Get Our Pass

Five things you need before you apply

1. An email address. We’ll use this to send you updates on your application and set up your Our Pass account.

2. A passport style photo to upload. Using a camera phone or digital camera, ask someone to take a passport-style colour photo of you against a plain background. Make sure it’s just your head and shoulders. Photographs of photos, or blurred photos, will be rejected. Check the diagrams below for tips.

3. Proof of your date of birth. To be eligible, you need to have been born between 01/09/2002-31/08/2004. You will need to photograph, scan or colour copy a document that has your date of birth. Make sure the copy you upload is clear, and shows the whole document or page. Check the diagrams below for tips. Choose from the following documents:

Passport
Driving licence
Birth or adoption certificate
NHS medical card
Biometric residence permit
Valid UK ID card
EU/ EEA ID card
HM forces ID card

4. Proof that you live in Greater Manchester. You will need to photograph, scan or colour copy an official letter that has your address on it. We don’t accept letters from your school or college. Show the whole letter, so that we can see the letterhead AND your address. You can blank out any sensitive information. Check the diagrams below for tips. Choose from the following documents:

Letter from HMRC or government agency e.g. Department for Work and Pensions or National Insurance number
Driving licence

Or one of these, which have to have been issued within the last three months (make sure we can see the date on the copy you send us):

Letter or statement from your bank or building society (you can download statements from most online banking accounts)
Utility bill
Mobile phone bill

5. A way to pay. There is a £10 administration charge, and so you’ll need a valid payment card with you (so that you can see both the front and the back of the card). Make sure that you know the billing address for this card.

Problems or questions?

Contact us if you need help

If you have any problems with your application, or have any questions, email us at help@d86.6bdv.ws or call us on 0300 323 0777.

Uploading your photo? Some extra tips:

The best format is .jpg. For iOS / Apple devices, go to settings / camera / formats, and choose “most compatible”. For Android devices, open the camera app, click the settings button (gear icon) / save options / unselect “HEIF pictures”.

The best picture size is 4:3. For iOS / Apple devices, open the camera app and “photo” setting will take images using this size. For Android devices, open the camera app, click the settings button (gear icon) / for rear camera or front camera (depending on which is used) and set the “picture size” to 4:3.

Application rejected?

Sometimes, applications are rejected because the wrong information has been supplied, or in the wrong format. If your application has been rejected because there’s a problem with your photo, proof of address or date of birth documents, you can upload new ones. You don’t need to pay again. Still struggling? Read our guide and find out what you can do to ensure your application is accepted.

When will you get your membership card?

If you’re successful in your application, you’ll usually receive your pass within 7-10 working days. If you’re applying from 1 July for membership that begins on 1 September 2020, your card will arrive in mid-August, so that it’s ready for you to begin using it in September. You can use your membership card straight away: head back to this site to activate your website account (so that you can get access to exclusive member offers), and use it immediately on buses (please check ahead: social distancing measures may restrict access to travel at times).

Lost or stolen card?

Contact us straight away, and we’ll let you know what you need to do next. If your card is lost, stolen or damaged there will be a £10 replacement fee. It can take 7-10 days for you to receive your replacement pass; please be patient while we send it to you.