Why We Created ME Card...
From Hazel & Liam – local couple and the founders of ME Card
Hi! We’re Hazel and Liam – a married couple living in Maidstone, both working in digital marketing, and both completely obsessed with two things: independent businesses and finding a great deal.
Over the years, we’ve worked with lots of small businesses around Maidstone, Rochester, Gillingham, Chatham and Sittingbourne, helping them promote themselves online. And one thing kept coming up over and over again:
Advertising is expensive – and that holds amazing local businesses back.
ME Card started with one simple goal:
Make it easier for people in the ME postcode to discover and support independent businesses – and save money doing it.
That’s what ME Card is. It’s a digital card that gives you exclusive discounts and offers at brilliant places nearby. Think of it as your insider pass to everything independent, from coffee shops and salons to pet groomers and kids’ activities.
You can use ME Card discounts in places like:
Maidstone – save on brunch, beauty, or a cheeky midweek takeaway
Rochester – discover cosy cafés and local hidden gems
Gillingham & Chatham – grab deals on family days out and dog-friendly spots
Sittingbourne – try something new while supporting local
We’re adding new places every week – and all of them are local to the ME postcode.
Why we made it free for businesses to join ME Card
We’ve seen it first-hand: most local businesses can’t afford traditional advertising. So we decided to do things differently.
We don’t charge any of the businesses to join ME Card – ever. It’s completely free for them to be part of it. That way, even the smallest family-run bakery or home-based hairdresser can get involved and be discovered by people nearby.
And because we want it to be just as accessible for customers, we made the membership just £3.99 a month – cancel anytime, no strings attached.
Why locals love ME Card
We know you might be thinking:
“Are there really enough offers to make it worth it?”
“What kind of discounts are we talking about?”
“Will I actually use it?”
Fair points! But here's the thing:
With over 100 local businesses already on board (and more joining every day), it doesn’t take much to make your ME Card pay for itself. Use it once or twice a month, and you're already getting your money’s worth.
And anything after that? Well, that’s just straight-up savings…
☕ 10% off two coffees a month – that’s your ME Card paid for (~£3.99)
🍕 10% off one meal out – that’s ME Card covered (~£6)
🎡 20% off one family day out – that’s ME Card for 5 months (~£20)
💑 12.5% off one date night activity (like an escape room) – that’s ME Card for 4 months (~£7.50)
🛍️ Over 10% off one shopping trip – that’s ME Card for the quarter (~£12)
🧘♀️ 25% off fitness classes – that’s ME Card for 3 months (~£12)
🧴 10% off one beauty or aesthetics treatment – that’s ME Card for the whole month (~£4)
This is personal for us
We’re not a big brand. We’re just two people who live here, care about the local economy, and want to see small businesses succeed. We built ME Card to be something the community can feel proud of – and we’d love for you to be part of it.
If you’ve been searching for discounts in the ME postcode, or a way to save money locally while still shopping small – ME Card is it.
Ready to give it a go?
👉 Join ME Card today for just £3.99/month
You’ll unlock local deals, discover new places, and help independent businesses thrive.
Thanks for supporting local.
– Hazel & Liam
Founders of ME Card
