When buying a GA travelcard you take out an indefinite contract. The advantage of this is that your travelcard is automatically renewed at the end of your chosen period of validity – 1 year or 1 month. The SwissPass saves you having to think about renewing your travelcard. Your SwissPass card is valid for several years and we automatically renew your travelcard on the same card.
Minimum duration of contract.
Every GA travelcard has an initial minimum contract term of four months, regardless of the payment interval. After that, you decide whether to continue your travelcard or cancel it at the end of each travelcard month, giving notice of one travelcard month.
Cancellation reminders.
If you have a GA travelcard with annual payment, we will remind you of the optional cancellation deadline in good time before your travelcard is automatically renewed. You will receive this reminder with your annual invoice. You can subscribe to receive an e-mail or SMS reminder for this deadline in your customer account at swisspass.chLink opens in new window..
Cancellation.
We will send you the invoice for the new validity period of your GA travelcard before the automatic annual renewal. You will therefore have enough time to cancel your GA travelcard by the date specified, if you want to. Subject to the applicable deadlines, you can cancel your GA travelcard at any time, which will take effect from the end of the next travelcard month. This can be done with just a few clicks at swisspass.chLink opens in new window.. We can of course still cancel your travelcard at the usual points of sale or by phone at the SBB Contact Center.
Important.
Your Familia GA travelcard for children or young adults and the Familia GA travelcard for partners are linked to a basic GA travelcard (GA travelcard for adults, GA travelcard for young adults, young adults GA travelcard for students aged 25-30 years, GA travelcard for senior citizens or GA travelcard for disabled persons) and are cancelled as soon as the conditions for linking the card are no longer fulfilled. E.g. cancellation of the basic GA travelcard or absence of a GA travelcard needed in order for the cards to be linked.
If at least one parent in the same household has a basic GA travelcardPossible basic GA travelcards are GA travelcard for adults, GA travelcard for young adults, young adults GA travelcard for students aged 25-30 years, GA travelcard for senior citizens or GA travelcard for disabled persons., children and single young people benefit from attractive prices for other GA travelcards (Familia GA travelcard for children or young adults).
The second parent also receives a discount (Familia GA travelcard for partners) if a member of the household has a Familia GA travelcard for children or young adults in addition to the basic GA travelcard for the mother or father Please note that different documents are needed in order to purchase the Familia GA travelcard for children, the
Familia GA travelcard for young adults and the Familia GA travelcard for partners. As GA travelcards for family members are linked to a basic GA travelcard, all GA travelcards for one family must be on the SwissPass.
Children up to the age of 16Children aged from 6 to the day before their 16th birthday. can obtain a reduced GA travelcard when one parentIf one parent is absent and another person living in the same household performs parental duties, that person is equivalent to the absent parent. in the household already holds a basic GAPossible basic GA travelcards are GA travelcard for adults, GA travelcard for young adults, young adults GA travelcard for students aged 25-30 years, GA travelcard for senior citizens or GA travelcard for disabled persons. travelcard (GA travelcard for adults, GA travelcard for young adults, GA travelcard for students, GA travelcard for senior citizens or GA travelcard for disabled persons).
Tip: if children up to the age of 16Children aged from 6 to the day before their 16th birthday. travel with a GA travelcard but the parents do not hold one themselves, the GA travelcard for children is the ideal solution.
Purchase and payment options.
The Familia GA travelcard for children can only be ordered using an order form. To do this, you need your documentary proof (see below for the documents), your passport or your ID cardPassport or ID card issued in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy or Liechtenstein. and a digital passport photoChecklist for assessing photos: Taken from the front; width of face in photo min. 20 mm (max. 35 mm); eyes open – eyes must not be hidden if wearing glasses; plain background with even lighting (no shadow); must be clear with high contrast. Additionally for digital photos: Image size min. 200 × 250 pixels; File size max. 2000 KB (JPG); Adjust colours to RGB mode. If you already own a SwissPass, then you can conveniently upload your digital photo to www.swisspass.ch.. If you already own a SwissPass, then you can conveniently upload your digital photo to swisspass.chLink opens in new window.. The same applies if you have interrupted the automatic renewal of your GA travelcard on your SwissPass and would like to purchase another travelcard. You only need a photo if your previous photo was registered with us more than five years ago.
The GA travelcard for children with annual or monthly payment.
Choose whether to pay for your GA travelcard yearly or monthly. If you would rather pay in smaller, regular amounts, we recommend the GA travelcard with monthly payment for you. This gives you unlimited mobility for any number of months, subject to an applicable minimum contract term, with monthly payment by invoice or with your preferred method of paymentCash, vouchers, Reka Cheque, Reka Rail, debit or credit card (PostFinance Card, Mastercard, Visa, Reka Card, American Express, Diners, JCB or myOne). at any public transport counter.
Payment – your options at a glance.
Paying for your new travelcard.
When you order your new travelcard using an order form, you can choose whether to pay by invoice and payment slip or by credit card. Alternatively, you can order your travelcard in the online shop and pay there using a PostFinance debit card or a credit card. If you would like face-to-face advice, visit a point of sale, where you can pay by all the usual methodsCash, vouchers, Reka Cheque, Reka Rail, debit or credit card (PostFinance Card, Mastercard, Visa, Reka Card, American Express, Diners, JCB or myOne)..
I’m paying by credit card.
Pay for your new travelcard with the following credit cards:
Visa (incl. prepaid cards)
MasterCard (incl. prepaid cards)
American Express
Diners Club International
Order your travelcard and pay by credit card in the online shop, using an order form or at a point of sale. Please note:
The credit card must be in the same name as the contracting party.
The credit card will be charged once the order has been received.
I’m paying by invoice.
We will send you the invoice together with a payment slip in the post. Please note:
Your order must be placed at least ten days before your travelcard validity begins. Otherwise your payment by invoice cannot be processed and will be returned.
We will send you the invoice separately – i.e. not together with your SwissPass card. You must pay this before the first day that your travelcard is valid, otherwise you will receive a payment reminder.
Other options at the point of sale.
Pay by Maestro card, PostFinance card, credit card, Reka Cheque, vouchers or cash at the point of sale.
Payment of subsequent invoices.
Invoice by e-mail.
We will send the travelcard contracting party an e-mail once the invoice is ready in the customer account on swisspass.chLink opens in new window., where you will find all the information about paying the invoice by online banking.
Sign up to receive invoices by e-mail on swisspass.chLink opens in new window. under “Notifications” in the “Settings” menu item or on the order form.
Invoice by post.
We will send you the invoice together with a payment slip in the post.
Direct debit (LSV) and DebitDirect.
If you pay by direct debit through your bank or DebitDirect from Swiss Post, the travelcard fee will automatically be debited from your account on the date the payment is due unless you cancel in time. Fill in the form to pay by LSV or DebitDirect. If you decide to pay by direct debit through a bank, please send the signed form to your bank. If you would like to pay by DebitDirect (Swiss Post) please send the signed form to SBB AG Passenger Traffic c/o SBB Corporate Finance, Poststrasse 6, CH-3000 Bern 65. We will notify you by post or e-mail before the automatic renewal of your travelcard about the upcoming direct debit.
E-bill directly to your e-banking account.
Paying is even more convenient with the e-bill service from Swiss banks. We will send you the e-bill electronically to the billing inbox in your e-banking account. You do not have to read in a payment slip. Simply check the invoice and authorise payment with just a few clicks. Sign up for e-banking with your bank under the menu item E-billing/invoicing at SBB to receive e-bills.
Please note: You will not receive any additional invoicing information from us by post or e-mail when you pay by e-bill. We recommend that you sign up for reminders at swisspass.chLink opens in new window. and we will then remind you in good time, by e-mail or SMS, of your travelcard’s possible cancellation date.
Other options at the point of sale.
Pay by Maestro card, PostFinance card, credit card, Reka Cheque, vouchers or cash at the point of sale.
SwissPass delivery.
Your GA travelcard on your SwissPass will be delivered by post within around ten days. If you need your GA travelcard to be valid sooner than this, we will issue you with a temporary SwissPass. If you order online, print this out as a PDF; if you order at a ticket counter, bring all of your documents with you and you will receive it there.
Required documents.
A current, good-quality, colour, digital passport photoChecklist for assessing photos: Taken from the front; width of face in photo min. 20 mm (max. 35 mm); eyes open – eyes must not be hidden if wearing glasses; plain background with even lighting (no shadow); must be clear with high contrast. Additionally for digital photos: Image size min. 200 × 250 pixels; File size max. 2000 KB (JPG); Adjust colours to RGB mode. If you already own a SwissPass, then you can conveniently upload your digital photo to www.swisspass.ch.. If you already own a SwissPass, then you can conveniently upload your digital photo to swisspass.ch.Link opens in new window.
Copy of the passport or ID cardPassport or ID card issued in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy or Liechtenstein. of all persons.
For married parents and registered partnerships or single parents: Copy of family certificate/partnership certificate or the child’s birth certificate.
Cohabiting parents or parent: Copy of family certificate/partnership certificate of the person with a child/children or the child’s birth certificate.
Child does not live with the parent who has a basic GA travelcard (parents have separate residences/parents are divorced): Copy of the family certificate of the person(s) with a child/children.
Young adults aged between 16 and 25 yearsUp to their 25th birthday. can obtain a reduced price GA travelcard if one parentIf one parent is absent and another person living in the same household performs parental duties, that person is equivalent to the absent parent. in the household already has a basic GA travelcardPossible basic GA travelcards are GA travelcard for adults, GA travelcard for young adults, young adults GA travelcard for students aged 25-30 years, GA travelcard for senior citizens or GA travelcard for disabled persons. (GA travelcard for adults, GA travelcard for young adults, young adults GA travelcard for students aged 25-30 years, GA travelcard for senior citizens or GA travelcard for disabled persons).
Purchase and payment options.
The Familia GA travelcard for young adults can only be ordered using an order form. To do this, you need your documentary proof (see below for the documents), your passport or your ID cardPassport or ID card issued in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy or Liechtenstein. and a digital passport photoChecklist for assessing photos: Taken from the front; width of face in photo min. 20 mm (max. 35 mm); eyes open – eyes must not be hidden if wearing glasses; plain background with even lighting (no shadow); must be clear with high contrast. Additionally for digital photos: Image size min. 200 × 250 pixels; File size max. 2000 KB (JPG); Adjust colours to RGB mode. If you already own a SwissPass, then you can conveniently upload your digital photo to www.swisspass.ch.. If you already own a SwissPass, then you can conveniently upload your digital photo to swisspass.chLink opens in new window.. The same applies if you have interrupted the automatic renewal of your GA travelcard on your SwissPass and would like to purchase another travelcard. You only need a photo if your previous photo was registered with us more than five years ago.
The GA travelcard for young adults with annual or monthly payment.
Choose whether to pay for your GA travelcard yearly or monthly. If you would rather pay in smaller, regular amounts, we recommend the GA travelcard with monthly payment for you. This gives you unlimited mobility for any number of months, subject to an applicable minimum contract term, with monthly payment by invoice or with your preferred method of paymentCash, vouchers, Reka Cheque, Reka Rail, debit or credit card (PostFinance Card, Mastercard, Visa, Reka Card, American Express, Diners, JCB or myOne). at any public transport counter.
Payment – your options at a glance.
Paying for your new travelcard.
When you order your new travelcard using an order form, you can choose whether to pay by invoice and payment slip or by credit card. Alternatively, you can order your travelcard in the online shop and pay there using a PostFinance debit card or a credit card. If you would like face-to-face advice, visit a point of sale, where you can pay by all the usual methodsCash, vouchers, Reka Cheque, Reka Rail, debit or credit card (PostFinance Card, Mastercard, Visa, Reka Card, American Express, Diners, JCB or myOne)..
I’m paying by credit card.
Pay for your new travelcard with the following credit cards:
Visa (incl. prepaid cards)
MasterCard (incl. prepaid cards)
American Express
Diners Club International
Order your travelcard and pay by credit card in the online shop, using an order form or at a point of sale. Please note:
The credit card must be in the same name as the contracting party.
The credit card will be charged once the order has been received.
I’m paying by invoice.
We will send you the invoice together with a payment slip in the post. Please note:
Your order must be placed at least ten days before your travelcard validity begins. Otherwise your payment by invoice cannot be processed and will be returned.
We will send you the invoice separately – i.e. not together with your SwissPass card. You must pay this before the first day that your travelcard is valid, otherwise you will receive a payment reminder.
Other options at the point of sale.
Pay by Maestro card, PostFinance card, credit card, Reka Cheque, vouchers or cash at the point of sale.
Payment of subsequent invoices.
Invoice by e-mail.
We will send the travelcard contracting party an e-mail once the invoice is ready in the customer account on swisspass.chLink opens in new window., where you will find all the information about paying the invoice by online banking.
Sign up to receive invoices by e-mail on swisspass.chLink opens in new window. under “Notifications” in the “Settings” menu item or on the order form.
Invoice by post.
We will send you the invoice together with a payment slip in the post.
Direct debit (LSV) and DebitDirect.
If you pay by direct debit through your bank or DebitDirect from Swiss Post, the travelcard fee will automatically be debited from your account on the date the payment is due unless you cancel in time. Fill in the form to pay by LSV or DebitDirect. If you decide to pay by direct debit through a bank, please send the signed form to your bank. If you would like to pay by DebitDirect (Swiss Post) please send the signed form to SBB AG Passenger Traffic c/o SBB Corporate Finance, Poststrasse 6, CH-3000 Bern 65. We will notify you by post or e-mail before the automatic renewal of your travelcard about the upcoming direct debit.
E-bill directly to your e-banking account.
Paying is even more convenient with the e-bill service from Swiss banks. We will send you the e-bill electronically to the billing inbox in your e-banking account. You do not have to read in a payment slip. Simply check the invoice and authorise payment with just a few clicks. Sign up for e-banking with your bank under the menu item E-billing/invoicing at SBB to receive e-bills.
Please note: You will not receive any additional invoicing information from us by post or e-mail when you pay by e-bill. We recommend that you sign up for reminders at swisspass.chLink opens in new window. and we will then remind you in good time, by e-mail or SMS, of your travelcard’s possible cancellation date.
Other options at the point of sale.
Pay by Maestro card, PostFinance card, credit card, Reka Cheque, vouchers or cash at the point of sale.
SwissPass delivery.
Your GA travelcard on your SwissPass will be delivered by post within around ten days. If you need your GA travelcard to be valid sooner than this, we will issue you with a temporary SwissPass. If you order online, print this out as a PDF; if you order at a ticket counter, bring all of your documents with you and you will receive it there.
Required documents.
A current, good-quality, colour, digital passport photoChecklist for assessing photos: Taken from the front; width of face in photo min. 20 mm (max. 35 mm); eyes open – eyes must not be hidden if wearing glasses; plain background with even lighting (no shadow); must be clear with high contrast. Additionally for digital photos: Image size min. 200 × 250 pixels; File size max. 2000 KB (JPG); Adjust colours to RGB mode. If you already own a SwissPass, then you can conveniently upload your digital photo to www.swisspass.ch.. If you already own a SwissPass, then you can conveniently upload your digital photo to swisspass.ch.Link opens in new window.
Copy of the passport or ID card for all individualsPassport or ID card from Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy or Liechtenstein; for initial orders only (resident in Switzerland for at least six months at the time of the signing of the contract).
Child does not live with the parent who has a basic GA travelcard (parents with separate residences/ parents are divorced): copy of the family certificate of the person(s) with a child/children, certificate of residence formThe written confirmation from the community of residence/residents’ association may not be more than 30 days old and must contain the following information: surname, first name, address, date of birth, marital status. for young adults over the age of 16 and for the parent without a basic GA travelcard
Married parents/registered partnerships or single parents: copy of the family certificate/family record book/partnership certificate or copy of the child's birth certificate, written confirmation from the community of residence (proof of residence certificate, etc.)The written confirmation from the community of residence/residents’ association may not be more than 30 days old and must contain the following information: surname, first name, address, date of birth, marital status. for all children over the age of 16 and for all adults (all GA travelcard holders must be listed)
Cohabiting parents or parent: copy of the family certificate/family record book/partnership certificate of the person with a child or, copy of the child's birth certificate, written confirmation from the community of residence (proof of residence certificate, etc.)The written confirmation from the community of residence/residents’ association may not be more than 30 days old and must contain the following information: surname, first name, address, date of birth, marital status. for both cohabiting parents as well as for children over the age of 16
The second parent can obtain a reduced-price GA travelcard, if there is at least one Familia GA travelcard for children or Familia GA travelcard for young adults in the household. in addition to a basic GAPossible basic GA travelcards are GA travelcard for adults, GA travelcard for young adults, young adults GA travelcard for students aged 25-30 years, GA travelcard for senior citizens or GA travelcard for disabled persons. travelcard held by the father or motherIf one parent is absent and another person living in the same household performs parental duties, that person is equivalent to the absent parent..
Purchase and payment options.
The Familia GA travelcard for partners can only be ordered using an order form. To do this, you need your documentary proof (see below for the documents), your passport or your ID cardPassport or ID card issued in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy or Liechtenstein. and a digital passport photoChecklist for assessing photos: Taken from the front; width of face in photo min. 20 mm (max. 35 mm); eyes open – eyes must not be hidden if wearing glasses; plain background with even lighting (no shadow); must be clear with high contrast. Additionally for digital photos: Image size min. 200 × 250 pixels; File size max. 2000 KB (JPG); Adjust colours to RGB mode. If you already own a SwissPass, then you can conveniently upload your digital photo to www.swisspass.ch.. If you already own a SwissPass, then you can conveniently upload your digital photo to swisspass.chLink opens in new window.. The same applies if you have interrupted the automatic renewal of your GA travelcard on your SwissPass and would like to purchase another travelcard. You only need a photo if your previous photo was registered with us more than ten years ago.
The GA travelcard for partners with annual or monthly payment.
Choose whether to pay for your GA travelcard yearly or monthly. If you would rather pay in smaller, regular amounts, we recommend the GA travelcard with monthly payment for you. This gives you unlimited mobility for any number of months, subject to an applicable minimum contract term, with monthly payment by invoice or with your preferred method of paymentCash, vouchers, Reka Cheque, Reka Rail, debit or credit card (PostFinance Card, Mastercard, Visa, Reka Card, American Express, Diners, JCB or myOne). at any public transport counter.
Payment – your options at a glance.
Paying for your new travelcard.
When you order your new travelcard using an order form, you can choose whether to pay by invoice and payment slip or by credit card. Alternatively, you can order your travelcard in the online shop and pay there using a PostFinance debit card or a credit card. If you would like face-to-face advice, visit a point of sale, where you can pay by all the usual methodsCash, vouchers, Reka Cheque, Reka Rail, debit or credit card (PostFinance Card, Mastercard, Visa, Reka Card, American Express, Diners, JCB or myOne)..
I’m paying by credit card.
Pay for your new travelcard with the following credit cards:
Visa (incl. prepaid cards)
MasterCard (incl. prepaid cards)
American Express
Diners Club International
Order your travelcard and pay by credit card in the online shop, using an order form or at a point of sale. Please note:
The credit card must be in the same name as the contracting party.
The credit card will be charged once the order has been received.
I’m paying by invoice.
We will send you the invoice together with a payment slip in the post. Please note:
Your order must be placed at least ten days before your travelcard validity begins. Otherwise your payment by invoice cannot be processed and will be returned.
We will send you the invoice separately – i.e. not together with your SwissPass card. You must pay this before the first day that your travelcard is valid, otherwise you will receive a payment reminder.
Other options at the point of sale.
Pay by Maestro card, PostFinance card, credit card, Reka Cheque, vouchers or cash at the point of sale.
Payment of subsequent invoices.
Invoice by e-mail.
We will send the travelcard contracting party an e-mail once the invoice is ready in the customer account on swisspass.chLink opens in new window., where you will find all the information about paying the invoice by online banking.
Sign up to receive invoices by e-mail on swisspass.chLink opens in new window. under “Notifications” in the “Settings” menu item or on the order form.
Invoice by post.
We will send you the invoice together with a payment slip in the post.
Direct debit (LSV) and DebitDirect.
If you pay by direct debit through your bank or DebitDirect from Swiss Post, the travelcard fee will automatically be debited from your account on the date the payment is due unless you cancel in time. Fill in the form to pay by LSV or DebitDirect. If you decide to pay by direct debit through a bank, please send the signed form to your bank. If you would like to pay by DebitDirect (Swiss Post) please send the signed form to SBB AG Passenger Traffic c/o SBB Corporate Finance, Poststrasse 6, CH-3000 Bern 65. We will notify you by post or e-mail before the automatic renewal of your travelcard about the upcoming direct debit.
E-bill directly to your e-banking account.
Paying is even more convenient with the e-bill service from Swiss banks. We will send you the e-bill electronically to the billing inbox in your e-banking account. You do not have to read in a payment slip. Simply check the invoice and authorise payment with just a few clicks. Sign up for e-banking with your bank under the menu item E-billing/invoicing at SBB to receive e-bills.
Please note: You will not receive any additional invoicing information from us by post or e-mail when you pay by e-bill. We recommend that you sign up for reminders at swisspass.chLink opens in new window. and we will then remind you in good time, by e-mail or SMS, of your travelcard’s possible cancellation date.
Other options at the point of sale.
Pay by Maestro card, PostFinance card, credit card, Reka Cheque, vouchers or cash at the point of sale.
SwissPass delivery.
Your GA travelcard on your SwissPass will be delivered by post within around ten days. If you need your GA travelcard to be valid sooner than this, we will issue you with a temporary SwissPass. If you order online, print this out as a PDF; if you order at a ticket counter, bring all of your documents with you and you will receive it there.
Required documents.
A current, good-quality, colour, digital passport photoChecklist for assessing photos: Taken from the front; width of face in photo min. 20 mm (max. 35 mm); eyes open – eyes must not be hidden if wearing glasses; plain background with even lighting (no shadow); must be clear with high contrast. Additionally for digital photos: Image size min. 200 × 250 pixels; File size max. 2000 KB (JPG); Adjust colours to RGB mode. If you already own a SwissPass, then you can conveniently upload your digital photo to www.swisspass.ch.. If you already own a SwissPass, then you can conveniently upload your digital photo to swisspass.ch.Link opens in new window.
Copy of the passport or ID card for all individualsPassport or ID card from Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy or Liechtenstein; for initial orders only (resident in Switzerland for at least six months at the time of the signing of the contract).
For married parents and registered partnerships or single parents: Copy of family certificate/partnership certificate or the child’s birth certificate, written confirmation from the community of residence/residents’ association (residence certificate etc.)The written confirmation from the community of residence/residents’ association may not be more than 30 days old and must contain the following information: surname, first name, address, date of birth, marital status. for all children aged over 16 years and for all adult persons (all GA travelcard holders must be listed)
Cohabiting parents or parent: Copy of family certificate/partnership certificate of the person with a child/children or the child’s birth certificate, written confirmation from the community of residence/residents’ association (residence certificate etc.)The written confirmation from the community of residence/residents’ association may not be more than 30 days old and must contain the following information: surname, first name, address, date of birth, marital status. for both persons cohabiting and for children aged 16 years and over.
