Renfrewshire Council

If you are aged 60 or over, you are entitled to free bus travel across Scotland and reduced fares on coaches, trains and the Subway in the Strathclyde area. 

Your National Entitlement Card (NEC) works as your bus pass or for getting concessions on travel in Strathclyde. You can also use it for library membership or leisure centre membership.  

Apply online for your card

You can apply online for your NEC card on the getyournec.scot website.  

You will need to provide proof of your identity, address and a photo of yourself when you apply online, so we can confirm your details.  

See what you can use as proof of your identity and address on the nec.scot website. 

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

Other ways to apply for your card

You can also apply for your NEC at most post offices. Ask at the counter for a concessionary travel application form.  

You will also need: 

• a recent passport size photograph 
• proof of age 
• proof of your current address 

See the National Entitlement Card (NEC) website for a list of acceptable proofs for identity, photographs and address.  

Send your application form to SPT by email at freebus@spt.co.uk or by post to: 

Concessionary Travel Card Unit 
Buchanan Bus Station 
10 Killermont Street 
Glasgow 
G2 3NW  

You should check the SPT website for updates as the SPT Concessionary Travel Card desk at Buchanan Bus Station may be closed due to coronavirus protection measures. 

It normally takes up to 4 weeks from when we receive your application by post to when you get your card. 

Change or replace your card

You can also change or replace 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 online. If you don't know the number on your card, you should apply for a new card online or get an application form from your local post office.  

You can also contact SPT's Concessionary Travel Unit on 0141 333 3211 or email freebus@spt.org.uk if you need to change or replace your card.