Home Depot and Lowe’s have long been known to offer a 10% military discount to military members, veterans, and retirees on the main military holidays such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veterans Day. Well, good news – both companies now offer these military discounts every day of the week! Additionally, you may be able to find discounts online at Lowes.com and savings at HomeDepot.com.
Military Discount Eligibility: Please read the discount information for each store closely. These discounts may or may not be available to all military veterans on a daily basis. In general, both Home Depot and Lowe’s offer a 10% discount to all currently serving military members with proper military ID, retired military members with ID, and veterans with a service connected disability rating and VA health care ID card with a service-connected designation. Some veterans have reported being able to receive a discount with a drivers license featuring a veterans designation (this is not always accepted at all locations).
Home Depot 10% Military Discount Policy
There is some confusion regarding the Home Depot military discount policy. An online customer service rep recently gave me this information about Home Depot military discounts:
The Home Depot offers a year-round, 10 percent discount, up to a $500 maximum, at our U.S. stores to all active duty military personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans and their immediate families. We offer this discount to thank them for their outstanding service to this nation and to help make their homes more comfortable and safe. Customers requesting the discount should present a valid military ID.
In addition, a 10 percent discount is also offered in recognition of Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Veterans Day at all U.S. Home Depot stores for all other military veterans. (source)
I also contacted a Home Depot customer service rep online and she gave me this response:
We proudly offer Active and Veteran military a 10% discount on their online or in store purchases. Please contact Online Customer Care at 1-800-430-3376 and place your online order over the phone for a immediate discount or bring your ID to your local Home Depot. However, this may not be used in combination with any other sale prices or discounts. (Editor’s note: Several readers have reported that Home Depot no longer offers the military discount for online purchases.)
HomeDepot.com Coupon Codes
The Home Depot offers a variety of sales, some of which may vary by location. So it’s a good idea to check the local advertisements, fliers, and online store for up to date information.
The Home Depot also publishes local deals to their website. Click here to view the latest online and in-store promotions at The Home Depot!
Lowe’s 10% Military Discount Policy
Lowe’s now offers a 10% military discount to all active duty military members, members of the Guard and Reserve, retired military members and their immediate family members. The 10% Lowe’s discount also applies to veterans who served honorably, as well as and their families. Here is the specific discount information:
To receive the Everyday 10% Military Discount, you must:
Be currently serving in or a veteran* of the US armed forces or be the immediate family member (Spouses and/or dependent children up to 18 years old). Once the service member signs up for the discount program on Lowes.com, it will be linked to a MyLowe’s card that may also be used by immediate family.
and
Enroll in the program online. Lowe’s uses a trusted third party to verify eligibility status for online enrollment and may require additional documentation or proof of eligibility.
*Veteran includes all individuals who are retired from the US armed forces or who have been discharged (e.g., honorable, under honorable condition, general). Individuals dishonorably discharged or for bad conduct are not eligible to receive a military discount.
(source)
Sign up for the MyLowe’s Program to Receive the Military Discount.
Military members and veterans will need to sign up for the MyLowe’s program in order to receive the military discount. Once you sign up for the MyLowe’s program, you can receive the military discount on purchases made in the store, as well as online purchases at Lowes.com.
You will need to provide Lowe’s with your name, phone number, and zip code to join the MyLowe’s program. You will also need to verify your military service with e third party company that verifies military service through a contract with the DoD.
Once you join the MyLowe’s program, you can link your MyLowe’s account with your phone number, or choose to carry a physical card (it is not a credit card, it’s simply a membership card).
The discount applies to in-stock and special-order purchases up to $5,000, but it excludes sales via Lowes.com and purchases of services or gift cards.
Keep in mind you may be able to find discounts at the Lowe’s.com website. Just follow the link or click on the banner below to access these deals. The best part is that you can view inventory and complete your order online, then visit the store and pick up the item. That way you don’t waste a trip only to find out they didn’t have your item in stock.
Home Depot & Lowe’s Military Discount FAQ’s
There can be some confusion on these military discounts at Home Depot and Lowe’s. So we put together a few answers to the most common questions and concerns we hear from our readers.
