Regional seniors will be able to apply for the discount via Service NSW. The cards will be issued from February.

Hastings Combined Seniors president Brian Buckett said the support was "welcome".

"Any support that we get from the government with the state or federal is always welcome by seniors," he said.

"It is not a huge amount over a year but it is something.

"There are a lot of people, particularly in our area, that really struggle."

To be eligible, you must be an age pensioner with a valid Pensioner Concession Card or hold a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card issued by either the Department of Human Services or Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Seniors must also live in regional NSW outside Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong city council boundaries.

The Regional Seniors Travel Card is a $250 pre-loaded Visa Card. The card will be valid for 12 months from activation and can be used for pre-booked NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach services, fuel and taxi trips.

To register you can make an application online, by phone (13 77 88) or visit your nearest Service NSW centre.