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Smartcities Card

Smartcities is a multifunctional card which will allow you to access a number of different services and products with just one card. It can be your bus pass, donor card, library card, leisure card or your ID card.

Anyone can apply for a Smartcities card, although to apply for the Get Active subscription or the Concessionary Bus Pass, you will need to be a Southampton City Council resident. Cards are processed within 7 working days of an application form being received in the Smartcities office. PASS-Proof of age cards may take longer.

For information about each service and how to apply, browse through the links on the left side of this page. The Smartcities card is issued free of charge, some charges apply for leisure activities used.

Leisure activities at reduced rates are available with your Smartcities card. Please see the Smartcities Events link on the left side of this page.

The Get Active Subscription entitles Southampton residents in receipt of certain benefits to some great savings off the cost of leisure activities with their Smartcities card including 9 holes of golf and a 50% discount from your rental on your allotment plot. Please see the Get Active link on the left side of this page for more information.

Latest News for Senior Citizens

Senior Citizens, who are residents within the Southampton City boundary, can now apply for or renew their bus passes Online. Apply Online now or you can visit Bitterne or Central Library where staff can help you apply online using their webcam to take your photograph free of charge.

Downloadable documents

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PDF document Application form 354 KB 1secs @ 2Mbps
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