One card, many uses. Travel, discover and save with Scotland's National Entitlement Card.
The National Entitlement Card (NEC) is Scotland's national smartcard. Supported by Scottish Government to deliver national and local services, the NEC makes it convenient for citizens to access various public services and facilities with only one card.
Best known for providing access to Transport Scotland's national concessionary travel scheme for older and disabled people and Young Scot, the NEC offers access to a range of other services such as libraries and leisure. Over 2.5 million people in Scotland possess a National Entitlement Card. For more information on the NEC, visit https://nec.scot
getyournec.scot
getyournec.scot allows Scottish residents to apply for a National Entitlement Card online. You can apply online for the following cards:
- Free concessionary travel for people over 60
- Young Scot NEC
- Free concessionary travel for people with a disability
- Free bus travel for young people under 22
Cardholders can also:
- Update their details
- Update the photograph on their card
- Request a replacement for a lost or stolen or damaged card
- Renew an expiring or expired card
You will be required to login to getyournec.scot using the mygovscot myaccount service.
If you applied for a card at getyournec.scot, you can check the status of your application online. Please note that though we aim to review all online applications within 10 working days (2 weeks), during busy periods it may take slightly longer.
For queries about online applications, please contact the getyournec.scot helpdesk.
If you have query about an application made through your local council, please contact your council directly.
If you have had problems using your card on the bus, please contact Transport Scotland at concessionarytravel@transport.gov.scot
If you have a query about the extra Young Scot services on your card, contact info@young.scot
More information on the NEC scheme can be found here:
More information of the concessionary travel scheme can be found here:
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National Entitlement Card Scheme Strategy 2023-2026
This strategic plan sets out the vision, priorities and deliverables of the National Entitlement Card Scheme.
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National Entitlement Card FAQs
Frequently asked questions about processing and production of National Entitlement Cards.
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mygovscot myaccount
The simple and secure sign-in service for public services in Scotland.
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Case study: making it easy for Scottish citizens to apply for an NEC card online
How the IS created an online channel to enable citizens to apply for and manage their National Entitlement Card online.