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    Junior and Young Scot cards

    This free, electronic smart card can be used as proof of age and gives you access to:

    • free travel for 5 to 21 year olds
    • discounts and special offers
    • council services

    Young Scot is the national youth information and citizenship charity for Scotland. They provide 11 to 26 year olds with information, ideas and incentives to help them become confident, informed and active citizens.

    Ask for the Young Scot logo to be included on your National Entitlement Card (NEC) in your application.

    In North Ayrshire you can use your card:

    • for free bus travel for 5 to 21 year olds
    • to get concessionary travel – 1/3 off single bus and rail fares and if you live on Arran or Cumbrae, you can get 2 free return journeys to the mainland every year (for full time volunteers aged 19 to 25 years and young people aged 16 to 18 years)
    • to get discounts and special offers in over 1,500 shops and services across Scotland and thousands more in Europe
    • as proof of age

    Apply - school pupil consents (first time card)

    If you attend a North Ayrshire Council school, or have recently left to attend college or university, you can apply via a simplified consent form. Please only apply if this is for a first time Junior or Young Scot card.

    To get Young Persons' free bus travel added to your card, and you are under 16 years of age, your parent or guardian will need to apply on your behalf as parental permission is required.

    Please complete the correct application form for your age, otherwise your application may be rejected:

    Age 16 and over

    We accept applications from those who have just left school in the summer to attend college.

    Apply 16 years up form

    Age 11 to 15

    To be completed by the child's main contact only.

    Apply 11 to 15 years form

    Age 5 to 10

    To be completed by the child's main contact only.

    Apply 5 to 10 years form

    If your request does not fit one of the descriptions above, or to ask a question email NEC Admin.

    Apply - online

    Anyone aged between 12 and 25 years of age can apply online.

    Get your NEC form

    Please note: We are unable to provide updates and review applications made via Get Your NEC.

    Replacement card

    If you have lost or damaged your card, complete our replacement card form or phone 01294 310000.

    Replacement card form

    Supporting evidence

    You may be asked for evidence to support your application, such as:

    • Proof of age: birth certificate, passport, photo driving licence, adoption certificate, marriage certificate, PASS hologrammed card
    • Proof of address: letter from school/university/etc., bank statement, photo driving licence, council tax bill, benefit book, council rent card, recent utility bill or recent mortgage statement
    • Photographic evidence*: passport, photo driving licence, PASS hologrammed card

    *If you do not have photographic evidence, our team will discuss other options that may be suitable.

    Rules and regulations

    You're the only person allowed to use your NEC. It's not transferable. Allowing someone else to use it is fraud. This may lead to the card being cancelled and your entitlements withdrawn.