Digital railcards will allow for quicker applications, while American Express has two new offers for cardholders

There'll be no need to queue at a ticket office or to wait for a card in the post

Fat Face: surfing for a discount

Railcards can save passengers a third on their train fares and from next April they'll become even easier to use. The Association of Train Operating Companies is planning a digital Railcard that will allow for quicker applications, with no need to queue at a station ticket office or to wait for a card in the post. Once downloaded, the app will be available offline to show to rail staff, meaning no more frustration because you've left your card behind. Don't wait until April to get a money-saving Railcard. Sign up now at railcard.co.uk

Textbook discounts

Students: Amazon is offering 10 per cent off textbooks to both new and existing members of Amazon Student until 23 October. Use the promotional code TEXTBOOK10 at checkout to get the discount.

A free room at Premier Inn

Stay at a Premier Inn three times between now and 31 January 2016 and you'll earn a free night – which you must use between Thursday and Sunday by 28 February 2016. To qualify, you'll need to register your My Premier Inn profile by 18 December and log in every time you make a booking. Further details at premierinn.co.uk/greatnightgiveaway.

Clean up at Halfords

It's time to clean up and get 20 per cent off Karcher pressure washers at Halfords. The deal lasts until the end of October.

Collective bargaining

Discount site Quidco has launched Cut-price Energy Club, a collective-buying group that could help save up to £391.23 and get up to £40 cashback. To sign up, go to quidco.com/cut-price-energy-club before 11 October.

Express delivery

American Express has two new offers for cardholders. You'll get £10 credit when spending £70 at House of Fraser or £50 at Fat Face.

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