This guide follows the Queensland Government’s own Seniors Card pages and Translink’s Seniors page, read on 10 November 2026. It covers the three cards in the program, who can apply, the application steps, and the government concessions and transport options the cards link to. It names no individual business discounts.
The three cards in the program
The Queensland Government page “Saving money with the Seniors Card program” says there are 3 types of cards in the program: the Seniors Business Discount Card, the Seniors Card and the Seniors Card + go. That page shows a last-updated date of 9 November 2026.
The Seniors Business Discount Card gives access to discounts at participating businesses in Queensland. The Seniors Card and the Seniors Card + go give all the benefits of the Business Discount Card, as well as concessions on some Queensland Government services such as car registration. The Seniors Card + go also works as a go card on public transport in South East Queensland.
The Queensland Government application page says there is one application form for all 3 cards and that applicants are matched with the card that best suits their eligibility.
Who is eligible
The program page says that people aged 60 and over who are residents of Queensland are eligible to apply to the program. The application page, which also shows a last-updated date of 9 November 2026, is more specific. It says the online service is for people who are 60 years or over, a permanent resident of Queensland and living in Queensland more than 6 months of the year.
On timing, the same page says you can apply up to 2 months before your 60th birthday or any time after. The “Who can use this service” section of that page sets out the age and residency conditions above.
The page says the application service is not for existing cards: if you need to upgrade or update your card, you should instead use the Replace, upgrade, update or cancel a Seniors Card service. It likewise sends name changes to a separate Change a name on a Seniors Card service.
How to apply
At 10 November 2026, the Queensland Government application page says there is no cost for the service. It says you can submit an application online, in person, by phone, by email or by post.
Whichever route you choose, the page asks for proof of age and address using one of four identifiers: a Queensland driver licence number, a Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN), a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) file number, or a Queensland adult proof of age or photo identification card number. It also says the name on your documents must be the same name used in your application, and your Queensland home address must be registered with the relevant card provider.
If you give a Centrelink CRN or a DVA number, the page says the department will check your details online to confirm your concession card status. If you do not want to allow an online check, the page says you can apply in another way and should call 13 74 68 to talk about your options.
For an in-person application, the page lists three service centres, including Service Queensland at 119-133 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, as at 10 November 2026. At 10 November 2026, for a phone application, it says to call 13 74 68 and complete the form over the phone.
At 10 November 2026, on timing, the page states you will receive an outcome in up to 20 business days, and that you should allow additional time to receive your physical card by mail.
What the cards connect to
The application page says holders of the Seniors Card or Seniors Card + go may also be eligible to apply for Queensland Government concessions. It adds that you can apply for the card, find out what concessions you may be eligible for, and apply for them at the same time.
The program page gives two examples of concessions: motor vehicle registration and home energy supply. It points to the concessions and rebates finder for the full list. Our explainer Queensland Concession Cards Explained sets the Seniors Card alongside other concession cards.
For business discounts, the program page says all cards may be used at participating businesses across Queensland and points to the online discount directory for offers. It says businesses usually display a sign to show they participate, and if there is no sign, you present the card before paying, when asking for a quote, or when ordering.
Seniors Card and public transport
Translink’s Seniors page shows no last-updated date, so everything in this section is as read on 10 November 2026. At 10 November 2026, Translink’s Seniors page says that all fares on its services are 50 cents per journey, regardless of distance or how you pay. The same page says half priced concession fares no longer apply.
At 10 November 2026, for South East Queensland, the Translink page lists a Senior go card, for which you will need to show your Seniors Card. At 10 November 2026, it also lists the Seniors Card + go, available by applying online or calling 13 74 68. If you hold a +go card, the Queensland Government page refers go card account management to Translink. Our guide Go Card and Public Transport Tickets Explained covers the ticket types in general.
At 10 November 2026, Translink’s Seniors page also says Brisbane City Council provides free travel for seniors on selected off-peak services. This is a council initiative that may change: the same page records that the City of Gold Coast free bus travel initiative for seniors and veterans concluded on 1 July 2025. It lists the off-peak times as weekdays 8.30am to 3.30pm and 7pm to 6am, and all day on weekends and public holidays. To receive that initiative, the page says you tap on and off with a senior go card or Seniors Card + go.
At 10 November 2026, on applicable regional ferry services where the operator sets the fares, the Translink page says you show a Seniors Card issued by any Australian state or territory to access concession fares. At 10 November 2026, the same page says Seniors Business Discount Cards are not eligible for those concession fares.
Travelling interstate or to New Zealand
The program page says some Australian states and territories offer discounts to Queensland card holders, particularly for public transport, and tells holders to check with the state or territory they are visiting. It also says Queensland has a reciprocal agreement with the New Zealand Government, and that, if you are visiting New Zealand, card holders can use the card at businesses displaying the SuperGold Cards Welcome sticker.
After you have the card
A second Queensland Government service covers existing cards. Its page says you can use it to upgrade or update a card, or to replace a lost or damaged card. For ideas on spending less around the city once you hold a card, see How to Save on Brisbane Attractions and Brisbane on a Budget: Free Things and Getting Around.
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a Queensland Seniors Card?
At 10 November 2026, the Queensland Government application page says the online service is for people who are 60 years or over and a permanent resident of Queensland living in Queensland more than 6 months of the year. The same page says you can apply up to 2 months before your 60th birthday.
Does it cost anything to apply?
At 10 November 2026, the Queensland Government application page says there is no cost for the service.
What is the difference between the three cards?
At 10 November 2026, the Queensland Government program page says the Seniors Business Discount Card gives access to discounts at participating Queensland businesses, while the Seniors Card and Seniors Card + go add concessions on some Queensland Government services. The Seniors Card + go also works as a go card in South East Queensland.
Can I apply for concessions at the same time as the card?
At 10 November 2026, the Queensland Government application page says you can apply for the card, find out what concessions you may be eligible for, and apply for them at the same time.
