ISIC is the only internationally accepted student ID card and proof of current student status in existence. There is also the International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC) and the International Youth Travel Card (IYTC). These cards provide a world of benefits and services to the nearly 3.5 million people worldwide every year. More than an ID card, they also offer:

- Discounts to more than 33,000 locations in 103 countries
- Mobile phone and a calling card communications package
- Insurance plan
- Emergency help line.