MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares the best discount cards and websites so you’ll never pay full price on anything again
Discount cards and websites are a brilliant way to save every time you spend. But there are so many options, it can be hard to know where to find the best offers and exclusive discounts.
Here’s a quick round-up of the best discount cards and websites in 2025 to make sure you never have to pay full price again!
TOTUM
You might remember using an NUS or National Union of Students discount card in years gone past. The TOTUM card is the new version – and it’s for more than just students!
That’s right, you no longer have to be a college or university student to take advantage of the discounts on offer from the official student discount card.
If you’re a member of a professional body, studying for a professional qualification as part of your employment, a union member, or a teacher or training provider, you can also join the scheme.
The basic card is free but to get the most benefits you’ll need to pay for the membership. However, at £29.99 for three years (or £14.99 for one year, £24.99 for two), you will easily save back the cost within one or two transactions.
This card benefits the under-35s the most, because they can take advantage of the bundled memberships included, such as the international Youth Travel Card which offers discounts worldwide. Discounts include technology, retail, holidays, broadband and more. There is also a prepaid Visa card which gives you cashback on spending such as at the supermarket.
TasteCard
This trusty discount card is celebrating its twentieth birthday this year! And it’s got such longevity because of the amazing deals it offers. Shop around for a deal, as you can usually find a discount on the annual membership which is usually £79.99. (Or if you have a Lidl Plus membership, you can claim a 90-day free trial).
TasteCard offers amazing discounts on eating out, coffee, and takeaway food. The most popular deal is two-for-one dinners, but you can often get extras such as free drinks, starters, or desserts if you book ahead and claim your TasteCard membership. There are other member discounts too, such as for days out at SeaLife, Alton Towers, Madame Tussauds and many more.
Supermarket loyalty cards
Every major supermarket has a loyalty scheme and it’s worth signing up to them even if you don’t go very often. That’s because many now have ‘member prices’, which are everyday discounts on items across the store. For example, if a product would be £6 normally, it might be £4 if you have a loyalty card.
The cards can be stored on your phone in the app these days too, which is more convenient than carrying lots of cards in your wallet or on your keys. Many offer external partner deals, too. We’re all familiar with Tesco ClubCard and Sainsbury’s Nectar card by now, where points earned on purchases can be converted into vouchers to spend on gifts, experiences, travel, and more.
The Morrisons More loyalty card earns you ‘fivers’, with every 5,000 points converted to a voucher worth five pounds to spend in-store or online – perfect for saving up for big shops like Christmas.
The Lidl Plus membership app doesn’t earn loyalty points, but does frequently have excellent deals on partner offers. Recent examples include a free trial on a fitness app worth £100, a 90-day free TasteCard trial, and a free Days Out With The Kids pass. MyWaitrose gives members a free hot drink every single day, discounts on groceries, and exclusive competitions to enter.
Over60sDiscounts website
We’re onto discount websites now – if you’re an online shopper, pay attention! As well as using cashback websites like TopCashBack and Quidco for exclusive coupons, there are lots of discount websites to check out, too.
If you’re over the age of sixty, look up Over60sDiscounts.co.uk – it’s completely free to sign up and take advantage of the discounts available. What’s great about this website is that the offers are tailored to your age demographic, which means you’re likely to find exclusive discounts for your favourite retailers, hobbies, and days out.
Discount websites for key workers
Key workers are often the most underpaid in society but the hardest working. They are our teachers, police, healthcare workers, carers, and those who work in the forces. There are a few different schemes such as the Blue Light card (£4.99 membership fee) or the Teachers Card or Health Service Discounts website (free) that offer exclusive discounts for key workers.
Eligibility for each scheme various, so check the fine print before signing up. Some allow family members and dependents of key workers to join the scheme, too.
Discounts for carers
Carers are the unsung heroes keeping the country going. Unpaid carers in particular are not often recognised for the hard work they do – or the fact that most do it without any pay at all (or only the small Carers Allowance).
Discounts for Carers is for all types of carers to be able to save money with their online spending. It’s free to join and you don’t have to be an employed carer to sign up: if you care for someone such as a relative with ill health, you’re a carer and you’re entitled to discounts.
Sign up to freebies and deals newsletters
One final way to make sure you’re getting the best discount possible on your spending every week is to keep an eye on freebies and discounts. Sign up to newsletters for your favourite moneysaving websites and your most popular retailers for extra discounts and offers.
Sites like MagicFreebies and LatestFreeStuff often have good deals, though it’s a good idea to have a separate email address to sign up to things like this (and for offers on the site) to avoid being overrun in your main inbox.
- Some of the brands and websites we mention may be, or may have been, a partner of MoneyMagpie.com. However, we only ever mention brands we believe in and trust, so it never influences who we prioritise and link to.
