Purple Place - September Discounts
04 Sep 2026
From SmartTech, Cycle to Work to Bandobust and Unicafe savings - access a range of discounts this September
It's the start of a new academic year, and Purple Place is here to help you make your money go further, whether you're on campus or working from home. We've rounded up some of our favourite discounts, offers and savings schemes to help you get more from every pound.
Purple Place offers this September
Instant Savings & Cashback Offers - Explore discounts from over 800 retailers across a wide range of categories. Access instant vouchers to save on one-off purchase or request reloadable cards to make continuous savings on the food shop and much more!
SmartTech - In need of new tech for your home office? Apply for a Currys voucher up to the value of £1500 and spread the cost via your pay, interest free. Choose your own deduction period between 6-18 months (subject to eligibility).
Cycle to Work - Fancy switching to a greener commute? With Cycle to Work you can apply for a voucher up to £5000 to spend on a bike, clothing and accessories and spread the cost via your pay (subject to eligibility).
UniDiscounts Highlights
UniDiscounts is your range of locally negotiated offers on campus and beyond.
Bundobust - Spice up your lunch with a trip to Bundobust on Oxford Road where you can save 20% on food and drink all day, every day simply by showing your university ID card when ordering.
Insomnia Cookies - A box of cookies is a sure-fire way to become everyone’s favourite person in the office. Better yet you can save 10% at their University Green location with your university ID card.
UniCafe - Register your university ID card to save 10% on food across all UniCafe outlets on campus. Pay with your card then top up as and when needed. Easy!
Engage App Update
Engage is no longer just a discounts app! What started as a great way to save is now your complete colleague benefits experience, bringing together salary sacrifice schemes, recognition, wellbeing and much more.
Recognition
Brighten someone’s day with an eCard through Purple Place, the quick and easy way to celebrate and recognise the amazing colleagues around you.