Student Leap Card | How to Get it and Use it?
Student Leap Cards are available to third-level students aged 16-18 or 26+ who are in full time education. Those aged between 19-25 can get a young adult leap card.
Here’s a breakdown of the Student Leap Card, how to get one, and how to use it:
What is a Student Leap Card?
- A Student Leap Card gives you 50% off adult fares on public transport in Ireland.
- It’s available to students aged 16-18 or 26+ who are enrolled full-time in a course that requires at least 16 hours of class time per week for a minimum of 6 months.
How to get a Student Leap Card
- Apply online: Go to the official Student Leap Card website: https://student.leapcard.ie/
- Have your documents ready: You’ll need a valid passport, driver’s license, learner permit, or EU/EEA National ID to prove your age.
- Take a selfie: You’ll be asked to take a “live selfie” during the application process to verify your identity.
- Pay the fee: There is a small fee to get your card.
How to use your Student Leap Card
- Top up your card: You can add money to your card online, at ticket machines, or in shops.
- Touch on and off: When traveling, simply touch your card on the card reader when you get on and off the bus, train, or Luas.
- Check your balance: You can check your balance online or at ticket machines.
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Where can you use your Student Leap Card?
- Dublin Bus
- Luas
- DART/Commuter Rail
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- Many commercial bus operators
Conclusion
16-18 year olds: You have the choice of getting either the Student Leap Card or the Child Leap Card (16-18). The Child Leap Card usually offers the cheapest fares, but some commercial bus operators may offer cheaper fares for students.
Travel Credit: Some operators allow you to use Travel Credit on your Student Leap Card.
Discounted tickets online: Some operators sell discounted tickets online, but you’ll need to have your Student Leap Card with you when traveling to prove your eligibility.
