Proof of age.
Many people know about a 'proof of age card'.
Did you know that there are more than one type of proof of age cards ?

The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) is the UK's national guarantee scheme for proof-of-age cards. The scheme was launched to bring in a common standard, an easily recognisable identity and a robust accreditation process to help protect retailers of age-related sales, and their employees from the myriad of fake cards used throughout the country.

The PASS hologram on a card is the hallmark indicating that the card issuer has passed a stringent and rigorous audit process carried out by Trading Standards Officers and that the card may be relied upon.

Click here for a list of national proof of age card schemes.

There are three main schemes in England.
Click on the links below to find out more form their web sites.

The Portman group card, this is arguably one of the most well known proof of age cards.

The Citizen card, open to people of all ages.

The Validate card is again open to all ages.

All the information you'll need about the scheme, together with how to apply for the card is available from each of their web sites.
There should not be a distinction between the cards at different shops or venues as these all carry the PASS hologram on them.