Types of student ID’s
Students in the UK have a wide selection of choices concerning their student identification. In addition to the free ID issued by their university, students can also purchase supplementary forms of identification that make them eligible for a whole range of discounts and savings, from food to hotel and travel services. In particular, ISIC and ISE cards are particularly popular among students. These student ID’s have partnerships with many leading companies and are available for around £10. Whether you’re interested in Madame Tussaud’s house of wax or backpacking in Piccadilly, student ID’s are a great way to save money for the things that really count. Here are just a few of the discounts offered to students with the proper student credentials:
Things to do with your student ID
· Play paintball – The Ministry of Paintball is offering 80% off admission fees to ISIC carriers, from £25 down to just £4.95
· Go bowling – Head for the lanes, as games with a student ID are only £2.50 at Tenpin Bowling
· Take a quiet evening in – Blockbuster UK is offering 20% off rentals for students with a valid ID
· Go extreme – Extreme Element offers 10% off all extreme sports courses for students
· Get out on a date – Cineworld Cinemas is now offering two for one movie tickets for students with proper ID
· Get out and get some culture – Whether it’s the Tower of London or Warwick Castle, many celebrated sites in the UK offer discounted admission to students with the right ID
· Read a book – Amazon.com offers up to 5% off items to students with a NUS ID, and Borders offers 7% off purchases for students
Eating out with a student discount
· Flaming Wok in Wimbledon – Offering up to 25% meals for students with an ISE card
· Pizza it out – Dominoes and Little Chef Pizza both offer generous discounts on student orders
· Rock and Roll – The Hard Rock Café offers a special menu for ISIC carriers who eat at the famous restaurant
Things to wear
· Warehouse – pick up some fresh threads at the Warehouse, now offering a student discount of 10% on the latest trends
· Shop online – Dress for Less, an online designer outlet, is offering students with ID’s 10% off their entire purchase
· Fresh frames – Cash in your old specs and get some new glasses at Optical Express, which offers 10% frames for students with ISIC cards
· Top up – The Topshop also offers a year-round 10% discounts for students with ID as well as some special nights where clothing is up to 20% off
Discounted music for students
· 7Digital – This site offers 10% off music downloads with the proper card
· CDWOW – This company also offers discounted rates for ISIC carriers
Student travel
And how to get around: With a 16 to 25 railcard, available to students for just £26 a year, students can save up to a third off of all their fares on trains across Britain.And there’s much more to do with your student ID. Generally, many hotels, airlines, travel providers, and other service industries offer some kind of discount for students. It’s always a good idea to ask a business you’re using if you could benefit from being an approved student in the UK.
For more information on how to maximize your savings and conserve your dosh, check out: www.isiccard.com/default.asp
By Kyle Dugger









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