Guide
Saving at Maps International
How UK Shoppers Cut Costs at Maps International
Maps International sells a broad range of map products for UK homes, offices, travel planning and gifting. Its selection includes world maps, country and continental maps, city maps, UK and British Isles maps, postcode maps, political wall maps, scratch-off prints, maps for children, canvas designs, framed maps and personalised map gifts. Finishes and formats vary, with options including paper, laminated, canvas, framed, magnetic and pinboard styles.
This guide focuses on practical ways to reduce the final cost of an order rather than assuming a promotion is available. You will find advice on comparing sizes and finishes, checking the retailer’s own sale prices, reviewing delivery information and testing a code only where the checkout provides a discount field. Always confirm the saving on the order summary before paying.
Start with the right map format
The cheapest suitable option is not always the smallest map. First decide how the item will be used. A paper or laminated map may suit route planning or study, while a framed, canvas or pinboard map may be better for display. If the map is a gift, compare a ready-made design with a personalised version before choosing. Personalisation can make an item more meaningful, but it may also change the price and production requirements.
Use the retailer’s filters to narrow the selection by map area, style, finish and size. This can prevent paying for features you do not need. For example, someone looking for a simple wall display could compare paper, canvas and framed versions of a similar design rather than choosing the first result.
Compare sale and regular prices
Maps International product listings can show a sale price alongside a regular price. Check both figures carefully and make sure the displayed saving applies to the exact size and finish selected. A product may be available in several formats, so the headline price may not represent the version you want.
Look through the retailer’s sale sections before browsing the full catalogue. Current listings have included reduced prices on products such as scratch maps, political maps, personalised postcode prints and selected wall-map designs. Treat the product page and basket as the final authority: prices, availability and reductions can change, and a sale label does not necessarily apply to every variation.
Think about total order cost
A lower product price is useful only if the complete order remains good value. Check the basket total after selecting the size, finish, frame or personalisation options. Maps International’s site displays free delivery messaging on product and shopping pages, while the checkout states that delivery and discounts are calculated there. Review the delivery line before submitting payment so you know whether the advertised total includes everything applicable to your UK order.
If you are buying more than one item, compare the cost of ordering together with the cost of separate purchases. This is particularly useful for gifts or when combining a wall map with a smaller scratch print. Do not assume that combining products creates an additional discount; simply compare the final totals shown by the retailer.
Check for a discount field at checkout
The retailer’s shopping interface includes an area labelled for entering a discount code. If that field is still present when you reach checkout, you can check the Maps International voucher codes available through the Discountcode.com service and test an eligible code in the box. Enter the code exactly as displayed, apply it, and wait for the order summary to update.
Only count a saving once the total has changed. Check whether the code applies to the selected product, sale items, personalisation, delivery or a minimum spend. If the field rejects the code or the total does not change, remove it and continue using the retailer’s confirmed price. Never rely on a claimed saving that is not reflected in the checkout.
Choose a useful size
Large and huge maps can make an impressive feature wall, but they may cost substantially more than smaller versions. Measure the available wall space before ordering and consider whether the map needs to be read from across the room. For a desk, study area or smaller bedroom, an A4 or A3 format may be more practical. For a gift, check the recipient’s available space before paying for a framed or pinboard design.
Also compare the same design across finishes. A canvas map may offer the appearance you want without the cost of a heavy frame, while a laminated map can be easier to mark or handle. Select the format that matches how the map will be used, not simply the most decorative option.
Personalised orders need extra care
Personalised maps can include postcode, city or other location-focused designs, and the site marks suitable products as customisable. Before adding one to your basket, check every spelling, location detail and design preview carefully. An error can make an otherwise good-value purchase unsuitable, while changing the details later may not be possible.
Compare the personalised starting price with a non-personalised alternative. If the map is for a present, decide whether the added detail provides enough value for the intended budget. This simple comparison can help you avoid paying extra for a feature that the recipient may not need.
Before you pay
- Confirm the selected size and finish, especially when the product has several variations.
- Check whether the displayed price is a sale price, a starting price or the price of the exact version in your basket.
- Review the delivery line and the complete UK order total at checkout.
- If a discount field is available, enter one code and confirm that the total changes before relying on it.
- For personalised products, proofread names, postcodes, dates and other custom details.
- Save a copy of the order confirmation and check that the product description matches your selection.
Quick checklist
- Filter by map area, style, finish and size.
- Compare sale and regular prices on the product page.
- Consider paper, laminated, canvas, framed and pinboard alternatives.
- Measure the intended wall or display area first.
- Check whether free delivery is shown for your order.
- Verify any code in the basket rather than trusting an advertised claim.
- Use the retailer’s final checkout total as your spending limit.
For a final check before ordering, visit the Maps International discount codes page, then compare any available option with the retailer’s own sale price and checkout total.

