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Junior and Young Scot cards

This free, electronic smart card can be used as proof of age and gives you:

  • free travel for 5 to 21 year olds
  • discounts and special offers
  • council services

Young Scot is the national youth information and citizenship charity for Scotland. They provide 11 to 26 year olds with information, ideas and incentives to help them become confident, informed and active citizens.

Ask for the Young Scot logo to be included on your National Entitlement Card (NEC) in your application.

In North Ayrshire use your card:

  • for free bus travel for 5 to 21 year olds
  • to get concessionary travel – 1/3 off single bus and rail fares and if you live on Arran or Cumbrae, you can get 2 free return journeys to the mainland every year (for full time volunteers aged 19 to 25 years and young people aged 16 to 18 years)
  • to get discounts and special offers in over 1,500 shops and services across Scotland and thousands more in Europe
  • as proof of age

First time and replacement cards

If you live in North Ayrshire, you can apply using our simplified consent form to request a first time card or a replacement card. If you are under 16 years old and want Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel added to your card, your parent or guardian must apply on your behalf, as parental permission is required.

Make sure you select the correct card type for your age, otherwise your application may be rejected.

Apply for card form

Supporting evidence

You may be asked for evidence to support your application, such as:

  • Proof of age: birth certificate, passport, photo driving licence, adoption certificate, marriage certificate, PASS hologrammed card
  • Proof of address: letter from school/university/etc., bank statement, photo driving licence, council tax bill, benefit book, council rent card, recent utility bill or recent mortgage statement
  • Photographic evidence*: passport, photo driving licence, PASS hologrammed card

*If you do not have photographic evidence, our team will discuss other options that may be suitable.

Get Your NEC application

Anyone between 12 and 25 years of age can apply online.

Get your NEC form

Rules and regulations

You're the only person allowed to use your NEC. It's not transferable. Allowing someone else to use it is fraud. This may lead to the card being cancelled and your entitlements withdrawn.