Student energy discount from Student Beans
We're welcoming all Student Beans members!
We're offering all Student Beans members, including apprentices, under graduates, those studying for their masters or doctorates, completing their HND, HNC, or PGC exclusive gift cards when you switch tariff or join us for your student gas and electricity.
Available to EDF customers and new-joiners!
Your exclusive offer
Choose any of our Simply Fixed, Simply Tracker or Electric Vehicle tariffs and;
- Get a £50 gift card when you take both gas and electricity OR a £25 gift card for just one fuel.
How do I access EDF's student energy discount?
How to get your gift card
Join us today
- Get a quote and choose one of our Simply Fixed or Simply Tracker tariffs
- You'll get your gift card emailed to you within 120 days of joining us!
Looking for an electric vehicle tariff?
- Choose from: GoElectric or Pod Point Plug & Power
- When your supply’s live, you'll join our Standard Variable tariff
- Once your smart meter's connected to our systems, you'll be automatically transferred onto your EV tariff
- You'll get your gift card emailed to you within 120 days of joining us!
If you choose our Pod Point Plug and Power tariff, Pod will get in touch with you to arrange the payment and installation of a Pod Point Solo 3S electric vehicle charger.
Why EDF is the perfect supplier for students
- You'll get an exclusive gift card worth either £25 or £50
- Join Flextras, our loyalty programme to unlock rewards, perks and exclusive offers
- Earn money each time a friend you referred signs up to EDF!
- Enjoy our regular offers and competitions
- Our customer service is rated excellent on Trustpilot
- Account management made easy
Get 24/7 access to your account online - You'll get your energy from Britain's biggest generator of zero carbon electricity(1)
FAQs
What gift card can I choose?
There are a range of gift cards including Sephora, Uber, Uber Eats Deliveroo, Ikea, Primark, Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Asos, The Restaurant card, Merlin, Sainsburys Multi-Gift, The Dining Out card, M&S, Costa, Miller and Carter, Prezzo, Zizi, Cineworld & Amazon!
When will I receive my gift card?
You'll receive your gift card within 120 days of the start date of your chosen tariff. This'll be sent to you by our friends at Gift Cloud.
Who should I contact if I don't receive my gift card?
Please let us know if you haven't received your gift card after 120 days from your start date, by emailing: studentbeans@edfenergy.com
Why should students track energy usage?
It's really good to stay on top of your energy spend so you don't get bills that are suddenly larger than your budget. Our free Energy Hub tool is designed to help our customers see how much energy they're using at different times of the day to help save cash and carbon where possible.
Do students need to pay energy bills in student accommodation?
It depends on your accommodation contract - if you have an "all-inclusive" contract then your bills are most likely included. However, do check you won't get charged extra if you're using what may be considered as an excessive amount of energy.
If you're renting student accommodation privately, check your contract to understand what your rent covers. If it doesn't cover utilities, for example, gas, electricity and water - this means you'll need to pay for these on top of your rent.
How do students pay for gas and electricity?
It really varies! If you're renting by yourself you'll be in charge of paying the bills - and how you pay depends on what type of meter your accommodation has. For example, is it a smart meter and you can pay by Direct Debit each month, or do you have a Pay As You Go meter? This type of meter allows you to choose when you "top up" the meter and how much you spend each time.
Or, do you live with flatmates? In which case you may want to nominate one person to be named on the bill who is in charge of making sure the bill is paid each month, with everyone else making sure to give their energy spend share to them each month.
Some student flatmates create a "kitty" - this is usually a shared bank account where you all put in the same amount of money each month to cover the shared utility bills.
If you'd like a bit more advice we recommend reading our guide to student bills.
Can students switch energy suppliers in student houses?
If you're in charge of paying your energy bill, then yes - you can switch energy supplier.
What type of energy tariff should I choose?
If you're not sure what energy tariff is best for you, we recommend you look at our price predictions to help you better understand how much energy may cost you in the next year. You may also want to compare energy deals, or read how fixed priced energy may be a good option if you're looking to stick to a monthly budget.
Exclusive offers
Sign up as an EDF customer and unlock exclusive offers to help you save even more cash and carbon.
And don't forget, you can earn money each time you refer a friend!
T&Cs and eligibility apply
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