Have you reached the nifty fifty? Crossed the line of the sweet Five-Oh? Well, buckle up because you are in for a treat. We are letting you in on a little (open) secret which actually not many people know about. And they should!

Discounts or free travel options – you probably have heard of the different types of government concession cards that your local public transport system offers for senior citizens. But do you know of the National Seniors Card? Trust us when we say: this one truly has a place in your wallet. Read on to learn more about this gem.

What is the National Seniors Card?

Unlike its name (eh… seniors who?), the National Seniors Card gives you access to a fantastic bunch of savings and entertainment offers – especially for the young-at-heart ones! The card is part of the National Seniors Australia membership and you will receive it once you sign up for this great initiative. To note: this is not the same as the government-issued cards.

So, what’s the deal? If you are 50 years of age or older you can benefit from extra senior discounts. Fresh rewards coming in hot!

National Seniors Australia is the leading advocacy group for senior Australians. The not-for-profit organisation is committed to help with pension poverty and improving life as an experienced Aussie and has been working towards these goals for over 45 years. Sign up for the membership program, receive a fancy card and get started on the budget harvest.

What is the difference between the government concession cards and the National Seniors Card?

Most concession cards are issued by the government to support senior Australian citizens. Most commonly and depending on the state or territory you are living in, concession cards apply a discount on travelling via public transport or give you cheaper access to healthcare treatments.

The National Seniors Card aims to reduce pension poverty by offering a great selection of discounts and benefits that allow you to save on more than just public transport and healthcare. The card is designed to cater for a more affordable private lifestyle, giving you the opportunity to adjust your house and home, review your finance setup, get cheaper insurance, enjoy plenty of entertainment options – and all that while spending less coins.

How much does it cost to become a member and is it worth it?

There are two options you can choose from:

• Single Membership: ‘Treat yourself’ is your life motto? This one might be for you. Prices start from $49.50 for a 1-year membership.
  
  

• Joint Membership: Feeling spendy with your precious one? Grab a year’s worth of discounts for $80.

Both membership types can also be purchased for 2, 3 or 5 years up front and you get to save on every additional year you purchase on top. It’s a rewards inception right here!

With the range of offers on hand and the motivation to make the most out of the card, we are confident that you will get your money’s worth back very, very soon.

What discounts does the National Seniors Card provide to over 50s?

Picture this:

You start your day by finally booking the Jetstar flights (save!) for that trip you wanted to go on. And while you are on it, you also secure travel insurance since you got a 10% discount (save!). For lunch, your HelloFresh order (save!) has just arrived which will fill you up before picking up your new glasses from Specsavers (save!) and maybe some fresh flowers (save!) to earn some good karma points with your special one. You end the day by going to the movies (save!) and spend the 35% discount for the tickets on a big bucket of popcorn instead.

We count a grand total of six moments of saving a good buck in this scenario. And that was only a day! Imagine what a year’s worth of discounts can get you for a mere membership fee.

With the National Seniors Card you get access to a variety of discounts and savings. National Seniors Australia got more than 50 offers in store. From entertainment passes to food subscriptions, health treatments and home improvements, giftcards, insurance, travel benefits, financial advice and more – the earlier you sign up, the more discounts are in your pocket.

How to sign up for the National Seniors Card?

To receive the National Seniors Card, simply join the membership. Visit the website and follow these steps:

• Step 1: Choose between the Single or Joint membership type.

• Step 2: Decide whether you want to join for one year or longer.

• Step 3: Enter your personal information into the form.

• Step 4: Send off the application and wait for the card to arrive.

• Step 5: Get ready to save some $$$!

Or if you prefer to speak to someone directly and set up your membership together, feel free to call the National Seniors Australia team under 1300 76 50 50.

What other benefits does the membership bring?

Hold up. Wait. Waaait. There is even more to the membership than the many fantastic rewards with the National Seniors Card. The membership also includes the following:

• 4x copies of the National Seniors Australia’s “Our Generation” magazine per year

• Weekly news

• Discounts with Australia’s leading retailers and access to member-only discounts

• Updates and involvement on the advocacy campaigns

• Option to join events, social outings and guest speakers in your local branch

• Access to the Financial Literacy Service

• Insurance packages designed for you, including car, home, caravan, travel and health

Besides these great additions, it might give you an incentive to go and cross off some things on your bucket list. Set up for an adventure, invite your friend for lunch, update your insurance or do something nice for your local community at Lifestyle Communities®. Maintaining an active social life is important for many reasons – so why not saving along the way?

If you are looking for more benefits to catch, check this out or get in touch with our team.