River Island, a British fashion brand, originated in 1948 as Lewis Separates. It was renamed Chelsea Girl in the 70s and eventually became River Island in 1988, evolving into a high-street icon. Our saving experts have compiled a guide to help you save with this on-trend retailer using our River Island discount codes and seasonal sales. Read on to find out more.
Frequently asked questions
How to use a River Island discount code?
- Click “get code” on the voucher you’d like to use.
- Copy the code that appears on your screen.
- Go to the retailer’s website in the tab that has opened for you.
- Add any items you’d like to your basket.
- Head to checkout and paste the code in the promotion box.
- Click apply to see how much you’ve saved today.
How much is the River Island student discount?
Students get 20% off all full-priced orders at River Island. To get your unique code, you need to sign up to Student Beans or UNiDAYS using your university email address. Shortly afterwards, you will find your discount code in your account.
Is there a River Island NHS discount?
All Blue Light Card holders can enjoy 15% off full-priced orders with River Island. That includes NHS staff, emergency service workers, armed forces and the social care sector.
Can I get free delivery on my order?
All online and Click and Collect orders over £50 automatically qualify for free delivery - no code necessary. Alternatively, pick up your items from your local store and enjoy no delivery cost when you spend over £20.
Is there a next-day delivery option at River Island?
Yes, River Island offers next-day and nominated delivery options, which both cost £6. To guarantee your package is delivered on time, you must order by 10 pm on weekdays and 2 pm on the weekend.
How does the returns process work at River Island?
Items can be returned within 28 days of delivery if they are clean, unworn and still have the tags attached. You have three options, depending on how you’d like to return your package:
- Return in-store. Drop off your items at your local River Island store, but don’t forget to take your despatch confirmation email with you.
- Drop at your nearest post office. Take your items to your nearest postal service, which includes InPost, ASDA, Royal Mail, Collect+ and Evri.
- Get it collected. Organise a collection for free and wait for Evri to pick up your parcel from your chosen address.
10 ways to save with River Island in 2024
1. Exclusive student discounts
River Island loves to treat students to an extra 10% off its newest collections all year round. They also regularly increase this amount to more than 20% during peak promotional periods, including Black Friday, the January sales and end-of-season discounts.
2. Utilise the search bar
We believe that a website’s search bar isn’t used enough when it comes to finding hidden discounts. Simply search “sale+item” on the River Island website for quick and easy access to the newest savings—filter by fit, occasion, and size to personalise it for you.
3. 10% off for RI Insiders
Join the community of River Island VIPs who enjoy exclusive voucher codes, bespoke discounts and early access to the latest drops. Joining is free, and you’ll automatically get 10% off your first order, whether you’re after your next party showstopper or office fit.
4. 20% off discount codes
This highstreet retailer isn’t shy of a discount code, whether it’s 15% off everything, 20% off dresses or a free delivery code to add to your basket. Our savings experts scour the internet daily to find the latest offers so you can copy, paste and save in just a few clicks.
5. £5 birthday discount
Birthday perks are just one of the many benefits of creating an account with River Island. Each year, on your special day, you’ll receive a unique voucher code for £5 off your next order - a hassle-free way to guarantee annual savings.
6. Spread the cost with Klarna
River Island works closely with Klarna to give you different payment options. With Klarna, you can choose to spread the cost of your purchase into three equal, interest-free instalments or pay the full total after 30 days. Check out the full terms and conditions on the website.
7. Up to 50% off in the sale
You’ll almost always find generous savings in the River Island sale, whether it's money off last season's collections, a flash sale on this month’s best sellers or up to 40% off partywear. Some River Island discount codes can also be stacked on top of the sale for extra savings.
8. Utilise your wishlist
Wishlists are a great way to store your favourite things safely while you wait for them to go on sale or for a handy promo code to appear. Firstly, you’ll need to ensure you’re logged in and then click on the heart symbol in an image to save it to your wishlist.
9. £5 gift voucher for donations
Make some money from your old clothes with River Island’s Takeback Scheme. Partnering with Reskinned Clothing, River Island is handing out £5 vouchers for every bag of clothes donated. Items are then rehomed, repurposed or recycled.
10. Multi-buy offers
You’ll regularly find multibuy offers on River Island basics, including t-shirts, vests and underwear. Offers change occasionally, but the most recent promotions included two t-shirts for £14, two items of kids' clothing for £12 and five socks for £16.
