UK Student Discounts 2026 — Complete List of Savings

Being a student in the UK comes with a huge range of discounts and perks that can save you hundreds of pounds per year. Here is a comprehensive guide to the best student discounts available in 2026.

UniDays and Student Beans

These are the two major student discount platforms in the UK. Simply verify your student status with your university email and get instant access to discounts at hundreds of brands. Popular offers include: 10-20% off at ASOS, Nike, Adidas, and H&M, discounts at restaurants like Nando's, Pizza Express, and McDonald's, savings on tech from Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft, and reduced gym memberships.

Amazon Prime Student

Students get 6 months of Amazon Prime completely free, then 50% off the standard price. This includes free next-day delivery, Prime Video streaming, Prime Music, and exclusive student deals during Prime Day and Black Friday.

Transport Discounts

16-25 Railcard (or 26-30 Railcard): Costs £30 per year and gives you one-third off all rail fares across the UK. This pays for itself after just a few trips.

Student Oyster Card (London): If you study in London, the Student Oyster card gives you 30% off Travelcards and Bus & Tram season tickets. Essential for London students commuting to campus.

Local bus discounts: Many bus companies offer student passes at reduced rates. Check with your local provider.

Software and Tech

Microsoft Office 365: Free for all students — includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and 1TB OneDrive storage.

Apple Education Pricing: Students get discounted MacBooks, iPads, and accessories through Apple's Education Store.

GitHub Student Developer Pack: Free access to developer tools, cloud credits, and domain names.

Entertainment

Spotify Premium Student: 50% off the standard price, includes Spotify Premium, Hulu, and Showtime.

Apple Music Student: 50% off, includes Apple TV+ for free.

Cinema discounts: Most cinemas offer student tickets at reduced prices, typically 20-30% off.

Banking

Most UK banks offer special student accounts with interest-free overdrafts (typically £1,000-£3,000), free student railcards, and cashback offers. Popular options include Santander, HSBC, and Nationwide.

How to Access These Discounts

To access most student discounts, you need a valid student ID or a university email address. When you enrol with SAGA Global Education, you receive full student status and can access all of these benefits immediately.