Fill out the application form below and return it with:
- a passport sized photo of yourself
- proof of a qualifying benefit if you are applying for the GreenwichCard Higher Saver
- your payment.
There are three types of GreenwichCard, so you can choose the one that suits you:
- Standard GreenwichCard
- GreenwichCard Higher Saver
- Leisure centre membership
Standard GreenwichCard
This costs £2 for the whole year and is available to all Greenwich residents.
GreenwichCard Higher Saver
Costs just £1 annually and is available to:
- over 60s
- students
- young children
- residents receiving benefits such as:
Income support, Housing benefit, Council Tax benefit, Disability living allowance, Jobseekers allowance – income based only, Working tax credit, Incapacity benefit, Severe disablement allowance and those with a current NHS prescription exemption certificate on grounds of low income.
Apply now
Simply fill out the GreenwichCard form below. To view this document you need Adobe Acrobat, this can be downloaded via the link on the right.
GreenwichCard application form (pdf 409kb)
How to pay for your GreenwichCard
You can pay by cheques or postal order which should be made payable to 'Greenwich Council'. Submit your application by post to:
The GreenwichCard Office
Communications
Town Hall Basement
Woolwich
London SE18 6PW
Leisure centre membership
This costs from £30.70 for the whole year. Ideal for residents who use leisure centres in Greenwich. All GreenwichCard Higher Savers and junior cardholders automatically receive leisure centre membership.
How to pay for your leisure centre membership
Cheques should be made payable to 'GLL'. Submit your application at a leisure centre, or by post to:
Greenwich Leisure Ltd
Memberships
Middlegate House
Royal Arsenal
Woolwich
London SE18 6SX
We need the following with your application:
You must include a passport-sized photograph of yourself, proof of a qualifying benefit if applicable, and the appropriate fee. Please note:
- A separate application form and passport-sized photo is needed for each person applying.
- When applying for GreenwichCard Higher Saver please provide current proof of a qualifying benefit. This could be a photocopy of benefit book or student grant.
- If you want GreenwichCard Leisure Centre membership you should return your application form to a leisure centre. You will get a temporary card that gives you admissions discount straight away.
Application forms and information leaflets are available at all libraries and leisure centres
What happens next?
When we receive your application form, we will check that you live in Greenwich. If you are not on the Council's electoral register, we may contact you to provide additional proof that you live in the borough.
We will then send your GreenwichCard through the post.
Renewing your GreenwichCard
Your GreenwichCard is valid for a year. To renew your card, simply keep the photocard part and complete an application form, ticking the 'Renewal' box. Then follow the instructions for applying.
GreenwichCard application form (pdf 409kb)
You will not need to provide a passport-sized photo of yourself if you are renewing straight away or if your membership has only lapsed for a short time.