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VoucherCodes

Can a UK discount-code aggregator capture enough of the consumer savings journey — vouchers, cashback, insurance comparison, and loyalty — to become the default savings companion for UK online shoppers?

Founded2007
HQ18 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AA, United Kingdom
IndustryMarketplace / Two-sided
The story

VoucherCodes.co.uk launched in 2007 as a UK-focused discount code and voucher aggregator, earning revenue through affiliate commissions when users click through to retailers. It was acquired by RetailMeNot and subsequently by Ziff Davis, operating today as RetailMeNot UK Limited. The platform has expanded beyond simple voucher codes into cashback-style 'Reward' offers, a 'Compare Insurance' vertical, a VIP loyalty tier, and a browser extension/app — progressively layering lightweight affiliate-monetised financial comparison features onto its core savings proposition. Embedded finance infrastructure is minimal given the non-transactional affiliate model.

Last 12 months
Product timeline
2007
VoucherCodes.co.uk launched as a UK voucher code and discount aggregator platform.· pivot
2014
Acquired by RetailMeNot, becoming RetailMeNot UK Limited, a US-listed coupon and savings company.· acquisition
2017
RetailMeNot (and VoucherCodes) acquired by Ziff Davis (then j2 Global), bringing the platform under the Ziff Davis media umbrella.· acquisition
The stack
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