Money saving tips
- Join My John Lewis: This is the retailer's free membership programme. Rather than collecting points, members receive personalised discount vouchers based on their shopping habits, money off beauty products, and regular invitations to exclusive shopping events.
- Use the BeautyCycle scheme: If you are a My John Lewis member, you can bring five empty, clean beauty product containers into a physical store to recycle them. In return, you will be given £5 off your next beauty purchase.
- Shop the ANYDAY range: If you are buying homeware, basic clothing, or nursery essentials, filter your search by the John Lewis ANYDAY brand. This is the retailer's most affordable in-house line, designed to be up to 20% cheaper than their standard own-brand products without sacrificing quality.
- Factor in the free guarantees: When comparing prices on electronics, remember that John Lewis includes a two-year guarantee on almost all electricals and a five-year guarantee on televisions for free. This can save you a significant amount of money compared to buying extended warranties from other tech retailers.
Delivery and returns
Standard UK delivery costs £4.50, but it is completely free if your order totals £50 or more.
Click & Collect is free for orders over £30 and costs £2.50 for anything under that threshold. You can collect parcels from John Lewis stores, Waitrose supermarkets, and selected Co-op or Shell locations.
You have 35 days from the date of delivery to return unwanted items. Products must be unused and in their original packaging. The cheapest way to process a return is to drop the items off at a John Lewis department store or a Waitrose supermarket, as this is free. If you choose to post your return using Evri or Royal Mail, John Lewis deducts a £2.00 return shipping fee from your final refund.
FAQs
Does John Lewis offer a student discount?
There is no permanent, year-round student discount available. However, John Lewis frequently runs limited-time student promotions in the late summer and early autumn, typically offering savings on laptops, tablets, and university room essentials.
Does John Lewis price match?
Yes. John Lewis operates its 'Never Knowingly Undersold' price promise, meaning they proactively match the prices of 25 major UK high street and online competitors on branded products. If you find a branded item cheaper at an approved competitor, you can submit a claim to have the price matched.
Can I use John Lewis gift cards at Waitrose?
Yes, physical gift cards and digital e-gift cards bought from John Lewis can be spent online or in-store at both John Lewis and Waitrose.
Can I use promo codes on electricals?
Most standard promotional codes exclude electrical goods, including laptops, televisions, and large kitchen appliances. Discounts on these items are usually applied automatically during sales events or 'Special Buy' periods rather than through manual voucher codes.
Do I get a discount for signing up to the newsletter?
Unlike many online fashion retailers, John Lewis does not send a flat 10% off code when you join their mailing list. To get regular discounts and offers, you are better off joining their free membership scheme instead.
How to use your discount codes
- Search our page for an active John Lewis discount code and click it to copy the text.
- Go to the John Lewis website and add your chosen items to your basket.
- Once you are ready to pay, click the basket icon in the top right corner and click "Continue to checkout".
- You will be prompted to sign in, create an account, or continue as a guest.
- Follow the steps through the delivery section until you reach the payment page.
- Look for a section labelled "Add a promotional code".
- Paste your copied code into the box and click "Apply". Your order total will update to reflect the discount.
