What is the minimum duration of the GA Travelcard?

The minimum contract duration of your GA Travelcard is six months. No early cancellation is possible before the six months is up. Go to cancellation dates

How much money will I get back if I cancel my GA Travelcard early?

The repayment amount is calculated for each month of use, not each day of use. For each month used, 9% of the purchase price will be deducted. An administration fee is also charged. Example: GA adult, 2nd class, price with annual payment: 3995 francs. Example 1: Refund after eight months: 3995 francs less 8*9% (2876.40 francs) ./. administration fee CHF 10.– Refund amount = CHF 1108.– Example 2: Refund after 2 years and six months: 3995 francs less 6*9% (2157.30 francs) ./. administration fee CHF 10.– Refund amount = CHF 1827.–

How can I cancel my GA Travelcard with annual payment?

If you no longer need your GA Travelcard with annual payment, you can cancel it six months after the first day of validity at the earliest. You must inform us of your wish to cancel the travelcard at least one contract month in advance before the end of each contract month. On swisspass.ch you can only cancel your GA Travelcard with effect from the end of the travelcard year. If you wish to cancel your GA Travelcard before the end of the travelcard year, please contact a staffed point of sale or call the SBB Contact Center. Here's an example: GA Travelcard with annual payment, valid from 13 December 2024 to 12 December 2025. The earliest you can cancel is after six months, meaning as of 12 June 2025. The cancellation request must be submitted one month in advance, meaning by 12 May 2025 (via SBB Contact Center or point of sale). A cancellation taking effect from the end of the travelcard year (12 December 2025) must be submitted at least one month in advance, meaning by 12 November 2025 (via swisspass.chLink opens in new window. , SBB Contact Center or point of sale). Important: if your GA Travelcard is a basic GA Travelcard linked to another GA Travelcard (e.g. your partner has a GA Travelcard for Duos), cancelling your basic GA Travelcard will also cancel the GA Travelcards linked to it. Basic GA Travelcards can be: GA Travelcard for Adults, GA Travelcard for Youth, GA Travelcard for 25 Year Olds, GA Travelcard for sSeniors s or GA Travelcard for Disabled Persons.

Will I receive a cancellation confirmation?

When you cancel your GA Travelcard, you can receive a cancellation confirmation either at the SBB counter, by post or by e-mail. You can also view and download the cancellation confirmation in your customer account on swisspass.chLink opens in new window. .

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How can I cancel my GA Travelcard?

Cancel your GA Travelcard in just a few clicks on swisspass.ch.

Here’s how it works:

Open swisspass.ch and log in using your personal details.
Select “Cancellation information” under the “Travelcard” tab.
Select “Send cancellation” and follow the instructions.

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Frequently asked questions.

You can cancel your GA Travelcard at the earliest six months after the first day of validity. If you no longer need your travelcard for its next period of validity, you must cancel it by the last possible cancellation date (at least one travelcard month in advance). You will find the cancellation date for your travelcard’s new validity period on swisspass.chLink opens in new window. under “Travelcards”. You will also receive a reminder in advance by post about your cancellation options.

The repayment amount is calculated for each month of use, not each day of use. For each month used, 9% of the purchase price will be deducted. An administration fee is also charged.

Example: GA adult, 2nd class, price with annual payment: 3995 francs.

Example 1: Refund after eight months:
3995 francs less 8*9% (2876.40 francs)
./. administration fee CHF 10.–
Refund amount = CHF 1108.–
Example 2: Refund after 2 years and six months:
3995 francs less 6*9% (2157.30 francs)
./. administration fee CHF 10.–
Refund amount = CHF 1827.–

If you no longer need your GA Travelcard with annual payment, you can cancel it six months after the first day of validity at the earliest. You must inform us of your wish to cancel the travelcard at least one contract month in advance before the end of each contract month.

On swisspass.ch you can only cancel your GA Travelcard with effect from the end of the travelcard year.

If you wish to cancel your GA Travelcard before the end of the travelcard year, please contact a staffed point of sale or call the SBB Contact Center.

Here's an example:

GA Travelcard with annual payment, valid from 13 December 2024 to 12 December 2025.

