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What do Waterstones stamps do?

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Matthew Harrington

Updated on February 11, 2026

Stamps will be awarded on, and Plus balances can be redeemed against, all products purchased in participating Waterstones shops or on Waterstones.com, with the exception of: gift vouchers, electronic gift cards, eGifts, book tokens, theatre tokens, events tickets and postage stamps.

Is Waterstones Plus card free?

Yes, Waterstones Plus is completely free.

How does Waterstones loyalty card work?

Earn points Collect three points for every £1 you spend* – each point is worth 1p. You can spend your points whenever you wish and save on your future reading. Then colect and spend your point se and in Waterstones shops.

Does Waterstones have a loyalty card?

Waterstones has today unveiled a new, “more generous” loyalty card, the Waterstones Plus, which has been developed in-house by the chain’s booksellers.

How do I activate my student Waterstones card?

Simply visit your local Waterstones and present your valid student ID. As soon as we have verified your status, you will be sent an activation email which will enable you to redeem your earned Plus Balance.

What is a Waterstone stamp?

The stamp card offer is valid in Waterstones stores only in the UK, Eire, Belgium and the Netherlands. One stamp will be issued for every £10 spent at any Waterstones store in the UK or 15 euros spent at any Waterstones store outside the UK in any one transaction. For example a £25 or 30 euros spend will earn 2 stamps.

How long is a Waterstones gift card valid for?

2 years
If a Sterling Gift Card is not used for a period of 2 years from the date or purchase (or date of last card transaction, if later), it will automatically expire and any remaining balance will be deducted.

Does WHSmith have a loyalty card?

With the epoints rewards scheme, you can buy WHSmith products directly from our reward catalogue to take advantage of our 10% discount of WHSmith’s price. Plus, delivery is free and all of WHSmith’s policies are not compromised, including delivery, returns and guarantees.

What is Waterstone plus?

Waterstones Plus is our customer benefits programme, combining one of the high street’s most generous reward systems with news of the latest releases, incredible reader offers and access to special and signed editions.

Does Waterstones have a student discount?

UNiDays Student Discount Code Get an extra 10% off at Waterstones.com in association with UNiDAYS – please note this can’t be combined with the Waterstones Plus Student 5% discount.

Where do I Register my Waterstones student card?

The easiest way is to register for a digital Plus Student card is through the Waterstones App, selecting the ‘I am a student’ box to start earning Plus Stamps right away. Alternatively, you can sign up online at Waterstones.com with your ac.uk address or visit your local shop with your student ID to register for a physical card.

How many plus stamps do you get with Waterstones Card?

Customers joining Waterstones Plus are part of one of the high street’s most generous reward systems. With 1 Plus Stamp earned for every £10/€12 you spend (in shop or online), collecting 10 Plus Stamps equals £10/€12 to spend with us, converted overnight.

When do I have to pay with Waterstones debit card?

Credit/Debit Card payments are taken on dispatch of your order, and your payment may be split if items are sent separately. Waterstones UK Gift Cards and Waterstones Plus payments are taken at the point an order is placed. You can pay using the following Credit/Debit Cards:

How can I transfer my old Waterstones Card to my new one?

The old card must be surrendered and a Waterstones bookseller will need to take your name and email address so that the new WPC or WPSC (as appropriate) can be registered and activated and the balance on your old card can be transferred to the Plus balance on your new WPC or WPSC (as appropriate). 9.