FAQs about your membership card

Visitors at Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales.

Your membership card is your key to over 500 special places. Here's our FAQs about the card, covering what to do if you've lost your card and where you can use it.

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Member cards not scanning 

You may have recently had problems scanning your member card when visiting our places. We’re sorry if this is the case. Please request a replacement via My National Trust, or call us on 0344 800 1895.

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Fallow deer (Dama dama) fawns at the base of a tree

Lost your membership card?  

If you've lost your card, there's no need to panic. If you have a junior membership, please call us to request a new one on 0344 800 1895. If you have any other type of membership, you can request a replacement card using My National Trust. Simply sign in or register for an account to get started.

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When will I get my card?

We’ll post your membership card and welcome pack as soon as you join the National Trust.
It can take up to 28 days to arrive, so we’ll also send a temporary card via email. With your temporary card, you can start visiting straight away.

What does the asterisk mean on my membership card?

The asterisk indicates who makes payment for the membership or who was listed first on the membership application. This helps our staff and volunteers if members choose to renew or make any changes to their membership while at a property.

Where can I use my card?

The stillness of the pool garden at Tintinhull Garden

Using your card in England, Wales and Northern Ireland 

You can use your card to explore over 500 special places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Start planning your next trip today.

The mountains and lochs of Ob Mheallaidh, Upper Loch Torridon, Scotland

Using your card in Scotland 

You can also use your card to visit heritage sites in Scotland, looked after by the National Trust for Scotland.

The sun setting over a lightly foaming sea at Burton Bradstock

Using your card across the world  

Further afield, you can use your National Trust membership card in 14 other countries, including Italy, the Bahamas and Canada.

 

Can I get in without my card?


Without your card, you may be asked to pay an admission fee. Annual and life members can return their admission tickets in exchange for some National Trust vouchers, less an admin fee.

Visitors in the summer at Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire

Why do you scan membership cards? 

We scan membership cards on entry to many of our places to accurately count and analyse member visits, as well as track and prevent fraudulent use of National Trust membership cards.

Find out more about scanning membership cards