Who is eligible for the military discount?
The offers as explained above do not necessarily include all veterans, 100% of the time. Both The Home Depot and the Lowe’s military discount offers include active duty, Guard/Reserves, retirees, and veterans with a service connected-disability rating (many stores require the veteran to show proof of a service-connected rating, which will appear on the VA health care ID card). The Lowe’s military discount is open to anyone who has served honorably.
Some veterans have been able to receive the discount with an alternate form of ID or proof of service, such as a DD 214, or a veterans designation on their drivers license. These alternate forms of ID aren’t officially accepted, so this may be at the discretion of the clerk or the store manager.
How to prove military service:
- Military ID Card
- Veterans ID Card
- VA Health Care Card
- DD Form 214
- Drivers License with Veterans Designation
- other ways to prove military service
Are there exceptions to the discount?
Yes. There are certain exceptions and exclusions to the discounts. Some items cannot be discounted due to manufacturer limitations, because they are already on clearance or have other discounts applied, or because they are commodities and the pricing doesn’t allow for discounting. This is common for items such as lumber and drywall, which have very small profit margins.
There also may be a total dollar limit for discounts. For example, several commenters have stated the store manager informed them there was a dollar limit for the discount ranging from $50 to $500, depending on the item, store, or location.
Some discounts can’t be combined, such as a military discount and a contractor’s discount. Additionally, it appears as though Home Depot may no longer offer the 10% discount for online purchases. Please verify before making your purchase.
What if you don’t receive a discount?
Some military members and veterans have reported not being able to receive a 10% discount when shopping at Home Depot or Lowe’s. Please check with all the above information and verify the discount applies. You can ask the store manager to see a copy of their military discount policy and ask if there are exclusions for the items you are purchasing.
It’s also possible you don’t have the form of ID they accept. Home Depot and Lowe’s both have policies in place regarding which forms of ID are accepted. Clerks can get in trouble or lose their job for accepting the incorrect form of ID, so please don’t put them in an awkward position.
Discounts may be hit or miss. At the end of the day, we should appreciate the fact that these companies are making an effort to support our community. If the discount isn’t applied, then please thank them anyway and show these companies our gratitude and appreciation for supporting out community.
Don’t forget to shop around.
If Home Depot or Lowe’s doesn’t honor the military discount, then compare prices with other stores, including playing Home Depot and Lowe’s against each other (they almost always honor coupons and offers from the other store). There are plenty of home improvement coupons available from various stores.
Rebecca says
My husband just went to Home Depot and presented his DD214 along with his DL. The clerk refused it. I called the corporate office. They said that it is their policy NOT to take the DD214. I guess we will be shopping at Lowe’s from here on out.
Joshua says
Rebecca, they only now accept your VA ID card to ensure the Veteran was Honorably discharged.
T. Wilke says
The DD-214 shows if a veteran was Honorably discharged. Typical Home Depot.
S. Lantrip says
I am a vet of Vet Nam 1968 to 1971, I have also shopped at Home Depot and they refused my DD214, They are looking for the Do It Your Self home owner, the one that think they can do it all and knows nothing about what they are doing. I know I am a Contractor, and I don’t shop at Home Depot for that reason.
S.Lantrip says
Buy the way if you have gone to Loews lately they are going to make it a lot easier for the vets now, You will be able to add your DD214 on to your MYLOWES Card, I just did my.
Some of you might know me in Vet Nam I was;
Lt. Lantrip USMC
dax says
FYI:
I have gone to Home Depot and Lowes and told each one of them that I did not want to pay the price that they where asking for a particular item.
They both asked me what I wanted to pay for it and as long as my offer was not unreasonable, I got the price that I offered them. I use my VA discount at other times and have noticed the difference the discount yields me at each store. It also helps if you remember that both stores compete for your business. Be smart, and you can always get what you want for the price you want to pay. Don’t forget ACE Hardware stores.
