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Is there a discount channel for purchasing train tickets?
Of course there is!
The editor has compiled for everyone
Some tips for purchasing train tickets at a discount
Come and take a look!
"Railway e-card"
Not only is there a discount on train ticket prices
And there's no need to purchase tickets in advance
Just show the QR code
You can complete all the steps of entering, boarding, and exiting the station
What is "Railway e-card"?
"Railway e-card" is a real name electronic card product jointly launched by China Railway Yintong Payment Co., Ltd. and Bank of China. It is issued in the form of a virtual card and has three major application functions: online ticket purchase, QR code ride, and financial payment.
By reading the dynamic boarding QR code generated by the Railway 12306 APP, passengers can complete ticket checking, fee deduction, and verification at the station. Simply put, passengers do not need to purchase tickets in advance and can enter the station with a QR code to swipe their face. After exiting the station, the fare will be automatically deducted.
Apply for "Railway E-Card"
What are the benefits?
Convenient ride+plenty of discounts
1. Passengers can take trains on the sections of the railway line where the "Railway e-card" has been opened, and they can come and go as they please, without the need to purchase tickets in advance, making travel more flexible and convenient.
2. Use the "Railway e-card" to scan the QR code and enjoy a random discount, up to a limited discount of 10%.
When purchasing tickets on the Railway 12306 APP, choosing "Railway e-card" payment can also enjoy a discount.
How to apply for a "Railway e-card"?
Taking the Railway 12306 APP as an example
Click to enter the homepage of the Railway 12306 APP
Click on "Railway e-card"
After entering the interface, click on "Account Management"
Enter ID number and my bank card number
Follow the prompts to easily complete registration!
How to use it
What are the three major functions of "Railway e-card"?
01
Online ticket purchase
On the "Pending Payment Orders" page of the Railway 12306 APP, swipe the button to enable "Railway e-card" payment. After entering the transaction password, quickly pay and purchase tickets.
02
Scan the QR code to take the bus
After opening the "Railway e-card", you can directly scan the QR code of the 12306 APP on the designated route and station to enter the station for boarding.
03
Financial payments
Railway e-card, as an electronic II/III account, also has financial debit functions such as transfer and remittance, consumption, etc. For example, in mobile WeChat, virtual cards such as "Railway e-card" can also be bound for online payments.
Currently, there are a total of
71 intercity railway sections
Opened the "Railway e-card" service
And the number of lines is still increasing
Frequent Traveler Member of "Railway Smooth"
Points can be exchanged for free train tickets
Taking the Railway 12306 APP as an example
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Register as a frequent flyer member of "Railway Express"
Open the Railway 12306 APP
Click on "Railway Membership"
Click "Login Now"
Activate to become a member of "Railway Express"
Through facial recognition
Online membership activation processing
After successfully activating the points account
You will officially become a member of "Railway Express"
Remember! Be sure to register and activate a member first
Only by purchasing tickets again can you enjoy the points service
So how to integrate?
How can I exchange tickets?
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How to accumulate and redeem points?
When redeeming points
According to the accumulated points first
The principle of first consumption is used
Ride points=Ticket price x 5
Give an example
G2457 train from Beijing North to Qinghe
The ticket price for second-class seats is 10 yuan
After purchasing tickets
Your travel points are 50
When the first accumulation of points reaches 10000 points
Will qualify for first-time redemption
100 points is equivalent to 1 RMB
That is to say, you would like to exchange one
G2457 train from Beijing North to Qinghe
Second class tickets require 1000 points
Can all train trips be redeemed with points?
No, only trains that display the word "redeem" when querying train information can be paid with points.
Can the exchanged train tickets be refunded or changed?
Tickets exchanged for points can be changed, but no refund or change of arrival service is required.
What should I do if there are omissions in my points?
If it is found that there are omissions in the points for taking the train, an application for point supplementation must be submitted through the website, station member service window, or railway customer service center within 90 days after the departure date stated on the ticket.
Can points be used by others?
Sure. Each member can have up to 8 assignees. The transferee needs to verify their identity information before it can take effect. The transferee shall take effect 60 days after successful addition.
Answer every question
Q: Can children's discount tickets enjoy points?
Answer: Starting from January 1, 2023, children who have registered as members can accumulate points by using their identity information to purchase real name children's tickets. Non real name children's tickets cannot accumulate points. Attention! Natural persons over the age of 12 can apply to become frequent flyer members of "Railway Express" and participate in point accumulation reward activities.
Q: Can student discount tickets enjoy accumulated points?
Answer: Sure. Students should activate the Railway Express membership now!
Q: What valid identification documents can be used when applying for membership?
Answer: Mainland residents use their resident ID cards; Hong Kong and Macau residents are required to obtain a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau residents; Taiwanese residents are required to obtain a travel permit for Taiwan residents traveling to and from the mainland; Foreign residents are allowed to use passports according to regulations.
Q: In whose account do I accumulate points while helping Xiao Ming buy train tickets?
Answer: The points are accumulated in Xiaoming's Railway Express membership.
Purchase railway regular and count tickets
Can enjoy discounted train tickets
Taking 12306 APP as an example
Click to enter the homepage of 12306 APP
Click on "Counting · Regular Tickets"
Click "View All"
Or enter the information that you need to purchase a regular ticket
Or query the section of the counting ticket
Railway 12306 registered users can purchase for themselves and passengers under their own account who have verified their identity information and mobile phone number. The same passenger can only purchase up to two products with the same arrival and departure stations at the same time, while products with different arrival and departure stations can be purchased multiple times at the same time, and only for the passenger's own use.
The above two products are also applicable to Railway Express members, and members can accumulate travel points after purchasing and using the products.
How to use regular and count tickets?
Seat reservation method: After purchasing the product, you can make advance reservations for the corresponding station and seat category of the product on the 12306 website, the "Railway 12306" mobile app, and the automatic ticket vending machine. After booking a seat, the passenger should bring the original valid identification document used when purchasing the product to the station for ticket inspection and boarding.
Direct ticket brushing method: After purchasing the product, when the train has the corresponding destination station and remaining seats for the product, the passenger can bring the original valid ID used when purchasing the product, directly enter the station to brush the ticket and obtain the seat for boarding. The seat information is pushed to the passenger's reserved phone number.
Kind reminder: Currently, scheduled and counted tickets do not support seat reservation for reserve.
Attention!!
Member of "Railway Express"
After using a fixed or counted ticket to board the train
Can enjoy accumulated points
Ride points=fare x 5
Points on regular or count tickets
Automatically enter the account within 5 days after the expiration date
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