Money saving tips
- Register for Sparks: The M&S digital rewards scheme, Sparks, gives members access to personalized digital vouchers. It is common to receive 10% or 15% off specific categories like knitwear or beauty based on your shopping habits. The scheme is entirely digital and managed via the M&S app.
- Shop multi-buy offers: The retailer frequently runs volume deals on everyday basics. This includes their regular "3 for 2" on kids' clothing and schoolwear, or multi-pack savings on underwear and men's shirts.
- Watch for Beauty Box promotions: A few times a year, M&S releases a curated Beauty Box or an Advent Calendar. If you meet a minimum spend threshold across clothing or home (usually around £30 to £35), you can purchase these high-value beauty sets for a heavily reduced price.
- Use the Shwopping scheme: You can drop off old clothing in the designated "Shwop" boxes located in physical stores. If you scan the QR code on the donation box using the M&S app, a perk or discount is often added directly to your Sparks account.
Delivery and returns
Delivery options
Standard UK home delivery costs £3.99, but this fee is waived if you spend £60 or more on clothing, home, or beauty. Next-day delivery is available for £5.99 if you order before the evening cut-off time. Click & Collect is free with no minimum spend and is available at most physical stores, including standalone M&S Foodhalls.
Returns policy
M&S operates a 35-day return policy for most full-priced clothing and homeware. For items bought in a sale or clearance, this window is reduced to 14 days. Returns are free and can be processed in-store or by generating a digital QR code via the online returns portal for an Evri or Royal Mail drop-off point.
FAQs
Is there a student discount?
M&S does not currently run a student discount scheme through UNiDAYS or Student Beans.
Does M&S offer an NHS discount?
There is no permanent Blue Light or NHS discount available for online orders. Healthcare workers should check their Sparks account instead for personalized offers.
Are M&S food items available for home delivery?
You can order M&S food hampers, wine cases, and food gifts directly through the main M&S website. For everyday grocery delivery, M&S has an exclusive partnership with Ocado, so you will need to place standard food orders through the Ocado website.
Can I buy furniture online?
Yes, they stock a wide range of furniture and larger home items. Be aware that larger items have different delivery fees (often around £15 to £19.99 depending on the size) and longer lead times compared to standard clothing orders.
How to use your discount codes
- Add your chosen items to the online shopping bag.
- Click the bag icon in the top right corner to view your basket.
- Proceed to the checkout page. You can log in, register, or continue as a guest.
- Enter your delivery information and select a delivery method.
- On the payment page, locate the box marked "Add a promo code".
- Type in your code and click "Apply".
- The discount will be deducted from your total before you finalize the payment.