Rick Hall says
They offer a 10 percent discount however they do not honor it. I purchased a lawnmower for $1499 and only received a $50 discount. I called the store manager and he said that $50 was their cap. I then called the corporate off and they said we do do offer a 10 percent discount however, the store can set their own cap. So they offer it but do nor honor the discount, unlike Lowe’s everything I have purchase from them I received a 10 percent discount, including building material. I will never shop at home depot again. I will tell everyone that will listen about their false advertisement.
Justin says
This article is not accurate. Home Depot does not grant the discount to spouses or family members. You must be present.
Kate says
This may be a confusion on the part of your local store. We live in Norfolk, VA (a military town) I am a dependent and use my ID to receive a discount regularly. Their policy absolutely does include dependents.
Jason says
I was told at HomeDepot last week that even my driver’s license that has Type: VET is no longer accepted. Must be a VID or active/retired ID.
Ron Stanley says
Jason I also was told my state issue vet ID was not excepted any longer at Home Depot. In my opinion HD is selecting which veterans it let’s use the discount. Lowe’s on the other hand lets ALL honorably discharged vets get the discount. So again in my opinion Lowe’s is the more American company they don’t discriminate.
William Owens says
Lowes will only accept a veterans service connected didability card as well.. I served 10 yrs and I get no discount because i was not didabled….
Ryan Guina says
William, the Lowe’s official policy is to have veterans and servicemembers sign up for the MyLowe’s program to verify military service. Once that has been accomplished, the veteran can simply provide his or her phone number to receive the military discount. There is no service connected disability requirement.
Robert says
This is not true. I have always used my DD214 until I had my drivers liscense updated. 6 years in USMC and never any trouble at Lowe’s, on the other hand Home Ddpot is different from store to store and day to day. They are telling their cashiers that their discount and how they choose which veteran gets the discount is dictated by federal guidelines. I told the cashier that they were being misled by their management.
Daniel says
Home Depot use to accept dd214 and was in their policy posted in store. They changed that a long time ago. They told me they would accept it on drivers license. I took dd214 to dmv and had veteran put on my license. Now they will not accept it. Lowe’s on the other hand you can register online to receive your military discount with your phone number or My Lowe’s card. Now I give Lowe’s my phone number and get my discount with out question so goodbye Home Depot and your shady policy to not recognize my service.
Bill says
You must have a valid VA identification ID that reflects you have a Service Connected Disability. Most clerks at Lowe’s and Home Depot don’t look at my VA ID to check if Service Connected is on it.
Tom Curler says
I am a veteran and have been receiving the standard 10% discount at Lowe’s, plus I have a farm and have the registered Texas Ag exemption for state sales tax. Some Lowe’s, and some employees in Lowe’s will accept both the military dicount and tax exemption, and some won’t allow the use of both, citing they are two discounts. What is Lowe’s policy on this, tax exemption is not a discount. Example, TSC allows the use of both tax exemption and advertised discounts.
will says
I do think an update or inquiry is needed. I love Lowe’s, but happen to be doing a demo in a Home Depot store. it seems at least the appliance department is capping the discount at FIFTY dollars. The manager said the max discount their code produced was $50. I was texting HD through ‘official’ channels, they said there is no cap. I think each store/department is being told something different.
it is at the discretion of each store to give the discount in the first place.
As a veteran myself, I look forward to Veteran’s day meals, discounts throughout the year, etc. But these things are a privilege, not a given guaranteed thing. I’m doing some last-minute checks .
I’m also going to ask Lowe’s about price matching and still giving the 10% discount and if there is a cap; can the stack discounts, etc.
Ryan Guina says
Hello Will, Thank you for your comment. Yes, veterans report many inconsistencies with how the discounts are applied. Home Depot and Lowe’s both have certain limitations regarding which items are discounted (many commodities such as lumber, are not), and some price caps. These limitations aren’t always well known or communicated well.
In general, the stores will stack the military discounts for certain purchases or coupons, but usually not on top of another coupon that offers a flat discount on a total purchase (for example, if you have a 10% off any purchase over $100). There is often fine print on those coupons which states they cannot be stacked.
As you mention, discounts are a privilege, and not a right. So I often ask, but don’t expect. And I’m not worried about it if it doesn’t go through (for whatever reason that may be).
