About us

Our mission 

Empowering readers with the latest, hand-tested discount codes, coupons and promotions is the shared commitment of The Independent and Savings United. Our goal is to streamline online shopping through quality-checked codes curated by our dedicated team of experts.

How The Independent source the best deals

Our team of savings experts source manually all discount codes and offers. Before sharing any of our vouchers, each one undergoes hand-testing and verification in line with our codes guarantee. The Independent Vouchers portal covers all your shopping needs with deals across travel, fashion, beauty, tech, restaurants and more. 

We work to a two-step voucher verification process carried out by both Savings United and The Independent Affiliate Team. Featured promotions – as part of ‘Independent’s Picks’ – are hand-picked by a member of our team. Exclusive codes are found only on The Independent Vouchers portal and no other coupon site. All codes which are verified are manually checked by at least six different people to ensure 100% legitimacy. 

Affiliate marketing 

They work closely with brands through networks within the Affiliate Marketing framework to produce exclusive discounts and offers. By securing these unique voucher codes and promotions, we can ensure you, the consumer, are getting the best deal on the market. Each time you redeem a coupon and make a purchase on the retailer’s site, we earn a small commission. Not all e-commerce vouchers on our pages contain affiliate links, however, full transparency is important to us.  

As well as hundreds of exclusive discount codes, you may also find information on the latest sales, deals and codes from the brand themselves. We want to make sure our readers have a complete understanding of the current promotions available to make an informed decision.

Our Guarantee 

We commit to delivering reliable deals and a smooth online shopping experience. Our team of real people are working tirelessly to manually verify each discount code to maintain our credibility and trust. 

Since 2018, the partnership between Savings United and The Independent has been instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of content. Ongoing efforts from both parties ensure the development of a platform you can consistently rely on. 

We follow a four-tier approach:

1. Quality: Our top priority is to provide you with reliable offers. We thoroughly assess each deal to ensure that it meets our standards for value and dependability.
2. Validity: Every code and promotion is tested for authenticity and efficacy before it goes live. 
3. Compliance: All content follows The Independent editorial guidelines.
4. Troubleshooting: Should you encounter an invalid code (due to expiration or any other reason), we have mechanisms in place to assist. Use our Contact Page to alert us to any problems you're facing.

About Savings United 

Who are Savings United?

Savings United prides itself on being the leading couponing partner, trusted by premium publishers across the globe. They are dedicated to setting the gold standard for couponing, partnering only with affiliates and publishers who share the same rigorous benchmarks. Multiple industry awards have recognised their success in leading the coupon market, including a CJ Global Excellence Award in 2022 and Publisher Team of the Year 2023 at the Golden Links Awards. 

Helping shoppers save money is their number one priority, but they are also dedicated to doing it sustainably. Reducing its carbon footprint and sourcing greener alternatives maximises the company’s value. 

Savings United is headquartered in Hamburg, but they adopt a remote working model that embraces diversity. Our 185 Savers are fluent in 23 languages and spread across 10+ countries, reshaping the traditional workplace. 

They believe a work-life balance is paramount. Introduced in 2022, the company’s four-day workweek policy ensures every employee enjoys the flexibility to achieve optimal productivity while still pursuing their personal goals.

Our collaboration with Savings United 

Independent Voucher Codes was first launched in 2018. Our shared values and goals with Savings United have made for a tight collaboration on multiple levels of expertise, including editorial, commercial, user experience and more. 

Further collaborations with Earthmark and the Green Coupons initiative outline our sustainability efforts to help consumers make more conscious buying decisions. This work has been recognised by industry leaders, earning us the Social Impact Award at the Rakuten Europe Golden Link Awards. 

All content written and sourced by the Savings United team is created in line with The Independent’s strict editorial guidelines. Their team of content managers and copywriters ensure that all work is in harmony with the tone of voice and style of The Independent and readers' expectations. Although Savings United creates the content within the dedicated voucher space, The Independent retains full ownership and responsibility.

Articles, newsletters and voucher pages undergo meticulous review by The Independent Affiliate team to ensure they continuously meet standards and provide maximum value to our audience. The close collaboration between Savings United and our Affiliate Team supports our overall mission of empowering readers with engaging, useful content, alongside establishing a trusted relationship.