Young Scot and National Entitlement Card

Find out all you need to know about your Young Scot/NEC and how to apply

Free bus travel across Scotland for 5-21 year olds with a National Entitlement Card (NEC).

If your NEC was issued before free bus travel began you will need to apply for a new card.

If you're 12 or over, your card will be a Young Scot NEC, which also gives you discounts, rewards, and proof of age.

  • Ages 5–15: A parent or guardian must apply and give approval.
  • Ages 16–21: You can apply online yourself.

A few services aren't included in the free bus travel scheme, like premium night buses and City Sightseeing buses. Please check with the bus company before travelling.

Before applying, you’ll need electronic copies of your photograph (if you’re over 11), proof of person and address. You can find guidance and terms and conditions at nec.scot

Forms should be available from your school office. If you’re over 11 then you will need to supply a head and shoulders photo on a light-coloured background. You will also need to get a teacher to fill in the photo referee part of the form.

You won’t need to prove your address or date of birth as we check these against the details held by your school.

If you have left school, then visit your local Glasgow Life Library for a form or download it.

You’ll need all the same proofs as you would if you’re applying online to do this. The library staff will check your form and send it to the admin team for processing.

If you don’t have the proof required, email us at youngglasgow@glasgowlife.org.uk for advice on how best to get your card.

Get your card online

You can upload all your information by heading over to the National Portal.

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You can’t use this form if you:

Need to upload a photo for the first time or to update your photo. Instead, email your name, date of birth, and card number (if known) with your photo to: youngglasgow@glasgowlife.org.uk

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More information for Young People

Find out how to get the most out of your card.

  • Card Benefits

    Find out about all the benefits you get with a Young Scot card.

  • Activities

    Find out about opportunities and activities available to you by visiting our Young Scot Glasgow page.

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    Find fact-checked information on issues that are important to you.

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Information for Organisations

Learn how to promote your organisation's services and activities and work with us to support young people to get the most out of their card.

Publish an article about your organisation on our Young Scot Glasgow page

Promote your activities or services on our Young Scot Glasgow page

Become a Trusted Organisation

Support young people directly to access their Young Scot or National Entitlement Card entitlement.

Learn more about Young Scot

Young Scot is for 11–26-year-olds in Scotland. Get info, discounts, rewards & free bus travel with your Young Scot Card. Earn points for volunteering, events & more. Redeem for rewards.

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Need help?

If you require any assistance or guidance, please contact us by emailing youngglasgow@glasgowlife.org.uk