Discover how to save big!

Being a student is all about being savvy with your savings. Here are some of my favorites, and the ones I wishes I had found out about sooner! 

Before we dive in, remember: many shops and services offer student discounts, so always ask you might be surprised! Even if they aren’t listed here or in the apps mentioned, it’s always better to check directly before making a purchase.

1. UNiDAYS & Student Beans

These are must-have apps (or use the web versions) for finding online and digital student discounts quickly. Free to sign up with your LSE email, they offer hundreds of deals across fashion, tech, food, and subscriptions.

Pro tip: Sign up as soon as your LSE email is ready. 

• Link: UNiDAYS
• Link: Student Beans

They also have money saving tips on their blog!

2. TOTUM Card

TOTUM is a physical or digital student card. Pay at the till or use it online to grab discounts on shops, restaurants, travel, and more.

Pro tip: Some TOTUM offers are exclusive to the card, so definitely keep it handy! 💳

• Link: Totum

3. Save the Student

This website track student deals from lots of sources, including TOTUM, Amazon Student, Spotify Student, railcards, and more. They provide guides, codes, and links so you can grab the best discounts online or offline.

Pro tip: Think of them as a map to all available student deals, perfect for planning shopping and finding seasonal offers. 🗺️

• Link: Save The Student

4. Amazon Prime for Students

Amazon offers a student plan that gives free one-day delivery on eligible items, plus exclusive deals tailored to students. Bonus: you also get Amazon Prime Video — perfect for movie nights with your flatmates! 🍿

• Link: Amazon Student

5. Spotify Student

Spotify’s Student plan in the UK costs £5.99/month (after a 1-month free trial) and gives you Premium features like ad-free music, offline listening, and podcasts. 🎧

Pro tip: Great for commuting on the bus or Tube, or just relaxing while studying! 🚌🎶

• Link: Spotify Student