“Study is your focus. Supporting you is ours.”
The Problem: Students are doing more with less.
Rent, food, and travel costs keep rising
Part-time jobs are competitive and inflexible
Traditional banking doesn’t serve gig-based or creative work well
Most “student perks” are tied to spending—not earning
Students need support that works with their lifestyle—not against it.
The Solution: A New Kind of Student Support
We believe students deserve tools that are fair, empowering, and built for how life actually works today.
thankyü is here to help.
Earn from tips, donations, and one-off gigs (events, tutoring, DJ sets, creative work)
Mobile-first and always on—get paid weekly with no hardware needed
Now and Freedom plans designed to suit student life
Connect is perfect for housemates, project groups, or society teams
Transaction records to keep track of earnings, ideal for budgeting or student self-assessment
Freedom members get access to real savings—including Tastecard and more
Earn more. Keep more. Stress less.
thankyü in action
Side Hustle Student – Quick, flexible income
You do occasional DJ gigs, tutoring sessions, or help at events. You want a clean, fast way to collect tips or payments.
thankyü Now makes it effortless.
Show your QR code or TipTap band, get paid instantly, and receive payouts every Tuesday.
Upgrade to Freedom to:
Get 100% cashback on thankyü fees
Unlock perks like Tastecard and other student-friendly benefits
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Society or Group – Split income easily
Your student society hosts events, sells merch, or takes donations. With thankyü Connect, you can:
Accept tips and payments
Automatically split the funds between members or a central pot
Manage payouts weekly
It’s free to set up—just link your group to thankyü.
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For Students: How to Earn Casually (Without Breaking the Rules)
You can use thankyü to earn money if you're doing things like:
Tutoring, DJing, photography, or creative gigs
Helping out at events, societies, or university fundraisers
One-off jobs or services for local people or organisations
If you earn less than £1,000 per year from these kinds of activities, you’re covered by the Trading Allowance and don't need to register as self-employed.
thankyü is perfect for casual work:
No hardware or bank machines needed
Get paid via QR code or TipTap band
Weekly payouts (every Tuesday)
Full transaction history to track earnings
You can’t use thankyü if you:
Work regular shifts in a pub, bar, café, or shop
Are being scheduled or supervised like an employee
Are paid a wage that should go through payroll
Tip: If you earn over £1,000/year, you’ll need to register as self-employed and submit a simple Self Assessment tax return. thankyü gives you all the records you need.
For Organisations & Businesses: Paying Students Legally & Easily
You can pay a student using thankyü without setting up payroll or PAYE, as long as:
The work is one-off or casual (not regular shifts)
The student is not treated like staff (no rota, no uniform, no ongoing duties)
You're paying for a task, service, or creative project
The total paid is less than £1,000/year (Trading Allowance)
Examples that work well with thankyü:
Paying a student to run sound at an event
One-off design, photography or filming jobs
Running a uni society stall or live DJ set
Avoid using thankyü when:
The student is on a regular shift pattern
You control how, where, or when they work
The work looks like an employment relationship
Best Practice:
Ask the student to send a basic invoice or email summary of the work
Keep a record of the payment and purpose
If the student earns over £1,000 from you, they should be registered as self-employed
Need help?
Contact us anytime: support@thankyu.com