Max Card
A discount card for families of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities, giving free or cheaper entry at participating days out.
What you get
Free or discounted admission at participating venues across the UK, such as castles, zoos and bowling alleys. Each venue sets its own offer, the child must be there to use the card, and whether the discount also covers carers and other family members varies by venue, so check before you go. Offers are at the venue’s discretion and can change at any time. The Max Card site does not publish a national price because cards come from local distributors. As of 11 November 2026, from mymaxcard.co.uk.
Who can get it
Families caring for a child or young person with special educational needs and/or disabilities, up to age 25, and registered foster carers of looked-after children. You do not need a particular disability benefit, but your local distributor sets the evidence it asks for. Adopted children are not currently covered unless they also meet the SEND criteria. Not every council funds the scheme.
How to apply
Max Card does not issue cards to individuals. Find your local distributor (usually your council or a local carers’ or parent charity) through the Local Distributors page on mymaxcard.co.uk and apply through them. Replacements and renewals also go through your distributor.