Southern Co-op: 20% Off In 193 Stores
Every confirmed Southern Co-op store taking 20% off student shops, so you know exactly where to go with your barcode.
10% Student Discount whenever you shop in-store
Available at certain locations. See Conditions for full details.
Unlock 20% student discount at Southern Co-op with Student Beans. Present your Student Beans iD at the checkout to enjoy 20% off your order. *Use our [store locator](https://southern.coop/store-locator) to find your closest Southern Co-op store and start enjoying your student discount. Your student budget goes further with 20% off at Southern Co-op — get the voucher now on Student Beans!*
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How it works
How to get the Southern Co-op student discount
It's a till-side job, done in seconds once you've got your barcode ready.
Step 1
Find Southern Co-op on Student Beans
Sign up or log in to Student Beans and head to the Southern Co-op page to get your barcode.
Step 2
Shop in store as normal
Pick up your shop at any participating Southern Co-op, keeping in mind excluded items like tobacco, gift cards, lottery and fuel won't count towards the discount.
Step 3
Scan your barcode at the till
Show your Student Beans barcode in the app at a main till or self-checkout to get 20% off on the spot.
Southern Co-op will knock 10% off your in-store shop when you flash your Student Beans barcode at the till — no faff, no printed vouchers, just scan and save on your weekly essentials. That's proper money back in your pocket for the food shop you were doing anyway.
Not every Southern Co-op does it though, so we've mapped out all 193 confirmed stores taking part below. Find your nearest one, check it's on the list, and you're set to save every time you shop.
How to use your Southern Co-op student discount
It's dead simple: pull up your Student Beans barcode in the app, get to the main till or self-checkout, and scan it before you pay. It works again and again, so save it to your phone and use it on every shop — just remember a printed copy won't fly, and it's one barcode per transaction.
What's actually covered
The 10% comes off most of your basket, but a few things are excluded: cigarettes, tobacco, e-cigarettes, baby milk, lottery, PayPoint, phone top-ups, stamps, gift cards, in-store concessions, and fuel. It's in-store only too, so this one's for the shop floor, not online orders.
Where you'll find these stores
Southern Co-op stores are thick on the ground across the south of England, with the biggest cluster in Hampshire (78 stores), then a solid spread through Somerset (20), West Sussex (20), Dorset (15), Surrey (13), East Sussex (11), Isle of Wight (8) and Kent (6). Chances are there's one on your route to lectures or right by your student house.
Questions
Southern Co-op student discount FAQs
How do I use my Southern Co-op student discount in store?
Open the Student Beans app and show your Southern Co-op barcode at a main till or self-checkout. It needs to be scanned from the app, so screenshots or printed copies won't work.
Does every Southern Co-op store accept the student discount?
No, it's only valid at selected Southern Co-op stores, not Co-op Group or other society stores. Check the full list of participating stores to see if your local one's included.
How do I verify I'm a student?
You just need a valid Student Beans account, which verifies your student status when you sign up. Once you're verified, your barcode is ready to use in store.
Can I use the discount online or for delivery?
No, this offer is strictly for in-store use only and can't be used for online orders or deliveries.
What doesn't the discount cover?
It excludes cigarettes, tobacco, e-cigarettes, baby milk, lottery, PayPoint, phone top-ups, stamps, gift cards, in-store concessions and fuel. Everything else in your shop should qualify for the 20% off.
Can I combine it with other offers or use it more than once per visit?
Only one Student Beans barcode can be used per transaction, and it can't be stacked with other vouchers, offers or discounts, including Colleague Discount. It can be used alongside a non-colleague Southern Co-op membership card though, and your barcode's good for multiple visits.