The National Entitlement Card (NEC) is a partnership between the Scottish Government and Scottish Councils that allows cardholders to use various services using a smartcard.

Around 1.6 million people in Scotland are already using the NEC and this number will grow as additional services are developed.

Dumfries and Galloway Council uses the card for library membership, access to leisure activities, concessionary travel, cashless catering, sQuid and Young Scot/proof of age for 11-25 year olds.

Most people in Dumfries and Galloway can apply for NEC as there are three categories:

• Young people aged 11-25 (includes Young Scot and PASS proof of age)
• Standard - for 26-59 year olds
• Concessionary - for over 60s and Disabled People (for Scotland-wide free bus travel)

If you are in one of the groups above, find out how you can apply for a National Entitlement Card.

Or check the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions.