Credit for the discontinuation of the GA Junior Travelcard for students.
The GA Junior Travelcard for students is no longer available as of 13 December 2020.
When the GA Travelcard is renewed after this date, it will be automatically converted. If the travelcard holder is still aged 25 at the time of travelcard renewal, the travelcard will be converted to the newly introduced GA Travelcard for 25 year olds. If the travelcard holder is older, it will be converted to the GA Travelcard for adults.
In the event that the GA Travelcard is no longer required, it is possible to cancel the travelcard on the next possible date. The notice period is one month following the end of the minimum contract period. More information on this can be found in your customer account page on swisspass.chLink opens in new window..
One-off account credit.
All customers in possession of a valid GA Junior Travelcard for students on 12 December 2020, receive a one-off credit payment of CHF 500 in the case of a 2nd class GA Travelcard, or CHF 850 in the case of a 1st class GA Travelcard. This payment will be processed for travelcards with both annual and monthly invoicing. The amount was automatically credited to the SwissPass account of the contracting party, i.e. the recipient of the invoice, on 14 December 2020 and will be deducted from the next invoice. The credit cannot be paid out in cash. If the GA Travelcard is not renewed, the amount will be paid out via a final settlement to the relevant bank or postal account.
FAQs on change to the product range.
No, this measure only affects 25 to 30 year olds who are studying at a recognised university or university of applied sciences and have a GA Junior Travelcard for students.
Under 25s can still receive the discounted GA Travelcard Youth or the Familia GA Travelcard Youth. For 25 year olds, i.e. up until their 26th birthday, there is the new GA Travelcard for 25 year olds, and for those aged 26 and over the GA Travelcard for adults.
It is also possible to get a Duo partner GA Travelcard if another person in your household has a GA Travelcard.
The GA Junior Travelcard for students will remain valid for the travelcard period that has been paid for. The travelcard will automatically convert at the next renewal. If the travelcard holder is still aged 25 at the time of travelcard renewal, the travelcard will be converted to the newly introduced GA Travelcard for 25 year olds. If the travelcard holder is older, it will be converted to the GA Travelcard for adults.
It is also possible to get a Duo partner GA Travelcard if another person in the household has a GA Travelcard.
Anyone who is 25 years old can benefit from the GA Travelcard for 25 year olds.
Customers with a GA Travelcard Youth or Familia GA Travelcard Youth can therefore benefit from a discount in relation to the GA Travelcard for adults up until their 26th birthday as they transition to the adult bracket.
With annual invoicing, the GA Travelcard for 25 year olds costs:
CHF 5450 per year in 1st class
CHF 3360 per year in 2nd class
With monthly invoicing, the GA Travelcard for 25 year olds costs:
CHF 475 per month in 1st class
CHF 300 per month in 2nd class
FAQs about the one-off account credit.
All customers in possession of a valid GA Junior Travelcard for students on 12 December 2020 receive a one-off credit payment of CHF 500 in the case of a 2nd class GA Travelcard, or CHF 850 in the case of a 1st class GA Travelcard. It doesn’t matter if you pay for your travelcard annually or monthly.
The money will be credited to the SwissPass account of the party to the contract.
Where the GA Junior Travelcards for students that were paid for by an employer via a business travel contract, the credit will be paid directly to the company.
As long as you were in possession of a valid GA Junior Travelcard for students on 12 December 2020, you will automatically receive the credit. You do not need to take any action.
The credit will be automatically deducted from the next travelcard invoice. For GA Travelcards with an annual invoice, customers may be required to wait up to a year depending on travelcard renewal dates. The credit cannot be paid out in cash.
Yes, you need to pay the invoice. The credit will appear on the next invoice issued after 14 December 2020. If the GA Travelcard is not renewed, the amount will be paid out via a final settlement to the relevant bank or postal account.
Yes, all customers in possession of a valid GA Junior Travelcard for students on 12 December 2020 receive the credit. If the GA Travelcard is not renewed, the amount will be paid out via a final settlement to the relevant bank or postal account. To do this you can enter your IBAN in your account on swisspass.chLink opens in new window..
If the GA travelcard is not renewed, the amount will be paid out via a final settlement to the relevant bank or postal account. To do this you can enter your IBAN in your account on swisspass.chLink opens in new window..
The credit is earmarked for a specific purpose and will be automatically deducted from the next GA Travelcard invoice.
If you switch from a 2nd class GA Travelcard to a 1st class GA Travelcard, the credit can still be deducted from your payment. If you switch from a 1st class GA Travelcard to a 2nd class GA Travelcard or from a GA Travelcard to a Half Fare Travelcard, the credit will still be deducted from your payment. The same applies, for example, if you switch from a GA Travelcard for adults to a Duo partner GA Travelcard.
Provided you are the contracting party i.e. the recipient of the invoice, you can see the credit on swisspass.chLink opens in new window. in the Invoices section.
In addition you will see the credit on the next invoice with the label “Credit because of the withdrawal of the GA Travelcard Youth for students”.
No, the credit cannot be paid out in cash because it is earmarked for a specific purpose.
No, the credit is personal and belongs to the contracting party, i.e. the recipient of the invoice, and is not transferable.
