Student life’s expensive, but shopping from your favourite brands doesn’t have to be.
If you haven't heard of Student Beans yet, you're in the right place, and you're about to wonder how you managed without it...
Student Beans gives you access to hundreds of student discounts across fashion, food, tech, travel and more — all completely free. Whether you’re sorting your weekly food shop, upgrading your wardrobe or booking your next trip home, we’re here to help your budget go further.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to set up your Student Beans account in just a few minutes, so you can start unlocking verified student discounts across the UK straight away.
Why bother setting up a Student Beans account?
Between food shops, nights out, train fares and last-minute takeaway orders, the typical life of a student adds up fast. Student Beans helps your budget go further with discounts on the brands you already use.
Once your account is verified, you'll unlock:
Exclusive discounts from hundreds of top brands
Online and in-store deals in one place.
A free digital student card – no plastic required.
Access through the Student Beans website or app whenever you need it.
How to set up your Student Beans account
There are currently three ways to verify your student status: through your university portal, using your university email address, or by submitting documents manually.
We recommend going through your university portal – it's the quickest method and gets you verified instantly.
After registering, here's how to do it:
Check your inbox: Open your Student Beans welcome email and click ‘Verify now’.
Verify your student status via your uni portal: Select the portal option and log in using your university credentials.
You're in! Start saving: Once verified, your digital student card is automatically activated, and you can start browsing and redeeming discounts straight away.
Ready to start saving?
Set up your Student Beans account today and unlock hundreds of student discounts in minutes.
Already on your phone? Download the Student Beans app now and access your discounts on the go.
FAQs
What are the different ways to verify my student status?
You can verify instantly through your uni portal, use your student email address, or upload documents manually.
What if I can't verify through my university portal?
No problem! You can still verify using your university email address or by submitting documents manually. Visit the Help Centre for step-by-step guidance.
How long does verification take?
Verification through your university portal is instant. Manual document checks can take a little longer, so the portal method is the quickest route if you want immediate access.
Can I use Student Beans on the app as well as online?
Yes! Once your account is verified, you can access student discounts both through the website and the Student Beans app.
My verification isn't working – what should I do?
If you're hitting a wall, the Student Beans Help Centre has plenty of guidance to help get you unstuck.
Join the Student Beans community today by downloading the app now and signing up for instant discounts and savings.
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- Sign up for a Student Beans account or log in to start saving on the biggest and best brands.
- Download the Student Beans app
