Living away at university can be expensive – from going out with friends to doing the food shop, costs can add up quicker than you think. Being a student comes with its perks, and using exclusive discounts is part of this!
Why Use Student Discounts?
You might think getting just 10% off somewhere is a waste of time, but this is far from the truth. The more you use these discounts and offers, the more you’ll save! They can expand your opportunities and give you the chance to buy something which otherwise might have been out of your price range. The brands that student discount websites include are often popular among students, so it’s best to check if any offers are available each time you go somewhere or are planning to buy something new.
UNiDAYS
It’s free to make an account with UNiDAYS. Simply verify your place of education, upload your picture, and you can start looking at different deals. On the UNiDAYS app, you’ll see a range of well-known brands in different categories, including food and drink, fashion, technology, beauty and more. For example, if you want to have a movie night in with your housemates and are looking for a bite to eat, you can get 50% off full-price pizza at Domino’s. If you’re searching for university supplies like notebooks and pens, you can get 10% off at WHSmith in person and online. If you want to know if a certain brand is on there, you can type it into their search bar and see if it comes up. For three years after graduation, you can use their GRADLiFE membership to continue enjoying offers.
Student Beans
This is another popular platform which is free to use. Make an account and verify your status as a student to start exploring different offers. You’ll have access to a number of different well-known brands in categories like entertainment, food and drink, fashion, beauty and more. Just like with UNiDAYS, you can search for a specific brand if you have one in mind to see if it’s there, or search for a word like “pizza” or “phone” to see what offers are available. For example, if you want to go for food with your friends, you can get 20% off drinks and food in-store at Wagamama’s. If there’s an Iceland supermarket near you, you can get 10% off when shopping in-store. After you graduate, you can use Grad Beans for five years to continue saving money. Explore the app and see what you can find!
TOTUM
Totum offers a free membership, where you can explore a number of online offers from well-known brands. This includes categories such as sustainability, home and finance, travel, beauty and more. For example, if you need some new clothes for your wardrobe, you can get 10% off at New Look and 20% off at Levi’s. You can also get Totum+ for one year for £14.99, two years for £24.99 or three years for £29.99. This paid membership has a range of different perks, such as a free government-approved 18+ ID and the chance to enjoy 100,000s of discounts in over 90 countries around the world. Just like Student Beans and UNiDAYS, TOTUM has a search bar where you can look for any specific brands.
Being Prepared
As well as using these websites to check if a student discount is available, you can ask in person too. For example, if you’re out for food in a restaurant with your friends, ask the waiter if a discount is available for students. Many places accept your student ID (some only if it has a photo on it) as proof that you’re in higher education and may give you a discount once they’ve seen it. Carry it around with you at all times because you never know what opportunities this might open up. When booking tickets for something, always check if there are student tickets as well. For example, if you’re arranging to go to the local cinema or a nearby festival, there might be a cheaper option for students.
Start Saving Money With The Student Energy Group Today
At The Student Energy Group, we know how important it is to save money whilst also having fun at university. We’ll combine all your bills into one monthly bills package, including energy, gas, water, TV licence and internet. Once we’ve done this, you can split it equally between you and everyone you live with to make managing your expenses and budgeting much easier. When you sign up with us, we’ll make sure to plant a tree! Get a free, no-obligation quote from The Student Energy Group today.
