ABOUT STUDENT LEAP CARD
What is the Student Leap Card?
Student Leap Card is Ireland's national student travel and discount card available to all second-and third-level students in full time education. It is the only student card that can save students up to 66% across all public transport operators, as well as a host of exclusive discounts and offers from leading brands. Student Leap Card is sold under licence from the National Transport Authority.
What travel discounts will I get with my Student Leap Card?
You can save up to 66% across all public transport operators IRISH RAIL, DART, BUS EIREANN, LUAS, DUBLIN BUS . SeeTransport Savingssection
Who is eligible for a Student Leap Card?
All full time students in 2nd and 3rd level education are entitled to apply for a Student Leap Card. Students must have a minimum of 16 hours of lectures/class time per week, and be enrolled for a minimum of 6 months duration in any one 12 month period.
Full-time International students who meet the above criteria are also entitled to apply for the SLC whilst in Ireland.
How can I get my Student Leap Card?
University of Limerick Student's Union www.ulsu.ie
Please bring with you: Photo ID, College ID or letter and payment. Your photograph will be taken.
How much is the Student Leap Card?
From September 1st 2016, the Card costs €10. Agents accept cash only.
When I get my Student Leap Card, what do I do?
You must register online atwww.leapcard.iein order to manage your account and protect your balance if your card gets lost or stolen. Here you can Top-Up, set up auto-top up, see your transaction history and apply for refunds.
How to Use my Leap Card?
You can use your Student Leap Card in two distinct ways. You can use it as an ID to buy special student tickets for all major public transport providers throughout the Republic of Ireland AND/OR Use the Card to pay-as-you-go on Dublin Bus, Luas, DART and Commuter Rail in the Dublin/Galway/Cork/Limerick/Waterford commuter areas, wherever Leap functionality has been introduced. To use the card to PAYG you need to top up first at a Leap Card shop. Then hold the card against the validators to ‘Touch-On/off’. Validators are located:
Irish Rail- at entry and exit points of stations and on some platforms. If you are using your Student Leap Card to PAYG, don't forget to Touch-On and off at the beginning and end of your journey. If you don’t Touch-On, you may be prosecuted for fare evasion.
Bus Eireann- beside driver where Leap functionality has been rolled-out.
Don't Forget To Touch-Off At The End Of Your Journey When Travelling On Irish Rail Or LUAS So That The Correct Fare Will Be Charged. Failure To Touch-Off Will Result In The Maximum Fare Being Charged To Your Card.
Can anyone else use my Student Leap Card?
Student Leap Cards are not transferable and can only be used by the person photographed on the face of the card. You can not buy a ticket for others accompanying you on your card either.
Can I buy weekly, monthly or other time based tickets?
Yes, you can load your card with credit (e.g. €20) OR with daily, weekly or monthly tickets depending on the provider. Popular examples include 5 day ramblers with Dublin Bus and Monthly Short Hop with Dart.
How do I load credit and tickets on to my card?
You can buy tickets/travel credit online, at any Payzone agent, at a ticket machine or through the Leap Card Top-Up App.
Online, login to your account and then follow the Top-Up steps to decide on tickets/travel and ‘collect location’ for your credit. Important: If you have topped up online you will still need to 'collect' your credit at your chosen collection point before you can utilise it on the bus.
In Payzone agents, all you have to do is present your Student Leap Card to a sales assistant in a Payzone agent and they will load the ticket electronically to your card.
For more information visit: http://www.studentleapcard.ie/#home