- I live in the US. I have been unable to verify my identity to obtain the SwissPass because the first step is to send me a code by text message. I've tried several times and I never receive the text message. I believe because i have a USA cell #. I purchased a Saver Day Pass through the SBB Mobile app, without using the Half Fare Card discount. Do i need the SwissPass to ride the trains when purchasing individual train tickets or using the Saver Day Pass through the SBB Mobile app? The app is saying "Your SwissPass Mobile cannot be displayed because your SwissPass card has expired or is blocked." I'm not sure if this is an issue to use the Saver Day Pass (full fare) or not. I came still access the Saver Day Pass and purchase train tickets, it seems. Thanks.

Swiss Travel Pass issue

Afkearney

I live in the US. I have been unable to verify my identity to obtain the SwissPass because the first step is to send me a code by text message. I’ve tried several times and I never receive the text message. I believe because i have a USA cell #. I purchased a Saver Day Pass through the SBB Mobile app, without using the Half Fare Card discount. Do i need the SwissPass to ride the trains when purchasing individual train tickets or using the Saver Day Pass through the SBB Mobile app? The app is saying “Your SwissPass Mobile cannot be displayed because your SwissPass card has expired or is blocked.” I’m not sure if this is an issue to use the Saver Day Pass (full fare) or not. I came still access the Saver Day Pass and purchase train tickets, it seems. Thanks.

RolandP

Hello Afkearney

I believe because i have a USA cell #.

What you went through is the registration process for the SwissPass card for residents.

The SwissPass card is for residents.

The Swiss Travel Pass and the Swiss Half Fare Card are for tourists, they do not require the SwissPass card.

You are all set; simply show your SDP using the SBB Mobile app together with your physical passport to the ticket inspector.

Kind regards,
Roland

Afkearney

Thank you, Roland. That is very helpful information. It is not economical for us to purchase the Swiss Travel Pass or the Swiss Half Fare Card, as we will not be in Switzerland very long. We plan to just buy two individual train tickets for two of the days, plus the Saver Day Pass for the third day.

Sincerely,
Angela

Espi

Hi, I face similar problem. I bought the half fare card for CHF120. I want to purchase tickets but how do I connect mt falf fare card in the SBB app so that I can buy tickets for half the price?

RolandP

Hello Espi

It has been described here:

https://community.sbb.ch/d/26418-how-can-i-save-the-info-of-swiss-half-fare-card

Kind regards,
Roland