S.Lantrip says
I have been shopping Lowe for over 15 years and have used my DD 214 and never had any problems with any thing I bought. I have spent $894.57
and used my DD 214 I got my 10% off no questions ask I live just out of Memphis, TN in MS. So it just might be the store you shop at.
Robert says
Discounts are a privilege for sure, but the fact that Home Depot chooses to discriminate one veteran against another is disgusting. Whether you retired, still active or only served a couple of years, you still sacrificed yourself to the federal government to defend this country.
Rob says
Discounts are a privilege for sure, but the fact that Home Depot chooses to discriminate one veteran against another is disgusting. Whether you retired, still active or only served a couple of years, you still sacrificed yourself to the federal government to defend this country.
Gerald Marshall says
I visited Home Depot this afternoon and was directed to a new bulletin affixed next to the register that only offers the daily discount to active, reserved and retired service members. Those such as myself who have a VA ID card are offered discounts on specific days of the year, ie Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
Jody says
On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Lowes connects the discount to your My Lowes card account. My husband is a vet but did not retire from the service. Lowes gives honorably discharged vets the 10% off every day when registered and used with the My Lowes card. The local Home Depots have no comparable discount program.
Ashlee says
I agree with this, Jody. My husband is a veteran, not retired or disabled, and we connected that to our My Lowes account and receive the 10% off discount year round when we present the card or our phone number. Home Depot only offers the discount to “regular” (not retired or disabled) veterans on those few days listed. And we’re in Oregon.
Patricia Roller says
Lowe’s accepts it, but you have to register with them at the store. Don’t bother with Home Depot…they don’t care about all veterans!
Bob says
Just came from Home Depot in Harrisonburg, VA. The sales woman refused to honor the Military discount and on Veterans Day, said the washer and dryer I was buying didn’t qualify. Their policy should be posted in the store so Veterans know where we stand with Home Depot and discounts. Either you offer discounts or you don’t.
Paul says
I went to Lowe’s, showed them my valid military discharge ID. The clerk said to get a veteran discount I would have to apply for a Lowe’s credit card. I told him this is a slap in the face. I would get a 10% discount but pay 18% or more to pay it off. I don’t have this problem at Home Depot. So I don’t shop at Lowe’s anymore!
Ryan Guina says
Paul, the clerk was likely mistaken or misunderstood. Lowe’s offers the discount through the MyLowe’s Card, which is a free membership card, not a credit card. There is no cost to join and you can verify your military service through their program. When you use the card, which is linked to your phone number, you will automatically save 10% on qualifying purchases.
Derek says
Ryan is right. I DO NOT have a Lowe’s credit card and I get the Veteran discount. Lowes now has an online military verification that is very simple. Regular vets like myself qualify without being retired or disabled. Home Depot does not offer any discounts to a regular vet like myself.
Jim says
I did four long years as a Ranger with 2nd Batt…I left because I burnt out and my knees were shot from humping and jumping…if that is not good enough to get me a lousy 10% discount then to heck with them.
Ted C says
As above, most stores (Home Depot not Lowes) will accept a VA Card with your status (like service connected or not-mine also shows percentage of service connected disability) a military ID, which would presumably include National Guard (I would hope so-many years ago a lot of places gave discounts to those with military I.D. only-no veterans. The sad thing is those places refused to consider National Guard I.D. That was doubly galling to those of us-many of us, who served in Regular military, then went into the Guard. They also refused to recognized any other reserve units because they “weren’t active”.
Of course those were post Vietnam days. Nobody wearing any sort of uniform got any recognition. Even Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts suffered a downturn in membership.
Anyway try Home Depot. And no I do not work there or own stock.
walter Munn says
I have shopped at Home Depot in Palatka FL for several years. I finally did the paperwork and paid for a new drivers license to have the “V” for the needed proof that I am a veteran as per Home Depot’s requirement at that time. Unfortunately I was turned down today for the veterans discount because they now require a card. Instead of doing more paperwork I left my merchandise at Home Depot and made my purchases at Lowes where they thank me for my service and accepted my drivers license without question. I will return to Lowes.
