The life of a student can be tough and expensive. after paying for tuition, courses, study materials, and rents, little to no savings are left. things can be particularly difficult for those who are not working part-time. Thanks to various student discounts available all across Canada, students have an easier time making ends meet, while some even manage to squeeze in a bit of leisure. These discounts can be availed at various partner stores by showing the student identification card.
STUDENT SAVINGS CARDS AVAILABLE IN CANADA:
There are 2 major savings cards which are a must-have for every student:
- ISIC Canada Card: The membership costs $20 for one year. Students can avail discounts on electronics, travel, food, and clothing all across Canada. There is an additional of up to 40,000 international discounts available for members and cardholders.
- SPC Savings Cards: Membership can be purchased for $10 for one year. One can apply for membership online, on mobile apps, as well as by physically going to a partner retail store and getting a plastic card. With a wide network of over 450 partner stores, this card is a necessity for students looking for discounts.
SHOPPING AND RETAIL DISCOUNTS:
- Adidas: 30% discount on store items and 15% discount on outlet items are available for Canadian students, subject to exclusions. Click here to avail Adidas student discount
- Bently: Bently offers 10% off on regular items and up to 5% off on sale items to SPC Cardholders.
- Calvin Klien: participating stores across Canada offer up to 15% off o selected items to SPC members.
- Puma: students can avail a discount of up to 15% on the online store, applicable on select items.
- SoftMoc: 10% off is provided on both store and online purchases.
TRAVEL DISCOUNTS:
- Air Canada: students with Aeroplan membership can purchase Air Canada Student Pass which provides them with 6 one way trip credits.
- CheapOair: there are exclusive discounts for students on certain flight tickets, SPC members can avail up to 15% off on flight tickets.
- Contiki: valid ISIC and SPC members are given a discount of up to $150.
- Hotels.com: SPC student members can claim 40% off with an additional 8% off on production of ID.
ELECTRONICS DISCOUNTS:
- Apple: valid ID-holders are eligible for education pricing on MacBooks, iPads, and other products.
- Dell: SPC membership provides a minimum of a 5% discount on every purchase.
- Lenovo: 25% discount is given on ThinkPads, and 20% on other products to students who can verify their status via ID.me
- Microsoft: it provides a 10% discount on select items and free Office 365 Education to Canadian students.
FOOD, RESTAURANT, AND BAR DISCOUNTS:
- Bulls Eye Bar & Grills: SPC members get 15% off on regular priced food items.
- Burger King: Combo meals can be bought at a discount of 10% by showing valid SPC membership.
- Domino’s: select partner stores to provide ISIC members with a discount of up to 30%
- KFC: valid SPC cardholders get a discount of 10% on Big Box Meals.
EDUCATION DISCOUNTS:
- 3Sixty Education: 3Sixty Education in Ontario gives a 10% discount on 30 tutoring classes and a 10% discount on select credit courses to students who have a valid SPC membership card.
- Alpha Textbooks: valid SPC cardholders can get a 30% discount on Alpha Textbook school supplies and in-store products.
- OneClass: Students who have a valid SPC memberships get $5 off any OneClass study guide subscription plan.
FINANCE DISCOUNTS:
- Continental Currency Exchange: Students under the age of 25 years can get free Student VIP Cards at any Continental Currency Exchange branch.
- Interchange Financial: SPC members are eligible for free shipping at Interchange Financial Currency Exchange.
- National Bank of Canada: National Bank of Canada offers special savings packages to students., which offer a lot of aid in furthering their education and basic needs.
NEWSPAPER DISCOUNTS:
- The Globe and Mail: Students who are Yconic members are eligible for discounts on subscription fees to The Globe and Mail newspaper and Globe Unlimited all-access pass.
- The New York Times: The New York Times offers up to 50% off on subscription fees to students who can verify their educational status.
HEALTH AND FITNESS DISCOUNTS:
- Dr. Allyson Tang Optometrist: Students who have a valid SPC membership card can get a 30% discount here.
- Healthy You Supplements and Nutrition: there is a $10 student discount to SPC members who spend $30 or more on select products.
- Plant Therapy: Plant Therapy offers a $10 student discount code to SPC members who spend $25 or more online.
- Skincare Studio: SPC members get a 10% student discount on select medical spa services and products.