National Recognition Status

Patriotic Grounds Discount: issued on MOBIB

In order to offer you a more practical and efficient service, the "Carte pour Raison Patriotique" card is issued on the MOBIB card and no longer in paper format.  You can travel for free in 1st or 2nd class.

Practical info

Do you already have a MOBIB card?

If you already have a valid MOBIB SNCB/NMBS, STIB/MIVB, TEC or De Lijn card, your SNCB "Carte pour Raison Patriotique" card will then be loaded onto your MOBIB card free of charge at the counter. 

Bring along with you to the train station counter:

• your certificate issued by the defence forces or public sector pension service
• your identity card

You do not yet have a MOBIB card?

Bring along with you to the train station counter:

• your certificate issued by the defence forces or public sector pension service
• your identity card
• € 5

Extra info

• For more details, refer to the terms and conditions for the Card on Patriotic Grounds (only available in Dutch or French)
• This card may be combined with the Priority Seating Card and the Free Carer Card
• Don’t have a card yet?
• Lost card?
• Need assistance?