If you’re recently graduated or finished college, then you might be mourning the loss of your student discounts account. But that’s where Blue Light Card steps in.
If you’ve chosen a career within the emergency services, NHS, social care sector, teaching community and armed forces, you can still access over 18,000 partner brands online and on the high street right at your fingertips.
Time to start getting ready for the world of work? Blue Light Card can help make the transition between student and working life as smooth as possible.
From workwear essentials to ensuring you get your coffee fix for less, here’s some of the reasons you need a Blue Light Card by your side as you step into your career.
If you have questions about your eligibility or the type of ID needed, view our support resources here.
Step 1: What is your employment status?
Step 2: What organisation do you work in?
As you step out of education and into your new career in an eligible profession, you’ll quickly notice that the student discounts you’ve relied on begin to disappear. That’s where Blue Light Card comes in; giving you access to hundreds of discounts from top brands, restaurants, retailers and so much more. It’s the perfect way to carry on enjoying great savings, even after your student perks have ended.
By joining Blue Light Card, you’re not just signing up for discounts, you are joining a community that recognises and rewards the hard work of people in essential roles. Whether you’re kitting out your new wardrobe, booking a much-needed holiday, or saving on everyday essentials; your membership ensures you get more from your money as you start your career journey.
Sign up today!
*Information correct as of 6 November 2025. Estimated potential annual savings figure is calculated using our top 10% of offers available during September 2024 to August 2025 using an average combined discount rate of 22% across all our savings categories and applying it against the average disposable income of an average Blue Light Card member based on salary. Average salary information from a range of sources available upon request. Average disposable income based on Office of National Statistics data from April 2023 to March 2024 (FYE 2024) for family spending in the UK, excluding categories of spend where no Blue Light Card offers are available.
**Applying a 3.5% discount rate available through our Voucher Shop (selected grocers) against an average weekly grocery spend of £112 based on a survey of 800,000 BLC Members - February 2025).
