Doing an apprenticeship is a fantastic way to develop new skills and gain experience in your chosen sector. They have a wealth of benefits such as the ability to learn as you earn and being fully funded for apprentices, but did you know that you can access a range of discounts when on an apprenticeship programme? In this article we’ve gathered the best discounts available for apprentices.
Apprentice Oyster Card for discount on travel:
If you live or work in London, getting an apprentice Oyster Card can save you hundreds of pounds a year. Apprentice Oyster photocard gives you 30% off adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets, which equals roughly £500 to over £600 a year depending on your travel zones. If you add a 16-25 Railcard, you save an extra 1/3 off off-peak pay-as-you-go fares.
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TOTUM Apprentice Membership:
Apprentice Membership, previously known as NUS Apprentice extra card, provides UK apprentices with retail, dining, and travel discounts. A 1-year membership costs £14.99 for the premium TOTUM+ tier, which includes a physical card and a free age ID
Go to TOTUM Apprenticeship website
To apply for these, you will need:
- Your training provider’s unique UKPRN
- Your ULN (Unique Learning Number).
Other apprentice discounts:
UniDAYS:
UNiDAYS is a free online platform and mobile app that verifies student identity to provide exclusive discounts on major brands like Apple, ASOS, and Adidas. It connects young people with deals on fashion, tech, beauty, and food.
While mostly associated with university study, UniDAYS is also available for apprentices giving you access to hundreds of discounts for free.
Student Beans
Student Beans is a free digital student loyalty platform and verification service that provides exclusive discounts, promo codes, and a digital student ID for people in higher education. It helps users save money on fashion, tech, food, and entertainment across more than 160 countries. Just like UniDAYS it is available for apprentices aged 16 and over to register and verify their status for free student discounts.
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