Child 16-18

Child Leap Card 16-18 can be used to pay for travel by anyone who is 16 to 18 years old, up to their 19th birthday. The user’s name and photograph is printed on it. These cards can only be purchased online.

You can follow the link here to apply.

Or, if you’ve already applied for your card, you can check on the order status, here

Before applying for a Child 16-18 Leap Card make sure you have:

  • A valid Passport, Drivers Licence or Learner Permit, other non-standard documents may be accepted, view the full list here
  • Enabled your camera permissions
  • The card applicant is present
  • You have payment card details ready

A live selfie is required during the application process to validate the applicant’s likeness against the ID document. This will be the photo used on the card.

Once the application is verified we’ll send your card by post, usually within 5 working days.

Child Leap Card users benefit from a range of discounted child fares. Find out how much you can save!

Please note, if you are a Student (aged 16-18), in third level education and you mainly use participating commercial bus operators, you may get better value with a Student Leap Card.

Leap Child Card 16-18 Web Front

If you are aged 16-18 and in full-time third level education, you now have a choice of either the Student Leap Card or Child (16-18) Leap Card. Usually, you can get the cheapest fares with the Child 16-18 Leap Card but some commercial bus operators may offer cheaper Student rates, you should check the participating operators to see what card best suits you.

Below is a comparison between the Student Leap Card and Child (16-18) Leap Card:

Child (16 – 18) Leap Card Student Leap Card
Available to all 16–18-year-olds Available to third level Students (16-18 or 26+) in full time education, including further education and training.
This card gives the Child fare on eligible public transport services, including:

·        Dublin Bus;

·        Go-Ahead Ireland;

·        Luas;

·        Bus Éireann;

·        TFI Local Link;

·        DART; and

·        Commuter Rail.

 This card gives the Student fare on public transport services, including:

·        Dublin Bus;

·        Go-Ahead Ireland;

·        Luas;

·        Bus Éireann;

·        TFI Local Link;

·        DART; and

·        Commuter Rail.

This card also gives 50% off fares on participating commercial bus operators.
Card expires on your 19th birthday Card expires at the start of the following academic year (September).
Card is posted to your address following online application. Card must be collected at a participating Student Leap Card agent within 14 days of online application.

 

However if you have completed the remote verification process with Trinity SU and have paid the postage fee, you do not need to attend the agent again, your Student Leap Card will be posted to you
When collecting your Student Card, you must provide your Student ID as well as a valid proof of age ID.

Most people will be eligible for one card, however you may apply for both student and child leap cards depending on your age and travel needs.

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