The Improvement Service has been working with Young Scot to develop a new mobile app, which provides Young Scot cardholders with easy access to discounts, rewards and other benefits.
The app, which uses mygovscot myaccount for authentication, is now available to any young person aged 12-25 in Scotland with a Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) and can be downloaded for free from the Apple or Android store. Features of the new app include:
- Interactive discount map Using the ‘Near Me’ function, young people can view the nearest Young Scot discounts to their location, from 10% off at Co-op and 20% off at Pizza Hut to many special local discounts at cafes, restaurants, shops and attractions.
- A digital card to make use of Young Scot discounts The app links to the Young Scot NEC and can be used in store to access show and go discounts. Please note that young people should continue to use their physical Young Scot National Entitlement Card for free bus travel and proof of age (PASS).
- Order a new replacement card Once a young person has already linked their card to the Young Scot app and if their personal details haven’t changed, they can also use the app to apply for a replacement Young Scot National Entitlement Card.
The app also serves as a portal to the free Young Scot membership platform which gives young people the opportunity to earn points by participating in a wide range of activities including sharing their views and reading articles.
Andrew Campbell, Head of Digital Public Services at the Improvement Service, said:
"We are absolutely delighted to have worked in partnership with Young Scot to support the development and launch of the new Young Scot mobile app.
“This app, which makes use of existing national assets such as mygovscot myaccount and the National Entitlement Card, provides young people across Scotland with innovative tools and resources to enhance their lives and access valuable benefits and services.
“We look forward to seeing the positive impact this app will have on young people across Scotland.”