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I'm a student now....what can I get cheaper?

Could people provide a quick list of stuff you can cheaper when you flash your student card?

Many thanks.
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  • Lokolo
    Lokolo Posts: 20,861 Forumite
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    Free burger with any meal at McDs... well that was my favourite...
  • When I was a student (first time round) there was reduced/free entry into some pubs and clubs, discounts in various clothes and music stores, cinemas, etc. Generally those near campus. I think you can also get reduced rail fares.
  • bouncydog1
    bouncydog1 Posts: 2,696 Forumite
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    You need to have an NUS card for discounts usually - just being a student doesn't count! Go to the NUS site or look at the links from your Uni - you have to pay a fee and I think they get sent to the Uni where you are studying to collect (but I could be wrong)!
  • Elle7
    Elle7 Posts: 1,271 Forumite
    Lokolo wrote: »
    Free burger with any meal at McDs... well that was my favourite...

    This is only with an NUS card now although some stores aren't great at telling the difference.

    Rail fares are cheaper if you buy a student pass, for £26 a year, but it's this you need to flash not your student card.

    Do you have an NUS card? If not it'll probably be local deals from places around your uni, unless your uni has it's own scheme.
  • Helix
    Helix Posts: 2,381 Forumite
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    bouncyd!!! wrote: »
    You need to have an NUS card for discounts usually - just being a student doesn't count! Go to the NUS site or look at the links from your Uni - you have to pay a fee and I think they get sent to the Uni where you are studying to collect (but I could be wrong)!

    Not true, most will do it with just a student ID card. There are some that are NUS Extra only but this is usually clearly stated.
  • Lokolo
    Lokolo Posts: 20,861 Forumite
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    I have never failed to get my free cheeseburger with just my university ID.
  • HSBC debit and credit card with interest free creditlimit up to £850
  • melancholly
    melancholly Posts: 7,457 Forumite
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    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2050

    this sticky has lots and lots of info on that, although head to the end as some stuff at the front might be out of date
    :happyhear
  • you can also get a mcflurry with mcdonalds if you dont like their cheesburgers!

    New look 10% (sometimes 20%)
    Bank Fashion 10% (sometimes 20%)
    Peacocks 20%
    Burtons 10%
    Top Shop 10%

    Student Cinema Tickets
    Student football tickets
  • When ever you go in to a store, just ask if they do student discounts :)
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