We Are TOTUM

TOTUM is the UK's leading discount platform designed specifically for students, professionals, apprentices, and public sector workers. It provides members with access to hundreds of exclusive discounts from major global brands, including Apple, Samsung, ASOS, and Boots.

TOTUM is the official successor to the NUS extra card, maintaining a long-standing heritage of supporting the student community in the UK. While it has expanded to include professionals and public sector workers, it remains the only discount platform endorsed by the National Union of Students (NUS).

TOTUM is a free digital membership that provides access to a wide range of online-only discounts. TOTUM+ is a paid premium membership (£14.99 per year) that includes a physical card for in-store use, a free government-approved 18+ ID, and access to the TOTUM Cashback card. Additionally, TOTUM+ members can access over 100,000 discounts in 90 countries worldwide.

TOTUM is digital-first. Once verified, your membership lives in the TOTUM app, which is where you browse offers, generate discount codes, and show your digital ID in-store where applicable.

Eligibility is verified digitally during signup. Depending on your category — student, apprentice, professional, or public sector — you'll be asked to confirm your status through your institution, employer, or professional body. Most verifications take only a few minutes.

Yes, TOTUM+ members can receive a free government-approved 18+ proof-of-age ID card. This card features the official PASS hologram, making it a legally recognised form of ID in the UK. To apply, you will need to provide your passport or UK driving licence for identity verification.

Yes. Recent graduates remain eligible for a period after finishing their studies, and once you move into a profession or join an eligible professional organisation, you can continue your membership as a professional member.

If you are a TOTUM+ member, you have access to hundreds of thousands of discounts in over 90 countries. This makes the card a valuable tool for saving on travel, accommodation, and attractions while abroad.

TOTUM is UK-based, but TOTUM+ members get access to worldwide discounts through international brand partners, which is particularly useful for students studying abroad, travelling, or working internationally.

Once you have completed your sign-up and payment, you can immediately access digital discounts via the TOTUM app. If you have purchased a TOTUM+ membership, your physical card will be processed and sent to you by post shortly after.

Free TOTUM remains active for as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for your member group. TOTUM+ is available in fixed terms of 1, 2, or 3 years depending on the option you choose at signup.

NUS Extra was rebranded as TOTUM in 2018 to reflect a broader audience. Students remain at the heart of the platform, but apprentices, graduates, professionals, and public sector workers are now equally part of the membership — and the TOTUM brand was designed to speak to all of them.