Infinity Club vs the NUS card (TOTUM)
TOTUM is what the NUS card became — the official student discount card, endorsed by the National Union of Students, with a free tier and paid tiers on top. Infinity Club isn't trying to be a student ID: it's a local savings membership, aimed at the independent businesses around your campus. Honest answer — if you mainly want proof of student status and national travel deals, TOTUM is the better fit.
| Infinity Club | TOTUM (formerly NUS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3.99 a month or £39.99 a year, first 30 days free | Free tier available; paid TOTUM+ membership from £14.99 a year |
| Best for | Independent local businesses you use weekly, plus national brands | National retail, travel and international offers, and official student ID |
| Proof of student status | No — it's a savings membership | Yes — recognised student ID |
| How you redeem | Show your digital membership card in store | Show your TOTUM card or app, or use online codes |
| Money-back promise | Save-More Guarantee: full refund of your first paid month if you don't save more than it costs | See TOTUM's own refund terms |
| Who else can join | Anyone — students get a lower price with a .ac.uk email | Students, apprentices, professionals and public sector workers |
Which one should you use?
If you travel a lot or need student ID, get TOTUM. If most of your money goes on coffee, food, haircuts, gyms and nights out near where you live, Infinity Club will usually pay for itself faster — and every offer is with a business you can walk to.
TOTUM details taken from totum.com. Prices and terms change — check their site before you decide.
Common questions
- Is the NUS card the same as TOTUM?
- Yes. The NUS card became TOTUM — it's the official student discount card endorsed by the National Union of Students.
- Do I need TOTUM as well as Infinity Club?
- They cover different ground. TOTUM is national and travel-focused with an official student ID; Infinity Club is built around independent businesses in your own city. Many students keep both.
- Does Infinity Club prove I'm a student?
- No. It's a discount membership, not a student ID card. If you need proof of student status, use your university card or TOTUM.