Military members make daily sacrifices to secure the freedom that many of us take for granted. Sometimes a simple “thank you” doesn’t seem like enough to properly thank all military members for their service on our behalf. Perhaps this is why thousands of stores around the nation offer military discounts to active service members, retirees, veterans, and in some cases, their family members.
We have done our best to verify each offer on this list of military discounts. Please help share this list with other military members and veterans who may be able to use these discounts. You can share them via FaceBook, Twitter, E-mail, or word of mouth.
Additions or suggestions? Please contact us if you know of additional stores which offer military discounts. Please send a link to the store or discount so that we may share it with everyone. If you are a company representative, please send an e-mail from your company e-mail address so we can verify the offer. Please indicate if the military discount is an ongoing offer, or for a special event such as Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day (see our list of Veteran’s Day Discounts for specific offers).
General rules about military discounts: Here are some general rules of thumb regarding military discounts:
- Most military discounts aren’t publicized – it never hurts to ask.
- Most military discounts are only available to current military members. Some military discounts are available to all veterans, but in general, most discounts are for actively serving military members (some military discounts are extended to all veterans around major military holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July or Veteran’s Day).
- Valid ID usually required. Most military discounts only apply if you have valid ID – usually a current Military ID Card or a retiree card
- Other forms of ID may be acceptable. A Veterans Organization Card (e.g., American Legion and VFW), DD214, discharge paperwork, or other form of identification may work for some military discounts, particularly those around the major military holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July or Veteran’s Day).
- Many military discounts vary by location. Many franchises leave discounts at the discretion of the owner.
- Military discounts are not always the best offer. You may be able to find better deals by shopping around (airlines, hotels, and travel are good examples of times when shopping around may lead to bigger savings).
- Many hotel chains will match max per diem rates for your area. Always ask.
- Military discounts are a blessing, not a right. Discounts are offered out of kindness and respect for your service.
For veterans of Iraq or Afghanistan, please check out IAVA. Members there are offered vouchers to many retail stores, such as JC Penney.
Military Discounts and Special Offers
Military Members File Taxes for Free!
Home Depot and Lowe’s Military Discounts
Education Benefits
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VA Loan Information
A VA Loan is one of the best ways for a military veteran to afford a house. Be sure to get the right information before applying for your VA Loan!
- VA Loan info (military and veterans only)
Travel Discounts
Try some of the following discounted travel outlets when making your next travel reservations:
Freebies and Sign up Bonuses
A little free money never hurt anyone! Try some of these discounts and freebies for a little extra spending money!
- $50-100 with credit card bonuses.
- $25 ING sign up bonus – earn $25 for signing up for one of the nation’s best on-line banks.
- $5 Ebates Bonus (Ebates Review)
- Free Money. List of current bank bonuses and cash sign up bonuses.
- Everyone loves free stuff! – Netflix free trial.
Credit Card bonuses
| Credit Card Bonuses | Bonus Amount | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Chase Sapphire Preferred | $250 or domestic airline ticket | Spend $3000 within 3 months |
| Chase Freedom® Visa – $200 Bonus Cash Back | $200 Cash | Spend $500 within 3 months |
| Chase Freedom® Visa | $100 Cash | Spend $500 within 3 months |
| Chase Freedom® MasterCard | $100 Cash | Spend $500 within 3 months |
| Zync from American Express | $100 Cash | After 1st Purchase |
| Chase Sapphire(SM) | $100 Cash | Spend $500 in 3 months |
| Citi® Dividend World® MasterCard® | $100 Cash | Spend $300 within 3 months |
| Escape by Discover | $250 (points) | Make monthly purchase for 25 months |
| American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card | $150 (points) | Spend $30K in Calendar Year |
| Miles by Discover | $120 (points) | Make monthly purchase for 12 months |
| American Express® Gold Card | $100 (points) | Spend $500 within 3 months |
| Starwood American Express Card | $100 (points) | After 1st Purchase |
| True Earnings by Costco and American Express | $25 Cash | After 1st Purchase |
Military Discounts by Store:
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Comments
IHOP is offering 50% off meals for military active and veterans in Massachusetts
I didn’t see anything about old Navy on here. Here in Texas they give 10% off on the first every month , but most cashiers will give it regardless f the day. A VA ID is all I have ever used for the discount. Every bit helps.
