TOP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY
BANKING • Get a good student bank account. Interest-free overdrafts are a good alternative to credit cards SHOPPING • Get a student discount card – TOTUM and UNiDAYS offer huge savings • Buy pre-loved and new clothes on Vinted, eBay and Depop or sell your unwanted items
TRAVEL • Cycle around on Swansea University Cycles, with hubs across the city • Use your student card for bike and accessory discounts at Uprise in Uplands STUDENT LIVING • Get a part-time job to boost your income. Our paid Student Ambassador Scheme is a great option • Use an app to share the cost of bills and household essentials with your flatmates • Subscribe to the 'Money Saving Expert' newsletter
£165
AVERAGE WEEKLY RENT
Based on average rental values: varbes.com/rental-market/ swansea-rental-market
BUS TRAVEL 16-21 year olds
• Set up spending limits and alerts on your banking app
22+ year olds £2 SINGLE / £4 ALL DAY £1 SINGLE / £3 ALL DAY WITH MYTRAVELPASS*
FOOD • Meal plan for the week • Download the 'Too Good to Go' app and limit food waste
*Welsh Government discount card swansea.ac.uk/travel/public-transport
£10 CAMPUS TO CITY
Singleton Park Campus to city centre taxi fare (price dependent on traffic (Uber also available)
swanseabaysportspark.wales/ memberships Swansea Bay Sports Park £16.50 PER MONTH STUDENT GYM MEMBERSHIP
For more tips on taking control of your finances head to swansea.ac.uk/money-advice and hear from our award-winning team
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