Can I get an NUS card without being a student?
Rachel Davis
Updated on January 29, 2026
BUT, there’s a sneaky way to get an NUS card even if you’re NOT a student. And it’s completely legitimate, you can flash it with full confidence and get a discount on food, restaurants, cinema trips as well as your favourite fashion brands. So here’s the secret, you just have to become a student.
How do you get a NUS card if you are not a student 2021?
How to get an NUS student discount card when you’re not a student. Instead of enrolling at a college or university, you can sign up for an online learning course. There are a number of different course providers which have an agreement with NUS to provide the cards to their students.
Does an NUS card count as ID?
This means that your TOTUM card can be used in ID, when buying certain items, when you need ID at the club etc. – anytime you need to ID’d. Your TOTUM card also includes International Student Identity Card, which is recognised and valid for discounts worldwide. You can buy your card online.
Can I still use my NUS extra card?
Yes! Your NUS extra card will remain valid until its expiry date. You do not need to swap or upgrade your card to a TOTUM branded card. Your card will still be accepted in all participating online and high street outlets.
How do I get my NUS card in 2020?
How can I apply for an NUS card?
- Purchase an eligible training course (our courses are not eligible).
- Visit the NUS website.
- Select a provider from the list of approved places of study.
- Choose Professional/Vocational as the Course Level.
- Complete your personal information, including your student ID.
How much is an NUS card?
So what is the NUS card price? An NUS card UK costs £13. Some assume that paying £13 for a card isn’t necessary when your university provides you with a student ID.
Can anyone get a TOTUM card?
TOTUM memberships are available to students aged 16 or over, studying full or part-time in the UK. So if you’re at a UK school, college, sixth form or university then you can join TOTUM.
Can a Totum card be used as ID?
TOTUM + age ID card uses PASS No other student ID card packs the same punch! It is the most widely recognised and authentic proof of age scheme in the UK. More retailers and businesses know and understand what the PASS logo and hologram means than with any other ID scheme. It is the perfect photo Identity card to use!
Can a student card be used as ID?
Yes and no depending on the situation. if you’re going to use your student card/student ID at an airport its not going to work. they only work for “simple things” as in apple music student discount, or if your at a concert (it worked for me) and you need to prove your age.
Are NUS cards worth it?
Already, I have saved more money than the NUS card is actually worth and any other savings after this is pure “profit”. I was delighted to find out that one of my favourite high street fashion shops, New Look, accepted NUS student cards and I could save 10% on my purchase. My savings came to a total of £4.20.
Do you need NUS card to get 18 digits?
That’s not an NUS card, it’s a Uni ID Card with the NUS logo on it. You need an NUS Extra card to get the 18 digits, or you could try the adding 0s trick. Rep: ? You get these gems as you gain rep from other members for making good contributions and giving helpful advice. Rep: ?
What’s the name of the NUS discount card?
NU extra (TOTUM card) is a discount card. This card to is offered to exclusively to students. The national union of students runs TOTUM cards. TOTUM card allows you to benefit from discounts on certain products and services. NUS have recently changed their discount cards to TOTUM.
How do I apply for an NUS card?
To apply for your NUS Extra card, simply click on the link below and go through the application process. Enter your email address. When it asks for place of study, please type in full – New Skills Academy. For Student number enter your date of birth. Continue with the rest of the steps of the application process.
What’s my NUS number-the student room?
I have a 7 digit number on the front of my NUS card (Kingston) and to make it up to the 18 digits Waterstones seems to require I just put lots of zeros on the front and hey presto they agree that I am a student and I can save money on ridiculously priced academic books and trashy fiction! Happy Days. H x