The earliest you can cancel is after six months, meaning as of 12 June 2025. The cancellation request must be submitted one month in advance, meaning by 12 May 2025 (via SBB Contact Center or point of sale).
A cancellation taking effect from the end of the travelcard year (12 December 2025) must be submitted at least one month in advance, meaning by 12 November 2025 (via swisspass.chLink opens in new window., SBB Contact Center or point of sale).

Important: if your GA Travelcard is a basic GA Travelcard linked to another GA Travelcard (e.g. your partner has a GA Travelcard for Duos), cancelling your basic GA Travelcard will also cancel the GA Travelcards linked to it. Basic GA Travelcards can be: GA Travelcard for Adults, GA Travelcard for Youth, GA Travelcard for 25 Year Olds, GA Travelcard for sSeniors s or GA Travelcard for Disabled Persons.

You can cancel your GA Travelcard with monthly payment at the earliest six months after the first day of validity. You must inform us of your wish to cancel the travelcard at least one contract month in advance before the end of each contract month. You can do this with just a few clicks at swisspass.chLink opens in new window.. Alternatively, you can still inform us of your wish to cancel your travelcard at staffed points of sale or by telephone via the SBB Contact Center.

Important: if your GA Travelcard is a basic GA Travelcard linked to another GA Travelcard (e.g. your partner has a GA Travelcard for Duos), cancelling your travelcard will also cancel the GA Travelcards linked to it. Basic GA Travelcards can be: GA Travelcard for Adults, GA Travelcard for Youth, GA Travelcard for 25 Year Olds, GA Travelcard for Seniors or GA Travelcard for Disabled Persons.

If you can no longer use your GA Travelcard because of a proven inability to travel (illness, accident or death), you can terminate the contract. Please complete the relevant form.

Form for GA Travelcard refund due to accident or illness
Form for GA Travelcard cancellation in the event of a death

If your GA Travelcard is a basic GA Travelcard (GA Travelcard for Adults, GA Travelcard for Youth, GA Travelcard for 25 Year Olds, GA Travelcard for Seniors or GA Travelcard for Disabled Persons), cancelling the basic GA Travelcard will also cancel all GA Travelcards linked to it (linked GA Travelcards are the GA Travelcard for Duos P, GA Travelcard Familia for Children, GA Travelcard Familia for Youth, GA Travelcard Familia for Adults)

If a family member or a person in the same household still needs a GA Travelcard, a new GA Travelcard can be purchased for them.

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How do I set up a cancellation reminder for my GA Travelcard?

You will be sent a reminder by post two months before the automatic renewal date, together with the annual invoice. You can also set up e-mail or SMS notifications on swisspass.ch.

Here’s how it works:

Open swisspass.ch and log in using your personal details.
Move your mouse over your initials in the top right-hand corner.
Select “Contact channel”.
You can now select the type of cancellation reminder you want.
If you manage several travelcards in your customer account on swisspass.ch, your contact settings will apply to each of them.

Go to the contact settings on swisspass.ch

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All you need to know about cancelling your GA Travelcard.

How can I cancel my GA Travelcard?

Frequently asked questions.

What is the cancellation date for my GA Travelcard?

What is the minimum duration of the GA Travelcard?

How much money will I get back if I cancel my GA Travelcard early?

How can I cancel my GA Travelcard with annual payment?

How can I cancel my GA Travelcard with monthly payment?

What happens to the GA Travelcard in the event of severe illness or death?

What happens to the GA Travelcard of other family members or the GA Travelcard of people in the same household after cancellation?

Will I receive a cancellation confirmation?

How do I set up a cancellation reminder for my GA Travelcard?

Other customers are asking these questions.

Refund of duplicate tickets

Swiss Travel Pass Flex - Cancel/Refund rules

Is it possible to transfer Swiss Travel Passes to another traveler

Want to get in touch with us?

SBB Chat.

SBB Contact Center.

SBB Community.

Personal consultation.

Similar topics.

Store GA Travelcard

Switch travelcard

My travelcards on the SwissPass

Renew travelcard