Thanks for a great site, and Thanks for Serving.
Ray Wheat
My wife and I have set a rule for our credit cards- On the back instead of signing, we have written- see ID, and everytime that credit card comes out of the wallet, so does our military IDs. You would be shocked how many companies are happy to thank you for your service and give you a discount. In these economic times, every little bit helps….and if all they do is thank you for your service well that will do too!
Great idea, Shawn!
Great idea Shawn. I already do the “See ID” thing, but in the past have used my drivers lic. From now on I’ll use my AF retiree ID. Thank you.
Shawn my wife and I do the same on all of our cards, he is a funny for you. One day this elderly lady wouldnt take my card because my name was noe CID I had to tell her (about 10 times) that is not my name but asking you to c my id. anyways.
Hot Topic gives military discount as well, helps us get gifts for the teens in our lives ^-^
Is there a reason Veterans don’t get that day off with pay ? Congress does banks even people who have not served. i have to take a vacation day to be off. y is that? i think every veteran should get that day off with pay.
I agree. I fought for that at the company I was with last year but ended up having to use PTO. Needless to say I’m not with that company anymore. Was discriminated against for being a disabled vet
GoodWill always gives military discount, just have VA ID or Military ID (whether current or retired).
Your time in creating this site is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
i really like this thank u very much get up the good work.
THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR I HAD HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT WHAT THE DIFFERENT BUSINESS DO TO HONOR VETS, THANK YOU, THIS IS REALLY GREAT. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY TO ALL SERVING AND CURRENT MILITARY THANK YOU!!!
Sittercity (a nanny and sitter placement service) offers free memberships to military families. I don’t know if they offer special rates for deployed families, though. You’d have to ask your local branch. You can also visit their website:
sittercity.com
Once I was in Nike t0wn at the “outlett mall only,” my wife and I was doing one of our twice a year no hold bared or money limit shopping RV vacations and I was in niketown reaching for my debt card and laid my wallet on the check out desk; (I usually don’t carry my ID where it can be in public: however, I was previously on the base for the day and switched my driver lic with the Mil ID card now the ID could be seen and the check out young men said 10% I said for what? Military and the rest is history.. Remember Niketown and also Reebox.. Rebox I found out the same way..
Express offers 10%.
Foot Locker offers 20%.
I like to thank all the men and women who wear or have worn a uniform and who serves/served this great country of ours. Proud to be the daughter of a Vietnam Purple heart receiptient and the fiance of a 25 year vet.
in my experience… a lot of bars and clubs that aren’t around a military base tend to allow you to enter without cover when i submit my military id when i get carded…
hey… 10 bucks saved to get in works for me!!! some even offer a free drink… good luck!
You really do have to ask. The Buckle and New York and Company offer 10% to military. So do Lowe’s and Home Depot.
pepboys in ne ohio will give a 10% discount to military and vets on tuesday-thursday on products and services. found out when i have a brake job recently …just asked manager at checkout was great about it absolutely no problem he said
Applebees will provide a free dinner on 11/11/11 for all Veterans… at least in Illinois they will.. They did the same discount last year as well.. Enjoy !!
thank you all serves men and womenfor all your giving so my childern, grand chnildern and great grand daughter are free to live in this country. to all who have lost love ones i pray for you all. God be with you.
To Sarah: Thank you for your expression of gratitude. When I was a young mother in 1985 I was called to active duty quite unexpectedly. I was in the middle of a divorce. I lost custody of my daughter (now 30) because the female judge said that women cannot be mothers and soldiers. I am so happy to see that the sentiment has changed in terms of appreciation, not condemnation. It makes me feel as though it was all worthwhile. May we all remain safe and secure in our county due to the sacrifices of our military members yesterday, today and tomorrow! I join you in thanking the men, women and families of our military.
Please send me a list of retailers in lower bucks county who accepts the gi discount. Keep me updated. Thank you.
Piccadillys gives a discount to anyone with an ID.
http://www.piccadilly.com/promotions
pep boys military discount 10%
http://www.pepboys.com/customer_care/policies/military