Whether you’re in university, college or secondary school, saving money is super important, and there are big discounts out there to help you spend less.
Check out these tips to make sure you don’t have to pay the full price!
Student discount apps
To get these discounts, you usually need to show your student ID or use a special student code online.
UNiDays
To use UNiDAYS, students typically need to verify their status by registering with a valid university email address or by providing other proof of enrolment.
Student Beans
Similar to UNiDAYS, Student Beans allows students to access exclusive discounts and offers from various brands and retailers. You’ll need to verify your student status on the Student Beans platform to take advantage of these discounts.
Totum (NUS Extra)
Totum is formerly known as NUS Extra, and also provides students with access to a wide range of discounts on products and services, both in-store and online.
Retailers
Many big retailers offer student discounts. This list below includes retailers who provide discounts through Totum, UNiDAYS and Student Beans.
But keep in mind that student discounts are always changing and are regularly updated around events throughout the year, so some of the retailers on this list may no longer be offering student discounts. To get the most accurate and up-to-date information, go directly to their app or website.
- Clothing and Fashion
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- ASOS
- Topshop
- Topman
- H&M
- Boohoo
- Electronics
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- Apple
- Microsoft
- HP
- Dell
- Samsung
- Technology and Software
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- Adobe
- Spotify
- Amazon (Amazon Prime Student)
- Microsoft Office
- Food and Restaurants
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- McDonald’s
- Subway
- Domino’s
- PizzaExpress
- Nando’s
- Travel
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- National Express
- STA Travel
- Virgin Trains
- Uber
- Ryanair
- Entertainment
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- Odeon Cinemas
- Vue Cinemas
- Spotify
- Amazon Prime Video
- Stationery and Books
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- WHSmith
- Waterstones
- Health, fitness and Sports
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- Gymshark
- Adidas
- JD Sports
- Boots
- Music
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- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Banking Services
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Some banks offer student bank accounts with special features, such as no monthly fees and overdraft facilities.
Student bank account
Student bank accounts offer additional benefits like an interest-free overdraft. The offers are always changing and often include sign-up perks.
For example, the Santander 123 Student account currently offers a guaranteed 0% overdraft each year, plus a free four-year railcard (worth £100).
MoneySavingExpert has a list of the best student bank accounts for 2023/24.
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