Career & Earnings Guides UK Student Discounts Guide UK — Complete List for 2026 Comprehensive guide to UK student discounts. How to get them, where to use them, and the best discounts for food, tech, travel, entertainment, and more.
By James Whitfield
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24 March 2026
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Last reviewed: 16 September 2026
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4 min read Student discounts can save hundreds of pounds a year. Here’s everything you need to know.
Note: Individual retailer discount percentages and promotional offers below change frequently and are illustrative of typical current offers. Always check UNiDAYS, Student Beans, or the retailer directly for the exact current offer before you buy.
Getting Student Discount Verification Methods Method Cost Requirement UNiDAYS Free University email Student Beans Free University email or enrolment proof TOTUM £14.99-£24.99/year NUS membership University ID Free Physical card
UNiDAYS Feature Details Cost Free How to register University email address Format App and website Usage Online codes, in-store show app Retailers Over 800 brands
Student Beans Feature Details Cost Free How to register University email or document upload Format App and website Usage Online and in-store Retailers Similar range to UNiDAYS
TOTUM (NUS) Feature Details Cost (as of 2026, confirm current price) £14.99 (1 year), £24.99 (2 years), £29.99 (3 years) What’s included Physical card, digital card, discounted Railcard bundles available Extra benefits More shops than free alternatives Best for Heavy discount users, train travellers
Tech Discounts Apple Product Student Discount MacBook Up to £100-£200 off iPad Up to £40-£80 off Apple Music 50% off (£5.99/month) How to access Apple Education Store
Microsoft Product Student Discount Microsoft 365 Often free through university Surface devices 10% off How to access Microsoft Education Store
Amazon Product Student Discount Prime Student 50% off (£4.49/month) Includes 6-month free trial Benefits Prime delivery, Prime Video, Prime Music
Software Software Student Offer Adobe Creative Cloud ~60% off Spotify Premium 50% off (£5.99/month) Apple Music 50% off (£5.99/month) YouTube Premium Student plan available Notion Free Pro plan GitHub Free Pro with Student Developer Pack AutoCAD Free student licence MATLAB Often through uni
Fashion Discounts High Street Retailer Discount ASOS 10% off H&M 10% off Topshop/Topman 10% off Urban Outfitters 10% off New Look 10% off Boohoo 10% off Missguided Variable River Island 10% off Schuh 10% off
Sports/Outdoor Retailer Discount Nike 10% off Adidas Up to 30% off JD Sports 10% off Sports Direct 10% (TOTUM) The North Face 10% off Millets 10% off
Retailer Discount OFFICE 10% off Dr. Martens 10% off Vans 10% off Converse 10% off
Food and Drink Fast Food Chain Student Discount McDonald’s 10% off (varies) Nando’s Various deals Domino’s 35% off online Pizza Hut Variable deals Subway 10% off (some) Greggs 10% off Costa 10% off Starbucks None standard
Restaurants Chain Discount Ask Italian 25% off food Zizzi 25% off food Pizza Express 25% off food Prezzo Varies
Supermarkets Supermarket Student Discount Aldi None Lidl None Tesco None Sainsbury’s None Co-op 10% (NUS/TOTUM members only)
Travel Rail Offer Details 16-25 Railcard £35/year (2026), 1/3 off most fares TOTUM bundle Discounted Railcard bundles sometimes available — check current price via TOTUM Multi-year Railcard Available for longer courses — confirm current pricing at 16-25railcard.co.uk Savings A third off most rail fares — frequent train travellers can save well over £100/year
Coaches Company Discount National Express 1/3 off with coachcard (£12.50/year) Megabus Check offers FlixBus Occasional offers
Air Travel Airline Student Offers STA Travel Student flight deals StudentUniverse Student-specific fares Standard airlines Rarely have student rates
Entertainment Streaming Service Student Price Spotify Premium £5.99/month (was £11.99) Apple Music £5.99/month Amazon Prime Video Included with Prime Student Netflix No student discount Disney+ No student discount
Cinema Chain Student Discount Odeon Varies by location Cineworld Varies Vue Varies Picturehouse Often yes Generally Best to check locally
Other Entertainment Type Student Offers Theatre Many offer standby/student tickets Museums Many are free Gigs Some venues offer student nights Gym Most chains have student membership
Phone and Broadband Mobile Provider Student Offer Voxi No credit check, flexible giffgaff Student-friendly, no contract Three Student deals EE Occasional offers Compare Student-specific comparison sites
Broadband (Shared Houses) Provider Student Deals Various 9-month contracts available Student broadband sites Compare packages Check Contract length (avoid 12+ months)
How to Maximise Savings Before Every Purchase Step Action 1 Check UNiDAYS 2 Check Student Beans 3 Check TOTUM (if member) 4 Ask in store 5 Google “[store] student discount”
Stacking Discounts Strategy Details Student discount + sale Often works Student discount + cashback Usually works Student discount + voucher code Sometimes works Check terms Some exclude combining
Seasonal Timing Event When to Shop Freshers’ sales September Black Friday November January sales January End of season March, September
Summary: Student Discount Checklist Set Up Task Done Register for UNiDAYS ☐ Register for Student Beans ☐ Consider TOTUM ☐ Download apps ☐ Get 16-25 Railcard ☐
Biggest Savings Category How Much Spotify/Apple Music £72/year Amazon Prime £48/year Railcard 1/3 off fares — savings vary by how often you travel Adobe Up to £200/year Food and shopping £200-£500+/year
Key Discounts Type Typical Discount Fashion 10-15% Tech 10-60% Streaming 50% Food 10-25% Travel 33%
Remember Tip Why Always ask Even if not advertised Check multiple sources Different apps have different retailers Student discount + sale Often best combo Verify before checkout Make sure code works
Student discounts are free money — use them on everything you’d buy anyway.
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