they bother asking for a photo then? It took me ages to get that organised.
  • Hasbeen
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    Pensioned_Off wrote: »
    Wow - thanks. I was really worried they had made a mistake.

    Why do they bother asking for a photo then? It took me ages to get that organised.

    Probably for records etc

    All other railcards have to have a photo, but not disabled or senior.
    The world is not ruined by the wickedness of the wicked, but by the weakness of the good. Napoleon
  • jonesMUFCforever
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    Friends and families card don't require a photo.
  • Mrs_Ryan
    Mrs_Ryan Posts: 11,839 Forumite
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    I’ve had one for a few years and it definitely doesn’t require a photo.
    *The RK and FF fan club* #Family*Don’t Be Bitter- Glitter!* #LotsOfLove ‘Darling you’re my blood, you have my heartbeat’ Dad 20.02.20
  • Hasbeen
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    jonesMUFCforever wrote: »
    Friends and families card don't require a photo.

    Correct. Forgot about family and friends:)

    https://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/travel-by-train/national-railcards
    The world is not ruined by the wickedness of the wicked, but by the weakness of the good. Napoleon
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