Shawn says
I go to Home Depot quite often and the items that are not on discount I tell them to take them back. I will get them at lowes… I have even had them tell me lowes wouldn’t give me a discount on sale items… so I called lowes and asked them while on speaker phone. They said yes they would. I told the manager to keep the product, a 2500.00 fridge, I was going to lowes to get it.. he tried to talk me into 5%.. lol
Evan says
I was at Home Depot on Wednesday, 22 Nov 2017. They honored my DD214 and gave me the 10% discount. Today, 24 Nov 2017, I returned to the same home depot and they told me that they would not honor my DD214 anymore. They told the cashier to accept it this one last time but only on non-construction materials. They stated that the new policy was 10% discount year round for active military and 10% discount for those with retired veteran’s IDs only on designated holidays. These discounts do not include construction materials anymore. This was at the Home Depot on Battlefield Blvd. in Chesapeake, Virginia. This is one of the largest military areas in the world and will only hurt Home Depot. All my business will go to Lowes where they are great about the military discount. Bad decision on the part of Home Depot.
Ted C says
I am not going anywhere to show my DD214. Look at all of the information there.
Full name
DOB
social security number
Dates of enlistment and separation.
and so on and so forth.
That piece of paper is in a safety deposit box, not on Lowes or Home Depot website.
Al says
Lowe’s clearly asks for a REDACTED version of your DD214 with all personal info blacked out.
Kent Bullard says
If you are a veteran and like to be able to shop year round and get a 10% discount take your DD214 to Lowes and get your my Lowes set up. To heck (or words to that effect) with Home Depot!!!
Mark M. Oldridge says
[PROUD U.S. ARMY VETERAN: 3ID AFGHANISTAN]
I live in Tulare, California and I “usually” never have an issue with military discounts in-store at the register. But when I bought a A/C ceiling vent online I paid full price and had HD deliver it to their store in Tulare, received a week later. I thought I would get the military discount when I paid at customer service. I was told by the “manager” (of all people) because I paid online they did not accept military discounts at all! I said a few choice words to the manager (explicit!!!) and walked out with my item minus the discount!
I think it’s BS and NO Military Veteran should have to go through the effin red tape BS!!!! If anything, they should be kissing my a… for protecting them in my country!!!!! Instead I get bureaucratic BS!!!! It’s not the money that matters, it’s the principle!!! And yes, I have the right to be mad…it’s called freedom of speech!!! Accept it!!!
Allen Fowler says
We have investigated both stores recently…. Home Depot does NOT provide veterans any discounts unless, its on July 4th, Veterans Day, or Memorial Day; unless you are active duty, retired or have a medical VA card. I do not warrant a medical VA ID card, I only served six years and I got out in 1992. My six years of active duty (USMC) does not matter; even with a DD214. However, Lowes DOES offer all veterans 10% EVERY day; you need to register. We shop at Lowes for everything now. The only reason we would go to Home Depot is if someone gives us a gift card – we try to ensure everyone knows we go to Lowes due to their dedication to veterans.
C. Davenport says
Just went to my local Home Depot in Greenville, SC and they don’t accept my state issued drivers license that shows I’m a veteran. It was very insulting. My local Lowes store would accept it and I even set it up to my Lowes card so I don’t have to show proof anymore. I will not be shopping at Home Depot again for anything.
Ted C says
Do you have a VA Card! If you have ever applied for any benefit you should have one by now. And if you have any disability rating that is supposed to show on the card.
But-according to Home Depot, it does vary from store to store. That is stupid. If they are going to have a policy, it should be nationally, not store by store.
But I refuse to give Lowes access to all of the information on my DD214. No one else asks for it except the government.
Check Home Depot again-they may have updated their policy.
A P Gregg says
I went to the VA and they will not issue me a card because I am not eligible for VA benefits due to income limitations. As a result almost all my DIY purchases are from Lowes.
A P Gregg says
I used to do 99% of my DIY shopping at Home Depot and 1% at Lowes. Now it is reversed. Lowes allowed me to register as a veteran and receive 10% off of all purchases while Home Depot will not honor my veteran designation on my Florida driver’s license. Home Depot wants me to use my military picture ID. I served from 1965 to 1969 and served in Vietnam in 67-68. Military ID’s at that time did not have your picture and therefore Home Depot won’t accept it.
