Depending on age and eligibility criteria, a variety of concessions are available when paying for travel with a Snapper card.
Age 0 to 4 years old: No Snapper card is required. Children 4 years and under can travel with a guardian free of charge.
Age 5 to 12 years old: Child requires a green (child) Snapper card and is entitled to free fares. To receive free fares, a free pass needs to be added to the card.
Age 13 to 18 (inclusive), or until completion of secondary schooling - whichever comes later: Child requires a green (child) Snapper card. Using this card will charge the cardholder a discounted rate. Full details on what these discounted fares are can be found at Metlink.
Aged 19 to 24? You'll require a red (adult) Snapper card and are eligible for a Young Adult Connect concession to receive 50% off standard adult fares – discounts to take effect from 1st September.
25+ years old and undertaking tertiary study? You'll require a red (adult) Snapper card and are eligible for a tertiary concession to receive 25% off standard adult fares.
25+ years old and belong to the Te Hunga Whaikaha Total Mobility Scheme or are a Blind Low Vision NZ client? You're eligible for an accessible concession to receive 50% off standard adult fares.
25+ years old and a Community Services Card holder? You'll require a red (adult) Snapper card and are eligible for a Community Connect concession to receive 50% off standard adult fares.