All PASS Accredited Cards have the same characteristics which can be checked against the simple 5 Step Check – Click Here
There are materials including a staff training manual available from PASS – Click Here
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Challenge 21 & 25 Posters for Gaming venues can be downloaded – Click Here
You can download application forms from the PASS website – Click Here
Not easily. They are no easier to fake than Passports or Driving Licences.
Yes. They are subject to a stringent application and accreditation process to check and verify the identity of the cardholder. PASS Cards are recommended by the Home Office and endorsed by the National Chief Police Confederation and the Security Industry Authority.
Yes. They are specifically recognised under the Government’s Guidance to the Act as being an acceptable form of Proof of Age.
Not at all. You will only lose customers. PASS cards are very difficult to fake and provide as good a verification as passports and driving licences.
Each accredited Pass Card issuer is audited twice by an independent auditor before being accredited to the scheme. Card issuers are subject to repeat audits, currently every two years. Accreditation can be removed if the audits are not completed satisfactorily.
Yes. They are specifically recognised under the Government’s Guidance to the Act as being an acceptable form of Proof of Age.
Not at all. You will only lose customers. PASS cards are very difficult to fake and provide as good a verification as passports and driving licences.
Not easily. They are no easier to fake than Passports or Driving Licences.
No, but you are not obliged to accept Passports or Driving Licences either
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No, pass cards do not have an expiry date, they have the holder’ date of birth and given their as Proof of Age Cards they don’t need an expiry date.
YES. The SIA is a strong supporter of the scheme and has lent its logo which shown on the front of the card. The SIA urges all doorstaff to recognise and accept the cards.
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PASS accredited card issuers are listed on the PASS website under “Apply For Card” at:
www.pass-scheme.org.uk/card-suppliers
All the card listed are equally accredited and bear the PASS hologram to a standard design on the face of the card. You can look at the offer from all the card issuer through the “Apply For Card” on the PASS Website www.pass-scheme.org.uk/card-suppliers
Generally cards cost around £15 but please check on costs on the individual card issuer websites shown at www.pass-scheme.org.uk/card-suppliers
Usually 2/3 weeks but check on your card issuer before you apply. Many card issuers have a fast track process for an extra cost. Again please check with the relevant card issuer
No, but the card issuer will hold your card until a few days before your 18th birthday
Alongside other documentation some banks will accept PASS cards to facilitate the opening of an account but please remember these are Proof of Age cards not proof of identity and may not be acceptable as such
Cards are valid throughout the UK to UK residents and as such cannot be guaranteed to be accepted outside the UK
If you have a residency permit as for example an overseas student you will be eligible to apply for a card
You should contact your card supplier who will be able to replace your card. There may be a small charge.
You should be able to use your PASS Card for domestic flights within the UK. But it will be ultimately down to the individual airline as to whether they will accept the card as valid Photo ID.
Card issuers have a range of cards available for those under 18. Please refer to our PASS accredited card issuers at: www.pass-scheme.org.uk/card-suppliers
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