As a widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces, you are entitled to many of the discount cards available to forces personnel and their families.

This scheme is in place to provide 1/3 reduced price to War Widow(er)s and free travel for children under the age of 16 of deceased Service personnel.

Sixteen-year-olds who are in receipt of Child's War Pension can apply for the HM Forces Railcard for three years if they're in full-time education.

ELIGIBILITY

Widow(er)s, recognised partners and dependants (aged 16 and over) must be in receipt of:

a Forces Family Pension from either the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975 or 2005, a War Widow(er)s or Child's War Pension, or a guaranteed Income Payment (GIP) from the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme 2005.

APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS

If you are looking to apply for a railcard for the first time or renew your railcard for another year, please download and complete the application form and send it to:

The Royal British Legion Central Grants Team – Railcards, 199 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1AA. Alternatively, you can email your completed application to us at: RailCardsCGT@britishlegion.org.uk. First-time applicants must include a passport-sized photograph and a copy of their Widows statement of eligibility. Those renewing a railcard need to include at least a copy of their previously issued railcard, if not done this could delay the processing of your application. Please do not send in your photocard or original documents when applying.

The cost of applying for/renewing a railcard is currently £21 per card.

Please make cheques payable to: The Royal British Legion. Payments can also be made via bank transfer, details of how to do this are included in the application form.

For over 100 years, the Royal British Legion has been fighting on behalf of our Armed Forces community. We believe that no-one who has served to protect our freedom should be disadvantaged because of the sacrifices they have made. The men and women of the Armed Forces play an extraordinary role in protecting our country, as well as providing support to other nations through peace keeping, conservation and humanitarian work.

We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families.Our support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over. From providing expert advice and guidance, to recovery and rehabilitation, through to transitioning to civilian life – we are by their side of veterans and their families every step of the way. 

We campaign and advocate for the rights and fair treatment of all those who have served and their families - and through our championing of Remembrance, ensure that their service and sacrifice are never forgotten.