How to renew your card

Is your Student Leap Card about to expire?

If you are between 19 and 25 years of age, you can apply for a Young Adult Leap Card, so you can continue to avail of the 50% fare reductions. You can apply for it here and it will be posted out to you.

The Student TFI Leap Card is only available for full time third level students, who are either 16 -18 years of age or 26 years and above. The course must be for a duration of at least 6 months/25 weeks. Eligible courses spanning two academic years, must run for a minimum of three months from October 1st to qualify for a new Student Leap Card.

If you are 26 years old or more and are no longer a student, you will need to get an Adult TFI Leap Card.

Renewing your Student TFI Leap Card

You will be asked to provide the following:
- Date of birth;
- Supporting documentation; and,
- A €5 refundable deposit, plus a minimum of €5 travel credit.
Students are now required to submit supporting evidence online as part of their application. This must include a letter (or enrolment letter) from their college/institution detailing the course is full time (15+ hours) and over 6 months/25 weeks in duration. The letter must include a header and footer with a clear official stamp and/or signature from their college/institution.

Kindly note:
- Applications cannot be submitted before the official course start date.
- In the event of a failed application your refund will automatically be processed.
Students are reminded to ensure all supporting documentation is provided to complete their application. Partially completed applications will be rejected.

Once you apply online and upload your verification documents you must wait to receive a confirmation email that your card is ready before collecting it from a Student Leap Card agent. When you collect your card you will need to show your Student ID and a valid proof of age ID. If you’ve already applied for your card you can check on the order status, here.

Student’s must wait up to 5 working days for a confirmation email, before collecting their Leap card from a Student Leap Agent.

Who is eligible for a Student Leap Card?

Students must be able to verify they meet the criteria below:
- Students must be currently enrolled in a training or education course for a minimum of 6 months/25 weeks in the year;
- The course must be full time or have a minimum of 15 hours of in person lectures/class time per week.
- Full time SOLAS trainees/students and full time PLC students are also eligible;
- Students of online courses are not eligible to apply for the Student Leap Card;
- Students may be required to produce further evidence of eligibility (e.g., enrolment letter from their college or institution); and,
- International Students must upload their acceptance letters from Irish universities, confirming their admission. This documentation must be submitted in English or Irish.
- Eligible courses spanning two academic years must run for a minimum of three months from September to qualify for a new Student Leap Card.