Essential Student Discounts & Freebies in the UK

💳 1️⃣ Student ID Cards & Discount Platforms

To unlock discounts, students should register with:

• UNiDAYS – Free app for students; offers discounts on fashion, tech, food, and more
• Student Beans – Similar to UNiDAYS, UK & global brands
• TOTUM Card – NUS-endorsed discount + ID card, often needed for local store discounts
• ISIC (International Student Identity Card) – Recognized globally, ideal for international travel and insurance

💡 Pro Tip: Use university email (.ac.uk) to verify quickly on these platforms.

🚆 2️⃣ Travel & Transport Discounts

• 16–25 Railcard – Save 1/3 on train fares
• National Express Coachcard – 1/3 off coach travel
• London Oyster Student Card – 30% off London public transport
• Regional student bus passes in Birmingham, Manchester, Scotland, etc.
• Trainline – Book with student railcard for best fares
• SplitMyFare – Split ticketing to save on long-distance travel

🍕 3️⃣ Food, Coffee & Grocery Deals

• Too Good To Go – Get leftover meals at 70%+ discount from cafes and restaurants
• Student Beans + UNiDAYS – Domino’s, Pizza Hut, Deliveroo often have 20–25% off
• Greggs – Free hot drink with UNiDAYS
• Co-op Food Student Card – 10% discount on groceries
• Many local Asian/African grocery stores offer loyalty discounts — ask at checkout

🧥 4️⃣ Fashion & Shopping

• ASOS – 10% off with UNiDAYS/Student Beans
• Nike – 10–20% off
• Adidas – 15% off
• H&M, Urban Outfitters, Boohoo, PrettyLittleThing, Levi’s – All offer 10–20% student discounts
• In-store discounts often available with TOTUM card

💻 5️⃣ Tech & Software Discounts

• Apple Education Store – Student pricing on Macs, iPads + free AirPods promo in Sept
• Microsoft – Office 365 free for students
• Adobe Creative Cloud – 65% off for students
• Spotify + Hulu + Showtime Student Bundle – £5.99/month
• Amazon Prime Student – 6-month free trial + 50% off Prime

🏦 6️⃣ Student Bank Accounts & Perks

Most major UK banks offer student accounts with freebies:

• Santander Student Account – Free 4-year 16–25 Railcard
• HSBC Student Bank – Overdraft + voucher giveaways
• NatWest Student Account – Free Tastecard or National Express card
• Lloyds, Barclays, Nationwide – Offer overdraft + discounts

💡 Always compare overdraft limits and freebies before choosing.

📚 7️⃣ Subscriptions & Learning Platforms

• LinkedIn Premium for Students – Free trials + career coaching
• Notion Student Plan – Free pro features
• Canva for Education – Free premium tools
• Coursera / edX – Free and low-cost courses with certification
• Grammarly Student Discount – Ask via university IT department

🛍️ 8️⃣ Local Deals & Student Nights

• Student Nights at clubs/bars – Weekly events with discounts and free entry
• Cinema discounts – Odeon, Vue, Cineworld offer cheaper student tickets
• Libraries & Museums– Many are free or offer student tours (e.g. British Museum, National Gallery)
• Students’ Union Shops– Cheaper hoodies, food, stationery
• Local Gyms– Ask for student pricing (often half-price memberships)