Seniors in Poland can count on a number of discounts and reliefs that make everyday life significantly easier. Among the “tools” that offer access to discounts is the National Senior Card. Many people over 60 are still unaware of the discounts and reliefs they can gain from it.
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The National Senior Card is an initiative of the MANKO – Głos Seniora Association, which has been operating for over a dozen years. The program is addressed to people who are over 60 years of age, regardless of their retirement status. According to the association, over 650,000 people already use the card. people all over Poland.
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The card is intended for people over 60 years of age and works as a discount card. It allows you to take advantage of discounts from thousands of partners throughout Poland.
The card is personal, valid for one or two years, and its cost is PLN 35 for one year or PLN 50 for two years. However, in many partner municipalities the card is issued free of charge as part of local senior programs.
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Discounts for people over 60 years of age who have the National Senior Card apply to over 4,000. companies, enterprises and service providers. The list of places that accept the card is available online and updated regularly.
Discounts and discounts often appear in areas of most interest to seniors. The reliefs include, among others: discounts on selected rehabilitation services, consultations, and sometimes medical equipment. Some partners offer discounts on accommodation, spas or tourist services.
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In addition, holders of the National Senior Card will receive, among others: cheaper tickets to cultural institutions or local events. In this way, many Polish women and men over 60 can actively participate in cultural life.
Daily services are an important discount category. In practice, this means that you can count on discounts, e.g. at a hairdresser, beautician, but also in some catering outlets. The same applies to minor service repairs, which are also on the list of benefits. However, it is worth remembering that OKS does not provide statutory discounts on public transport.
