Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC) for 11 to 25 year olds

The Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC) card for young people in Scotland to use for free or discounted travel, proof of age, or other discounts and rewards.

If you are aged between 11 and 15, your parent or carer will need to apply for you.

If you're aged 16 or over, you can apply online for your Young Scot Card (NEC) yourself.

If you're between 11 and 22 years old, you can use your Young Scot Card NEC for free bus travel.

Free bus travel for 5 to 21 year olds

You can also use your card for:

• proof of age
• discounts and rewards with shops, cafes, and services
• other travel discounts
• Young Scot membership.

Find out more about the Young Scot card on the Young Scot website.

Young Scot NEC cards are free. 

There's no cost for applying, renewing, or replacing your card.

You or your parent or carer will need:

• a mygovscot account
• proof of your identity and address
• a passport-like photo of you when you apply

If you're applying online, you can use a device, like a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to take a digital photo and upload it with your application.

You can apply online on the getyournec.scot website.

You can use a device, like a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to take a digital photo and upload it with your application.

Get your NEC

If you can't apply for your card online, you can get an application form at any library in Renfrewshire.

You'll need to bring a passport-like photograph and proof documents with you.

You can ask for help to apply at any library in Renfrewshire or contact us for advice:

You can change, replace, or renew your card online if:

• your card is lost, damaged or stolen
• you need to change the photo on your card
• your address has changed.

You'll need your 16-digit card number to change or replace your card. 

If you don't know the number on your card, you should apply for a new card online or contact us: