anyone have a citizencard?

iv got one, and i'm wondering if anyone else does and if so, do you ever have any problems with it?such as some bars refusing to accept it as valid ID etc?most places seem fine with it but it can be really frustrating if somewhere decides it could be faked, even though it has a hologram/other features.i don't drive and see no point in applying for a more expensive provisional license, and i don't have a passport(yet) so its kind of the only thing i can use!

Reply 1

pink_lucie

14

i have one, it doesnt do anything

Reply 2

username5154

0

15

I don't have one. I'll apply for one soon.

Reply 3

naymeee

OP

gossip_girl

i have one, it doesnt do anything

what do you mean?do places not accept it as ID for you?

Reply 4

Ynox

11

If I was on the door i'd except only driving licences/passports.

Besides, its only £20 or so for the licence which isn't too bad.

Reply 5

pink_lucie

14

naymeee

what do you mean?do places not accept it as ID for you?

the only thing it does is tell people when im 16, which i dont want.

Reply 6

naymeee

OP

gossip_girl

the only thing it does is tell people when im 16, which i dont want.

aaah i see.

as for the person who said you would only accept drivers licenses/passports, have you not been told about citizencards?they are a government initiative and accepted by the police so i kinda took that as meaning they would be reliable....plus why have a drivers license when i have no intention of driving?hmmm oh well i guess if i have any more problems ill have to get one...

Reply 7

Ynox

11

The reasoning behind it is because everyone sees/knows about driving licences and passports. Your average bouncer isn't likely to know about 'citizencard' and thus its a weak form of ID.

Not too good being the only person in your group not allowed into a club :p:

Reply 8

Mean Mr. Mustard

Applied for a citizen card because I need one for glastonbury..haven't got it yet though.

Reply 9

naymeee

OP

Ynox

The reasoning behind it is because everyone sees/knows about driving licences and passports. Your average bouncer isn't likely to know about 'citizencard' and thus its a weak form of ID.

Not too good being the only person in your group not allowed into a club :p:

well out of about 10 bars/clubs/pubs i go to, 8 of them seem to have no problems with it so it must be catching on with bouncers now.luckily i look over 18 to most people anyway so i havn't ever had that humiliation as such!but i do sometimes wonder about it.hmmm well if a bouncer ever gets funny with me over it ill go track down a policeman to fill him in :wink:

Reply 10

john !!

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naymeee

iv got one, and i'm wondering if anyone else does and if so, do you ever have any problems with it?such as some bars refusing to accept it as valid ID etc?most places seem fine with it but it can be really frustrating if somewhere decides it could be faked, even though it has a hologram/other features.i don't drive and see no point in applying for a more expensive provisional license, and i don't have a passport(yet) so its kind of the only thing i can use!

lots of places only accept driving license and passport, mostly clubs and some shops./

I used to sell alcohol and stuff and used to accept them so I know its a proper ID scheme, .. but I guess it's up to the seller/bouncer/barman/woman to decide what they accept or not.

I guess you coulkd use your birth certificate,
Why don't you have a passport? :confused:

Reply 11

naymeee

OP

mik1w

lots of places only accept driving license and passport, mostly clubs and some shops./

I used to sell alcohol and stuff and used to accept them so I know its a proper ID scheme, .. but I guess it's up to the seller/bouncer/barman/woman to decide what they accept or not.

I guess you coulkd use your birth certificate,
Why don't you have a passport? :confused:

cos im a fool! :rolleyes:

well my family never go abroad(iv always wanted to but havnt had the chance until now).im applying for one now though so i guess this citizencard thing wont be a problem for too much longer.i just hate the way they assume everyone drives! :mad:

Reply 12

Gentilhomme

I dont need/want one as i have my own

Reply 13

JennLlama

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Ynox

Besides, its only £20 or so for the licence which isn't too bad.

Sadly it's actually £38 for a provisional license! Which is all very well if you want to learn to drive, but if not it's a bit steep for ID. I'm not sure about Citizencard but I've just applied for a Prove-It card (£5) as the Wetherspoons up the road from me will only accept it, a passport or a driver's license as ID. And as I have to renew my passport I'll be without it for a while so need an alternative form of ID. I'm not sure how widely recognised it is, though it does claim to be approved by the government.
Jenn xx

Reply 14

Luize

13

When I worked in Co-op I was only meant to accept Passports or Driving license's. If I recognised the perosn from my area then I would accept a citizen card, but otherwise I didn't. There were too many checks being made.

Reply 15

SciFi25

1

Citizencard?? What the hell is that?? Sounds like some ID out of the back of a magazine!!

Reply 16

*Laura*

At Tesco we accept it as proof of age. Most clubs and bars I've been to in Manchester so far (not that many I admit!) only accept driving licenses and passports though.

Reply 17

thefish_uk

14

SciFi25

Citizencard?? What the hell is that?? Sounds like some ID out of the back of a magazine!!

I don't have a Citizencard but I have a "Validate UK" card saying I'm 16, when I'll be 18 and my date of birth because many of my friends think I look younger than that so I thought one may come in useful.

It's ridiculous if they don't accept these things... they should accept anything with a photograph, a date of birth and a "Pass" hologram, as that's the whole idea of this "Pass" approval thing! I can understand why many people would not have driving licenses, and if we're expected to take passports around with us then it shouldn't be my fault when it gets lost or stolen.

It doesn't help that this looks so amateur though... sure, it's plastic and has the hologram, but the contrasting colours and cheesy logo don't do anything for it.

Reply 18

PinkPigeon

13

Babyshambles

Applied for a citizen card because I need one for glastonbury..haven't got it yet though.

I've applied for mine (for Glastonbury) just need to send of a piccie and my sig, didn't want to wait too long as I imagine they've got a *ahem* small demand atm!

anyone have a citizencard?

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