Adding Railcard Discount to an Oyster Card
When you add a railcard to your student Oyster card, does it mean you lose the student discount on your travel cards? I currently have my railcard linked to my student Oyster, but this week it would be more beneficial for me to purchase a travel card. However, when I went to buy one, I noticed I was being charged the full price instead of the discounted student fare. I understand that the railcard discount only applies to PAYG fares, but it feels a bit unfair to lose the student discount just for adding the railcard.
When you add a railcard to your student Oyster card, it typically does not remove your student discount on travel cards. However, some users have reported issues where their discounts were not applied after adding a railcard. It’s important to ensure that your student status is still recognized on the card system.
If you are seeing full-price fares instead of the student discount, I recommend contacting customer service or visiting a ticket office to verify that your student status is in place. They can help ensure that you are receiving the discounts you’re entitled to. In the meantime, if you plan to make a lot of trips, it might still be worth comparing the costs between using your railcard with PAYG and purchasing a student travel card.