yLink
Let’s really get things going with 1/3 off your bus and rail travel with yLink the brand new must have card for all 16-23 year olds!
What is yLink?
yLink is our new youth card which is replacing the Translink Student Discount Card and 16-21 Rail Card. This new smartcard will be available to all young people between the ages of 16-23 years of age (until their 24th birthday). It’s available for all 16-23 year olds and costs only £8 for up to 8 years. Plus lots of exclusive yLink offers and money can’t buy yLink experiences!
You can apply at any age between 16-23 years. That’s up to 8 years of massive savings.
Download yLink leaflet>>
How to apply?
If you are 16-23 years old simply apply at any time. Pick up your application form from any Translink bus or rail station. Young people can apply for a yLInk card at any main Translink bus or rail station by submitting:
- Completed application form
- Colour passport-sized photo (45mm high x 35 mm wide) with name & DoB on back - view examples>>
- Proof of Age & Identity (anyone of the following: birth/adoption certificate / passport / driving licence / any student ID which shows DoB / official letter from school which confirms DoB)
- £8 cash or credit/debit card
What are the benefits of yLink?
The card offers substantial savings across all Translink services:
- Metro 1/3 off cash singles
- Ulsterbus 1/3 off cash singles
- NI Railways 1/3 off singles, day returns, weekly and monthly fares
- Enterprise up to 50% off fares
In addition there is also a range of extra added value offers with a variety of partner offers for yLink cardholders.
Offers include:

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Tasty Saving Tempted? Pop over to Foyleside’s Customer Sevices Desk and they’ll give you a choice of delicious food deals. |

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Oh Boy £10 off when you spend over £20 on any male grooming treatment. |

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Save Style 10% off at Jack & Jones. |

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Dress to Impress 15% off any in-store purchase. |

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Sweeeeet! 50% off a scone, muffin or square with any coffee. |

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Make A Splash 2 for 1 stand up paddleboard taster course. |

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Right on Target Groups of 8+ get 10% off, while a family of 4 can enjoy a half day for only £100 or a full day for just £120. |

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Picture Perfect 10% off passport photos at any Gordons Chemist. |

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Marks for Glamour 30% off list prices Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. |

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Spectacular 25% off Specsavers’ £69 range or above. |

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Accelerate Your Style 10% off hair and beauty in all Hair Traffic salons. |

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Lights, Camera, Action! £1 off Odeon cinema tickets every Monday night. (Except Bank Holidays). |
Jeff Banks, The Outlet- Banbridge
Extra 15% off- Available on presentation of a yLink Smartcard
The Perfume Shop, The Outlet- Banbridge
A free gift with every purchase with every transaction
See Offers terms & conditions>>
yLInk Experiences
Get going with yLink and you could win one of our money can’t buy experiences. Whether it’s taking a train simulator for a spin, getting behind the scenes of a leading magazine or pumping up the volume at Cool FM, we’re sure to have a prize that’s right up your street.
Find out more about yLink Experiences and to enter your details for the opportunity to win! Go to yLink Experiences>>
yLink terms and conditions>>
Translink Student Discount & 16-21 Rail Discount Cards no longer valid from 1 Oct 2012
From 1 October 2012, existing Translink Student Discount and Translink 16-21 Rail Discount Cards will no longer be accepted on Translink services.