Planning a train journey on the East Coast Main Line? New LNER Perks members can join through a friend invitation and receive £10 in Perks credit after booking and completing an eligible first journey.

How to get the LNER £10 credit

  1. Open the friend invitation.

    Start with the referral link before creating your LNER Perks account.

  2. Create a new LNER account and join Perks.

    Use accurate details and make sure Perks is active.

  3. Book an eligible journey.

    Book directly with LNER and meet the minimum value and route conditions shown in the offer.

  4. Complete the booked journey.

    The referral credit is earned after eligible travel, not simply when the account is opened.

  5. Use the £10 credit later.

    Apply the Perks balance to another eligible booking before it expires.

What is LNER Perks?

LNER Perks is the operator’s free loyalty scheme. Members receive joining credit and earn a percentage back as Perks credit on eligible bookings made directly through LNER.

The referral reward is separate from the normal joining benefit. The exact combination, minimum booking value and payment timing can change, so read the offer attached to the invitation before paying.

Current LNER Perks extras

LNER also runs rotating partner offers inside its app. These are separate from the £10 friend-referral reward and can have much shorter claim periods.

Free RHS Garden entry until 15 September

LNER says Perks members can currently claim free entry to RHS Garden Wisley, Bridgewater, Hyde Hall, Harlow Carr or Rosemoor from 1 to 15 September 2026. The offer is redeemed in the LNER app and its individual terms apply.

This is genuinely useful if you already planned to visit, but the deadline is close. Open the offer in the app and confirm availability before paying for transport or making a special journey.

£5 restaurant discounts after spending £30 with LNER

The current Dine Out with Perks promotion gives qualifying members access to £5 discounts at participating restaurants along the LNER route. LNER lists The Lighterman near King’s Cross among its examples.

To qualify, a UK resident aged 18 or over must:

  1. Be registered for LNER Perks.
  2. Spend at least £30 in one transaction through the LNER app or website between 1 September 2026 and 30 March 2027.
  3. Open the benefit in the app and complete the form to receive their personal access link.

Each restaurant requires a minimum £10 spend. A voucher can be used once at each participating restaurant, although the member can return to the directory and choose other restaurants during the promotional period. The code is personal and offers normally cannot be combined with another discount.

Where does LNER travel?

LNER operates trains between London King’s Cross and destinations on the East Coast Main Line, including York, Leeds, Newcastle and Edinburgh. You can also book many other UK train tickets through LNER, but not every booking will necessarily qualify for every Perks promotion.

More ways to pay less for LNER travel

  • Book Advance tickets when your plans are firm
  • Check whether a Railcard would reduce the fare
  • Compare peak and off-peak departure times
  • Look at return tickets as well as two singles
  • Book directly if you want the purchase to earn Perks credit
  • Check refund and change rules before choosing the cheapest fare

LNER referral questions

Do I get £10 when I register?
The referral reward is normally paid after a new member makes and completes an eligible booking. The live invitation explains the current steps.
Can an existing LNER Perks member use the offer?
The friend reward is intended for eligible new members. An existing account will not normally qualify.
Can I withdraw the credit as cash?
No. Perks credit is used against eligible LNER bookings and has its own expiry and redemption rules.
Does the cheapest ticket always earn Perks?
Not necessarily. Check the route, retailer and ticket conditions before relying on the reward.

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