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We have been told that when you reach 65 you can get discount cards from, I believe, Social Security. We have been told there are two types, one green card and one gold card which gives higher benefits. To get the gold card you have to prove income so are assuming if you have less you get more but don't know if this is the case. Can anyone tell us about these cards such as what benefits you get and confirm if it is Social Security we need to visit? Thanks for your help.

Fred James

Everything you need to know and a downloadable application form is here:-

http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/funda...mitem_view_pub

jdr

Link is bust Fred.

Fred James

Works OK for me. I have been having trouble with a number of sites today.

Try it again.

jdr

Just get this, maybe a hiccup at their end.

Fred James

I just checked it again - works fine.

Try this Tinyurl http://tinyurl.com/bbmdfa

jdr

Just had a clear out, but still get the same even with the other link, will try again tomorrow.

Fred James

It's not really worth the effort - you get cheaper glasses if you go to specific opticians and a cheap menu del dia at the local pensionistas club.

Oh yes - cheap haircuts as well!

jdr

Cheers Fred, I will give it a miss then, my daughter cuts my hair and the rest is not worth worrying about like you say.
I thought it might be free trains and buses. ;-))

Fred James

You get cheaper fares on the trains by getting a "gold card" from RENFRE.

That's a good deal if you want a cheap trip to Madrid on the AVE.

jdr

Thanks I will look into it, does it include dependants or will she have to stay at home ? ;-))

Fred James

I guess not but you could try booking online.

If not I'm sure she will enjoy a day on her own!

jdr

Oi !!!

Rosemary

The card I believe is for the individual only and they have to be 60 years old.

Rosemary

Ps The gold card costs 5 euros for a year.

jdr

Thanks, I will take her on the fast train then.