Tony says
I will say this, I have been using the MYLOWES discount card for all most a year now and never not received my discount. At first I wouldn’t use it for lower cost items but then i just swipe my card every time. I want them to know how much i use it. The more of us that use it the more business they get and will be less apt to take it away. I guess HD has not figured out how much they have lost due to this act of greed on their part. I and all of us understand we are not ENTITLED to a discount, we served without the consideration that we would receive such a benefit. So hats of to Lowe’s for their gift, and congratulations for ALL my purchases for home improvements.
Anonymous says
I work part-time at the Home Depot in Rockford, IL and we’ve NEVER been told to turn down any veteran for any reason, including length of service. I find it insulting that Home Depot has changed its policy regarding a discount for vets (my husband, my father and several members of my family have served honorably).
I’ll be contacting the home office to state my displeasure as well.
Michael Land says
Just left from home depot the cashier said that I could not get the discount because my va card does not say service connected. She gave me the discount anyway when I was leaving the store I decided to return the item and went to lowes.
Don says
In Texas Lowes changed their policy. Lowes does not accept ID’s during checkout. You must now enroll on line. So on your next visit they can verify your information during checkout.
Ed says
I enjoy the Veteran’s discount of 10% at Lowe’s and they make it real easy as they accept any form of veteran’s ID. DD214, County VA org Discount Card, and Drivers license with the VA flag. Lowe’s attaches it to the “My Lowes” card so you just present the card or a phone number brings up your discount.
Home Dept has recently made it much more difficult as they accept only certain VA ID’s some of which are not even available any more. I can no longer get a VA discount at Home Depot with my DD214, My County VA ID discount card, or my drivers License. I drive 5 miles further to Lowe’s.
Not all Veteran’s possess the cards that HD requires.
Dennis Humphreys says
I am a US Navy Veteran (served from 1970-1978); Because of the difference in the way veteran’s discount policy between Home Depot and Lowe’s if I have a choice between the two I will go to Lowe’s 100% of the time. Lowe’s simply allows you to utilize your DD214’s as proof; Home Depot does not. The explanation that I received as to why Home Deport does not recognize the DD214 is that it would be easy for anyone to forge the DD214. Bottom line Lowe’s knows how to fairly apply the veteran’s discount without prejudice.
Harold D Atkins says
I have never had a problem of getting a 10% VA discount on purchases at lowes aND the cashier has always treated me with the highest respect when I check out.
About every time I tried to get a VA discount at Home Depot the cashier is humiliating and disrespectable. I use Lowes and only go to Home Depot as a last resort for purchases of items they carry.
John Phillips says
I was just turned down @ Home Depot in Greenville SC. To think they treat us differently because we did not get injured or retired from the military. That is a slap in the face. If I had not needed the material for an emergency job I would have left it there. Next time there is a war send the owners of Home Depot. Lowe’s treat us like we are somebody.
OSB Basrah Vet says
Home Depot wants you to be retired, active or disabled. They will give a discount to an active slick-sleeve that’s AWOL but they won’t give a discount to someone like me who has a CAB and an HD. Lowes now wants you to have a My Lowes card. I’m a low-income Iraq war Veteran with honorable discharge with a VA benefits I.D. card. BOTH Lowes and Home Depot refuse to accept it. Lowes just wants your info on the My Lowes card so they can SELL IT to information gathering scammers. Nope, GTFO both of you. I shop at ACE from now on. I’ll buy used items before I shop at either of those big box stores again. It’s sad that the US is becoming the same old anti-Veteran world that I was born into. My Dad was literally spit on when he came home from Viet Nam. Now I’m being figuratively spit on by corporations that claim to be patriots. I guess the fad of being pro-Veteran is wearing off. Well….BYE.
Dave says
I Just called Home Depot to place an order on-line and they said they DO NOT give Veterans 10% discount for on-line orders.
