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320 participating businesses

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Exclusive offers with independent shops, cafés, salons, trades and more — right across Essex. No chains. No franchises. Just brilliant local businesses.

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How it works

Saving locally takes about five minutes

  1. 1

    Join online

    Pick monthly, yearly or Duo. We post your card to you — and your digital card works straight away.

  2. 2

    Find a business

    Browse by category, town or map. Every listing shows its exclusive offer.

  3. 3

    Show & save

    Show your card at the till. Left it at home? Just open the digital one on your phone.

Today’s picks

Offers worth leaving the house for

All offers
KRH Building Services LTD logo10% OFFNew

Trades & Services

KRH Building Services LTD

10% OFF

Family run builders specialising in kitchens, bathrooms, loft conversions, and extensions, delivering quality craftsmanship from first plan to fina…

Across Essex
DJP Services logoFREE Chopping Board

Trades & Services

DJP Services

FREE Chopping Board Personalised. With every qualifying project.

DJP Services is an Essex based property maintenance company covering all trades, specialising in carpentry, bespoke designs, and electrical work ca…

Across Essex
Smilers Auto Centre logo15% OFF

Trades & Services

Smilers Auto Centre

15% OFF Labour Costs.

Smilers Auto Centre is a friendly, independent garage based on Charfleets Industrial Estate, providing reliable automotive services for local motor…

Canvey Island
ETA Medical - First Aid Training logo10% OFF

Trades & Services

ETA Medical - First Aid Training

10% OFF First Aid Courses.

First aid training provider offering accredited, engaging courses delivered by experienced medical professionals, building confidence and practical…

Canvey Island
A1 Astroturf logo20% OFF

Trades & Services

A1 Astroturf

20% OFF All products. In-store only.

A1 Astroturf is a family run business bringing quality artificial grass to homes and gardens across Essex. With a large warehouse full of stock and…

Canvey Island
Shazam Repairs Ltd logo15% OFF

Trades & Services

Shazam Repairs Ltd

15% OFF UPVC and Kitchen Respray Services.

Shazam Repairs Ltd specialises in providing fast and affordable repair services, focusing on cosmetic surface repairs, restoration, spray painting,…

Benfleet
Canvey Island Football Club logo10% OFF

Entertainment

Canvey Island Football Club

10% OFF Drinks in the club house, Friday and Sunday. Plus half price Tuesday night tickets and 10% off hall hire.

Canvey Island FC is a central part of the local commnuity with great local involvement and facilities to host any event you may need.

Canvey Island
Canvey PC logo10% OFF

Retail

Canvey PC

10% OFF Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs.

Canvey PC is a trusted local business offering expert tech repair and support for individuals and small businesses, covering a wide range of electr…

Canvey Island

Why join

Keep it local. Shop independent.

Every penny you spend with an independent stays closer to home. The Essex Card rewards you for doing it.

What is The Essex Card?

Exclusive discounts

Offers you won’t find anywhere else, across 320+ businesses.

Independents only

No supermarkets, franchises, chains or corporations. Ever.

Hidden gems

Discover brilliant businesses you never knew were on your doorstep.

Easy to use

A card for your wallet and a digital one on your phone. Show either, save, done.

Membership

Pays for itself in one visit

Less than a coffee a month. Cancel whenever you like.

Monthly

£2.49per month

Cancel any time

Best value

Yearly

£24.99per year

Save £4.89 vs monthly

Duo

2 people

£44.99per year

Two members, one payment

Own a business in Essex?

Get in front of thousands of local shoppers.

Listing is free. Partners also get social media support, a spot in our printed catalogue and more.

Questions, answered

How do I use my Essex Card?

Show your Essex Card at any participating business before you pay and they’ll apply the offer shown on their listing. You get a physical card in the post and a digital card in your account on this website — either one works.

When will my physical card arrive?

We post cards out as quickly as we can after you join, and email you when yours is on its way. It usually arrives within a few working days. Your digital card works straight away, so you can start saving before it lands. Prefer to pick it up? Choose collection when you join and collect it from 12-14 Oak Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7AX — we’ll email you when it’s ready.

I’ve forgotten or lost my card — what now?

No problem. Log in on your phone and show your digital card instead. If your card is lost or damaged, you can order a replacement from your account for £5, including postage.

Which businesses take the card?

Every business in our directory is an independent Essex business — no supermarkets, franchises, chains or corporations. Browse by category, town or on the map.

What are exclusive vouchers?

One-time freebies and extra-big discounts from some of our businesses, on top of their everyday offer. They live in your account under My vouchers. Yearly and Duo members get every voucher; Monthly members pick one each month. Show the voucher on your phone at the business and they’ll scan it to confirm. Each one can be used once.

What is the Duo plan?

Duo is £44.99 a year for two people. The account holder pays, then adds a second person from their account. We post two physical cards, and each of you gets your own digital card with your name and photo.

Can I cancel?

Yes, any time from your account. Your card stays active until the end of the period you’ve paid for, and you won’t be charged again. We’ll ask you to cut up your physical card and send us a photo (or let us know if it’s lost).

What happens if a payment fails?

Your card is paused until the payment goes through, then it switches straight back on. You can update your card details from your account.

Some offers need a discount code — where is it?

Online businesses sometimes use a code instead of an in-store card check. Codes are shown on the business’s page when you’re logged in as an active member.