Veterans and military
Military Discounts Worth Using
By the ForLowerBills Editorial Team · Reviewed by the ForLowerBills Editorial Team against official sources · Last updated: October 23, 2026 · Sources checked: October 23, 2026 · How we research
Service members, veterans, and military families have earned these savings. Many national brands offer military discounts all year, not just on Veterans Day, but the rules on who qualifies and how to verify vary a lot. We checked each offer below against official brand or government pages in October 2026 so you can use them with confidence.
For legal protections like SCRA interest rate caps, see our Veterans and Military guide.
Who qualifies for military discounts?
Eligibility differs by brand. These are the groups programs usually cover:
- Active duty, including National Guard and Reserve members
- Veterans (some programs require an honorable discharge)
- Military retirees
- Military spouses (some brands include spouses of veterans; many cover only active duty spouses)
- Dependents (less common; noted where it applies)
- Gold Star families (select programs)
How to verify your military status
Most brands use a third-party verification service so you don't hand your records to every retailer.
- ID.me: Used by Lowe's, Verizon, Under Armour, Samsung, and many others. Verify once and reuse it. id.me (opens in a new tab)
- SheerID: Used by The Home Depot and Nike, among others. sheerid.com (opens in a new tab)
- WeSalute (formerly Veterans Advantage): Used for some programs, including Samsung spouse eligibility. wesalute.com (opens in a new tab)
- VA ID cards: The Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) or Veteran ID Card from VA.gov (opens in a new tab), a state ID with a veteran designation, or a DD-214 are widely accepted in person.
- Military ID or a .mil email: Common for active duty.
- Tip: Never send a DD-214 or ID photo to a site you reached through a text or social post. Start from the brand's official site.
Home and garden
The Home Depot: 10% off
- Who qualifies
- Veterans, active duty and reservists, retirees, and eligible spouses.
- How to verify
- SheerID, through your Home Depot account.
- Fine print
- Capped at $400 in discounts per calendar year. Excludes lumber, appliances, services, and more.
- Year-round
- Yes. homedepot.com/c/military (opens in a new tab)
Lowe's: 10% off
- Who qualifies
- Active duty, veterans, and eligible spouses (spouses verify separately).
- How to verify
- ID.me, linked to a MyLowe's Rewards account.
- Fine print
- Most full-price items; no annual cap; doesn't stack with sale prices.
- Year-round
- Yes. lowes.com military discount (opens in a new tab)
Phone plans
For a deeper comparison, see our cheap phone plans for veterans guide.
T-Mobile: military plan pricing
- What you get
- Discounted military pricing on plans such as Experience Beyond.
- How to verify
- The service member or veteran must be the primary account holder and verify within 45 days, or pricing can rise.
- Year-round
- Yes. t-mobile.com military plans (opens in a new tab)
Verizon: monthly discount
- Who qualifies
- Active duty, retirees, veterans, current and former Guard and Reserve, and Gold Star families.
- How to verify
- ID.me.
- What you get
- A monthly discount on up to four lines on eligible plans; it appears within 1 to 2 billing cycles.
- Year-round
- Yes. verizon.com/military (opens in a new tab)
AT&T: percentage off eligible unlimited plans
- Who qualifies
- Active duty and veterans with an honorable discharge, among others.
- What you get
- Up to 20% off eligible unlimited plans, depending on the plan.
- How to verify
- Through AT&T's verification form; eligibility is rechecked annually.
- Year-round
- Yes. att.com appreciation discounts (opens in a new tab)
Clothing and shoes
Under Armour: 20% off
- Who qualifies
- Active duty, veterans, retirees, spouses, and family members.
- How to verify
- ID.me at checkout.
- Fine print
- 20% online and at Brand House stores; 10% at Factory House outlets.
- Year-round
- Yes. underarmour.com military discount (opens in a new tab)
Nike: 10% off
- Who qualifies
- Military members, veterans, retirees, reservists, and qualifying spouses and dependents.
- How to verify
- SheerID online; military ID in participating U.S. Nike stores.
- Year-round
- Yes. Nike military offer (opens in a new tab)
Electronics
Samsung: military member pricing
- Who qualifies
- Active duty, veterans, and retirees; spouses through WeSalute.
- How to verify
- .mil email, ID.me, or WeSalute.
- What you get
- Discounts of up to 30% on select products.
- Year-round
- Yes. samsung.com military offer (opens in a new tab)
Travel and outdoors
America the Beautiful Military Pass: free
- Who qualifies
- Current military and dependents (annual pass); veterans and Gold Star families (lifetime pass).
- What you get
- Free entrance to national parks and wildlife refuges, plus standard amenity fees at other federal recreation lands.
- How to verify
- Show a DoD ID, VHIC, Veteran ID Card, or veteran-designated state ID. Free in person; online orders carry a processing fee.
- Year-round
- Yes. nps.gov free access (opens in a new tab)
Amtrak: 10% off
- Who qualifies
- Active duty and veterans, with separate offers for each.
- How to verify
- Select the military or veteran discount when booking; ID may be checked onboard.
- Year-round
- Yes. amtrak.com military discounts (opens in a new tab)
Theme parks and entertainment
Disney Military Salute tickets
- What you get
- Discounted Walt Disney World and Disneyland tickets for eligible military.
- Timing
- 2026 Walt Disney World tickets are valid through December 18, 2026 (blackout November 22 to 28). 2026 Disneyland tickets are valid through December 31, 2026, purchasable through December 27, 2026.
- Where to buy
- Base MWR/ITT offices or Disney's official military offer pages. Disneyland military offer (opens in a new tab)
SeaWorld: active duty free visit
- What you get
- Active duty members get one free visit per year with up to three dependents. Veterans get year-round discounted tickets.
- Note
- SeaWorld's 2026 free admission promotion for veterans has ended.
- Official page
- seaworld.com active duty offer (opens in a new tab)
Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday, November 11) offers
These are one-day offers announced for 2026. Most are dine-in only and require proof of service. Call ahead to confirm your location participates.
- Chili's: Free meal from a select menu for veterans and active military, dine-in at participating restaurants. chilis.com Veterans Day (opens in a new tab)
- Red Robin: Free Red's Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries for veterans and active-duty members, dine-in, no purchase necessary. Red Robin announcement (opens in a new tab)
- National parks: Free entrance for everyone on November 11 (an NPS fee-free day).
- We will add more Veterans Day offers as brands announce and we verify them.
Tips for using military discounts
- Ask, every time. Many local businesses offer discounts they don't advertise.
- Compare the discount to the sale price. Some military discounts don't stack with sales, so a sale may beat 10% off.
- Use a separate email for verification services and signups to keep promo mail organized.
- Guard your documents. Verify only through official brand pages or trusted services like ID.me and SheerID.
- Support veteran-owned businesses. Browse our Veteran Owned Business directory, and if you're building your own, see veteran entrepreneurship.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for military discounts?
It depends on the brand. Most cover active duty and veterans; many include retirees and spouses; fewer include dependents or Gold Star families. