Bus Pass & Railcard Photos
Take perfect ID photos for your railcard or bus pass in just a few minutes. Pop into our shops or visit a photo booth!
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Get bus pass & railcard photos near you
Professional-quality ID photos for railcards and bus passes, ready in minutes.
In-store Bus & Railcard Photos
Our in-store experts will take perfect photos, print them out, and can email you a digital copy.
Bus & Railcard Photo Booths
Take your photo at our self-service booths, get your prints, and enter your email to get a digital version.
Online Bus & Railcard Photos
Take a bus pass or railcard photo at home and order prints online (digital copy not included).
Railcard & bus pass photos at Max Spielmann
We offer perfect ID photos for all railcards and bus passes!
Printed railcard photos
You’ll get a set of printed ID photos, perfect for buying railcards and bus passes in person.
Digital railcard photos
We’ll email you a digital copy of your railcard or bus pass photo, ready for online applications.
Expert compliance checks
Our in-store experts run checks to ensure your railcard photo will be accepted.
Quick & easy photos
Whether it’s a shop or booth, we’ll take, print, and check your photos in just a few minutes.
Requirements for UK bus pass & railcard photos
We’ll always check your photos meet the right rules, but here are the most important requirements to be aware of.
Railcard photo specifications
Most railcard applications are submitted online these days, so you’ll need a digital railcard photo that meets these requirements:
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Under 5MB, jpg, .jpeg or .png format
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300 dpi resolution at least
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Face clearly visible and filling 70% of the frame
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Head and shoulders in close-up
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A plain, light background works best
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Colour preferred, but black & white is accepted
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No hats or hair obscuring your face
Bus pass photo specifications
Specific bus pass rules depend on where you live, so check your local council’s guidance before visiting our shop. Here’s a quick summary of the basic rules:
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Size varies between councils
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Face filling about 75% of the frame
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Head and shoulders close-up
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A plain light background
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Photo in full colour, black & white usually rejected
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No hats or hair obscuring your face
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Usually taken in the last 6 months
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Must be a clear likeness of you!
How to get bus pass & railcard photos near you
No drama, no stress. We offer perfect ID photos for everything from 16-25 railcards to older person’s bus passes - just follow these 3 very simple steps!
Check what you need
Look at your railcard or council’s specific photo rules before visiting our shops.
We take your photo
Our in-store colleagues help with everything, while our booths offer really simple instructions.
You get your photos
You’ll get a set of printed copies, with the option to send a digital copy to your email (required if you’re applying online!).
Frequently asked questions about railcard & bus pass photos
How much are your bus pass & railcard photos?
Bus pass & railcard photos cost £11.99 in our shops, and £10 at our self-service photo booths. Our booths are really quick and easy, while our shops can run checks to ensure your ID photos meet the specific requirements you need.
What photo do I need for a railcard?
You’ll need a digital photo in .jpg, .jpeg or .png format if you’re applying online. This file must be under 5MB, at least 300dpi, and show a close-up of your face filling about 70% of the frame.
If you’re applying for a railcard in person at the train station, you’ll usually need to take a printed 35x45mm passport-size photo instead. Either way, our shops and booths offer everything you need!
What photo do I need for a bus pass?
This depends on your local council and bus network, as rules often vary across the UK. Most councils accept a standard passport-style photo, but you’ll need to check your local council’s website to confirm exactly what they need!
How quickly can I get a bus or railcard photo?
It usually takes less than 3 minutes! Whether you’re visiting a shop or a booth, you’ll have your perfect bus and railcard photos before you know it.