James D Ritter says
Home Depot in Oak Ridge TN refused my card and additionally told me I’d be “banned from the store “ if I tried to use it there again.
Robert Johanson says
Lowes gives 10% to all veterans. You do have to sign up on line and after that is done they just ask for your telephone number and that gives them the information they need. I have always received 10% off at Lowes on everything. Home depot on the other hand only gives veterans a discount on National Holidays and they do not give you a discount on everything. I have friends that work at Home Depot and they ask why they have not seen my lately. My answer is I buy everything at Lowes for the 10% discount. I can only speak on the stores in Colorado.
Brian says
You can not make an online order over the phone and get a military discount with Home Depot. I just tried and was refused. I try never to shop at Home Depot, because the military discount is hit and miss in the store also. I never have to ask for my military discount at Lowes. I joined MyLowes and not matter if I buy in the store or order online, my military discount is applied.
Randy says
Both of my local Lowes gives me a discount using the My Lowes card. Home Despicable will not and says the time (I did 4yrs active 4 yrs reserve) is not good enough for them unless it is one of the holidays.
I guess it is Lowes for me.
Derek says
Agreed. Only times I go to Home Depot now is if Lowes doesn’t have what I want. Just saved over $50 off Home Depot’s price by going to Lowes on a new garage door opener. Lowes had it on sale and gave my military discount.
Ann says
The Home Depot in My area had a very rude worker who was making fun of a disabled veteran. Very disappointing. I shopped there frequently but will now take my business elsewhere.
Vic Behan says
I was also denied a military discount at Home Depot Ocala, FL. I showed them my VA card and was told I had to be active duty, disabled or fully retired. Honorably discharged Navy Viet Nam Era vet and no discount. I left the item and went across the street to Lowes and bought the same item and got 10 percent off.
Ryan Broge says
Today I went into Home Depot in Janesville, Wi and was denied the Veterans discount. Been going there for years and never had a problem. Today I was told that my old military Id or LIFE MEMBOR VFW card wasn’t enough. After talking with customer service, I was told that that their policy is for disabled vets and 20 year retirees only and that I was eligible on holidays. I left $400 worth of items comprising of cut to length decking boards and already mixed stain at the checkout and left. Today Home Depot lost my business. I’ll spend my money at the local small town lumber yard from hear on out.
Joyce Gilson says
These stores need to train their employees more on what is and what is not accepted as far as the Military discount goes. But with them changing the rules every other week I guess it would be a little difficult. I used to be able to go into either store and ask for the discount just show my ID card with no problem, I would tell the cashier that my husband was the veteran not me but it didn’t matter but now the rules are that the Vet is the one who has to reg for this privilege (I just read this on the web site this evening) but my husband passed away 3 1/2 years ago so I’m wondering if they will let me sign for the discount. At this point not sure if it is even worth going for it.
Brittany says
Home Depot does NOT give veterans a discount only active duty military gets discounts. I have tried using my dL with veteran on it and was denied. I used my DD 214 and was denied. I do not have a VA ID since my clinic is not capable of doing them. I have had 3 cashiers tell me that Home Depot only gives discounts to active military. Therefore I do all my shopping at Lowe’s since they do give discount. It’s a longer drive but worth it.
Kevin says
I have got the 10% discount at Home Depot for many years. Just recently I went to purchase several things from Home Depot that were over 1000.00 and they said that I am no longer eligible for the veterans discount because I am not active, disabled or retired. A VETERN is someone who served in the armed forces and was honorably discharged. Who is Home Depot to say who is a vetern or not. I cancelled both of my Home Depot cards and will never shop there again. If you respect our veterans you will not shop there either. SHAME ON HOME DEPOT.
THEODORE KENNEDY says
Agree I was turned down at Home Depot june 13 with my Virgina DMV ID with DD214 been accepting for years at Home Depot no problem at Lowes accept it year round. 5 plus years US Army Honorable Discharge
Arron Bendt says
I was just informed that Home Depot will not be accepting the new Choose VA, Veterans ID Card. The manager’s explanation was that it left open to the possibility of too many people abusing the discount.
