How to get the Best Discounts Without a Student Card
COVID-19 has been around for almost two years now, with most students still unable to go onto campus and collect their student ID cards for the academic year. However, there’s no need to worry! I’ve gathered some of the best ways to make the most of student discounts without needing your physical student card.
UNiDAYS
UNiDAYS is a free website and mobile app that provides students with access to thousands of discounts for the biggest brands, which can be used both in-store and online.
Before you sign up for UNiDAYS, make sure you have access to your academic email address, as you must verify your student status before you can access your discounts and deals. Some of the most popular discounts UNiDAYS offer are:
10% off at ASOS (this occasionally increases to 15% so make sure to keep an eye out on the app)
10% off at Nike
10% off at Schuh
10% off and free delivery at River Island
30% off food at PizzaExpress (Sunday to Thursday)
Once you’ve signed up to UNiDAYS, don’t forget to download the free app, as this will provide you with a digital ID you can use to get discounts in-store, and also prove your student status.
Student Beans
Student Beans is an online service very similar to UNiDAYS. Once you’ve signed up with your academic email address, it gives you access to fantastic discounts and bargains just for students. Some of Student Beans’ best discounts are:
10% off at Gymshark
Free Amazon Prime for six months
10% off at Apple
20% off at Schuh
33% off at Papa John’s
The Student Beans app also gives you access to a digital ID which you can use to get discounts in shops and restaurants, as well as proving your student status.
UCAS
It’s the time of year when students in schools and colleges across the country start sending off their applications for university. But what many people don’t realise is that UCAS has partnered with lots of brands to help make the transition to university easier and cheaper!
On their website, you’ll find a UCAS student discounts section where you can access lots of bargains on tech, magazines, food, drink, transport and more.
They also have helpful information on how to open student bank accounts and save money, as well as a budget calculator to help you understand how much you’ll need for living at university.
Voucher Codes Students
VC Students is a free website for students to find the best deals on food, drink and shopping.
You can sign up to VC Students at no cost, and you don’t even need an academic email address to be able to use these discounts! Just sign up and start enjoying savings such as:
20% off at Adidas
10% off at Flannels
Up to 40% off at HP
20% off at YO! Sushi
20% off at JD Sports
The offers on VC Students always changing so make sure to keep an eye on their website for new and updated discounts.