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Eurostar upgrades
Eurostar offers an upgrade program: eligible passengers can place a bid to upgrade to a higher class of service, and are only charged if the bid is accepted. Availability depends on fare/cabin type, route, and timing.
Check your Eurostar upgrade eligibility
See if your booking can be upgraded — enter your booking reference and last name in a secure form, right in the chat. Your details are never shared with the assistant.
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- Bid UpgradeOpen page →
Offer an amount within a set range to upgrade to a higher cabin or cabin category. You're only charged if your bid is accepted — if it loses, there's no charge.
- How to upgrade
- Visit Eurostar's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en/deals/bid-upgrade
From Eurostar's own upgrade pages
“great deal on an upgrade Decide how much you want to pay, then place your bid for a chance to win. To start, check to see if your booking is eligible for an upgrade to Eurostar Plus or Eurostar Premier. View Terms and Conditions Booking reference Last name (of any passenger) Check eligibility How it…”
Source: eurostar.com · checked Aug 3, 2026
“arged until your upgrade has been awarded. If your bid is not accepted, there will be no charge to your credit card. Can I upgrade only some of the passengers included in my reservation? No, upgrades apply to all passengers on the reservation. Can I earn Club Eurostar points on the upgrade bid amoun…”
Source: eurostar.com · checked Aug 3, 2026
Frequently asked
Does Eurostar offer upgrades?
Eurostar offers an upgrade program: eligible passengers can place a bid to upgrade to a higher class of service, and are only charged if the bid is accepted. Availability depends on fare/cabin type, route, and timing.
What upgrade options does Eurostar offer?
Eurostar offers Bid Upgrade.
How does Eurostar's bid (offer) upgrade work?
You name an amount — within a range shown for your booking — to move up to a higher cabin. It's an offer, not a fixed price: you're only charged if Eurostar accepts it. If your offer isn't accepted you pay nothing and keep your original seat.
How do I check if my Eurostar booking can be upgraded?
Check your specific booking with Upgrade Agent: enter your booking reference and last name and you'll see the upgrade options and price ranges available on your flights — you don't need to dig through Eurostar's website. Visit Eurostar's official upgrade page and enter your booking reference and last name to see available upgrade offers: https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en/deals/bid-upgrade
Who is eligible for a Eurostar upgrade?
Eligibility depends on your fare type, route, and how close to departure you are — not every fare or flight qualifies, and offers usually open within a window before departure. The reliable way to know is to check your specific booking rather than assume.
When am I charged for a Eurostar upgrade?
Only if your offer is accepted. With bid upgrades the charge happens when the upgrade is confirmed — typically in the days before departure. If your offer isn't accepted, there's no charge.
How will I know if my Eurostar upgrade offer was accepted?
Eurostar notifies you — usually by email — if your offer is accepted, typically shortly before departure. Until then your original booking stands, and you can review your offer's status where you submitted it.
Can I change or cancel my Eurostar upgrade offer?
A pending offer can usually be changed or cancelled any time before it's accepted, from the page where you submitted it. Once an offer is accepted and charged, the upgrade is confirmed.
How much does a Eurostar upgrade cost?
There's no fixed price — you offer within a range shown for your booking, which varies by route, cabin, and demand. You choose where in that range to bid; higher offers can have a better chance of being accepted, though the exact acceptance formula isn't published.