Cal Harrop says
I am a retired Army officer & I went to Home Depot & tried to buy some lumber for a project & was told at check out that I could not get my military discount for lumber or building materials. When I got home I checked the Home Depot web site for any information on their military discount & couldn’t find anything so I called Home Depot Customer Care & asked where their military discount policy was at on their website. I was told that it is not on the web site so their policy was emailed to me. All it said was there might be some exclusions. At Home Depot you have no way of knowing what they will give you the discount for until you show up & check out. On the other hand, Lowe’s policy was easy to find on their website & while it listed sources of supply that were excluded there was no mention of any type of products the discount was not applicable to. When I pointed this out to the Home Depot Customer Care representative I was dealing with I got an apology & nothing else. I urge all people eligible for a military discount to shop at Lowe’s & not Home Depot.
Neil Caldwell says
Home Depot will not give a military discount for online orders and will not give a credit for the military discount if you order online, then go to store for the credit. Lowe’s will at least do that. Obviously, Home depot does not want this veteran’s business.
Thomas L Salmela says
I just tried to compare and order through both of these stores.
Yes, the discount is easier to get with Lowe’s and available online as well. Home Depot does make it more of a battle to get it without an ID.
What I found out today by pitting them against eachother was that; regardless of the discount with Lowe’s, Homedepot was less of a cost without the discount all together for my order of 40 2x4x8 and plywood sheets.
With delivery costs from both, HomeDepot was still the winner with the cost overall with delivery.
Gary Hadlock says
Home Depot picks and chooses what gets a military discount make sure you ask before you go to the store. Lowes however is very generous.
Joe Fotino says
I USED A PAPER COPY OF MY DD214 FOR YEARS. THEN THEY SAID I NEEDED A HARD COPY (CARD) SO I WENT ON LINE, PAID $69.00 AND GOT A MILITARY CARD ISSUED SHOWING MY DD214 INFORMATION. NOW THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT IT. THEY HAVE A LIST OF THE CARDS THAT THEY WILL ACCEPT AND IT IS NOT ONE OF THEM.
Richard says
Each clerk at HomeDepot is different. I show the Veterans card, it works… show it again the next day and it doesn’t. Went to Lowes, became a member and verify service and now get the discount all the time.
Way to go Lowes!
patrick k sedlak says
Home Depot DOES NOT offer military discount for online purchases, even calling the customer care number. You need to update your information. It also does not apply for construction, electrical, plumbing, and plants.
Here is the information from Home Depot:
“Below is a summary of our Military Discount policy:
At the Home Depot we offer a 10% Military discount on all Regular and Sale priced merchandise with proper military I.D. If an item is on sale, one additional discount may be applied, such as a coupon, 10% off offer or the 10% military discount, however during our promotions where a blanket 10% is offered on all merchandise such as appliances during the recent Memorial Day Event, no additional discount will apply, since an additional 10% has already been taken off. There is a Maximum Military Discount of $500 per purchase. There also may be some restrictions on certain merchandise in the store. The Military discount is not offered for online purchases.”
Bobby Gunter says
I live in Virginia Beach, Virginia and I just want to say that 10% discount is not worth giving my information off my DD214 to a Home Store so someone can use it for something else. They say that people are passing off fake Military ID Cards. I believe that is crap what person in their right mind is going to risk a felony to get 10% off on something they want at any store. If all you have to do is give them your phone number to get a discount then whats to stop anyone that knows my phone number to get 10% off. I believe its just a ploy to use our information off our DD214 for other uses. I will do without. I am not going to go broke because I refuse the their policy. They are just following Lowe’s idea. I bet they senior people in these companies have not been in the military
Ryan Guina says
Hello Bobby, you can confirm your military service affiliation via the Lowe’s website and a third party vendor (founded by a veteran) that contracts with the Department of Defense to verify service. No additional or private information is exchanged between the third party vendor and Lowe’s. You do not have to provide your DD Form 214 to Lowe’s and they will not have your social security number, date of birth, or any other information other than what you are willing to provide (I gave my name, email address, physical address, and phone number). The only communication I have received from Lowe’s is coupons for future purposes. It has worked well for me and for many others.