Young Scot National Entitlement Card
Free Bus Travel and other entitlements
Young Scot National Entitlement Card
When pupils move up to secondary school, it is important that they have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card for a variety of entitlements including access to free bus travel in Scotland between the ages of 5 and 21.
Benefits of having a Young Scot Card
discounted train and ferry travel for 16-18 year olds and full-time volunteers
1,000s of discounts across Europe with the European Youth Card Association (EYCA)
Who can apply?
Parents/carers on behalf of a child 5-15 years old
Young persons aged 16 -21 years old
What do I need to apply online?
For the full list of documents needed please see here.
Guided videos are available below.
Already have an active Young Scot NEC (16+ only)
If you already have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card, are over the age of 16 and would like to activate this for free bus travel you can transfer free bus travel onto your card without having to apply for a replacement. The app is now available on Google and Apple stores.
Transport Scot Pass Collect App
If you are aged between 16 and 21 and already have an active Young Scot NEC you can download your free bus travel using the Transport Scot Pass Collect app
If you are unable to download your free bus travel, you will need to apply for a new Young Scot National Entitlement Card.
Troubleshooting
What happens after I apply?
The Young Scot NEC card will be sent to your home address. Once your child has their card, it's theirs to keep. It is important that the application is completed as soon as possible.
Note: If your child already uses a card at Primary School you will still need to apply for a new card, as this one will need to have a photograph on it.
How to apply
If you are applying on behalf of a child aged 5-15 you will need a mygovscot myaccount - if you don't have one, you can register here.
Replacement Cards
If you lose your card, please click the link below to request a new card.
Young Scot National Entitlement Card Paper Application
As part of the application process, for those aged 11-21, photographic ID is required to be uploaded. This can be either a valid driver's licence or passport. If you do not have either of these documents, then you can't apply via getyournec.scot
You will need to:
complete a paper application form
have a photograph referee complete part of this form
Arrange an appointment to have your form submitted with Aberdeen City Council Customer Contact Centre on 03000 200 292 (option 5 then option 5)