Where to look for student discounts

Whether you’re starting your first year or have nearly made it to the finish line of university, this should be one of the most exciting times of your life. You’re attending classes and working towards your dream career, maybe living on your own for the first time and spending your nights with friends enjoying all that the city has to offer.

While this is an exciting time, it is also be an expensive one. Luckily, there are so many ways for students to save money on everyday purchases as well as big splurges, you just need to know where to look.

Student Beans

Student Beans offers exclusive discounts to students studying at university level. Discounts vary from brand to brand and at different times throughout the year. All you need to do is download the app and show your Student Beans iD card in-store or just search a brand in the app, copy the code and apply it to the basket.

UNiDAYS

Like Student Beans, UNiDAYS is another mobile app specifically designed for university students. Simply create an account and verify your university email address to access exclusive offers and discounts. Some retailers even offer different discounts on UNiDAYS compared to Student Beans, so sometimes it is worth checking both apps for the best discount before you click ‘purchase’.

InKingston app

InKingston is your all-in-one guide to Kingston upon Thames – packed with exclusive offers and events. Whether you and your friends are planning a day out, looking for something new, just browsing, the InKingston app is a convenient way to familiarise yourself with your new home and save some pennies while you’re at it.

Cashback websites 

There are tons of cashback websites available at your fingertips. These are great tools to save you money in the long run and are definitely worth checking out. One example is QuidCo.com. This is available to anyone, not just students and is a simple money saving resource. Simply create an account, then search your favourite brands within the website, if they have a cashback offer available, you will be redirected to the retailer’s website and simply make your purchase as normal. The website tracks everything for you and gives you the option to have your savings transferred directly to your current account or applied to a purchase.

Bentall Centre and local discounts

Kingston upon Thames is home to the Bentall Centre, one of the largest shopping centres in London, containing 55 stores offering over 1,000 brands. In addition to the Bentall Centre, Kingston upon Thames also has a wide range of independent shops and restaurants, offering everything you can imagine. If you can’t locate a discount online or in one of the above-mentioned apps, it’s always a good idea to ask in person if a store or restaurant offer student discounts. Many of the shops even advertise this in their windows or at the till. Just be prepared to show your Kingston University student ID. Happy shopping!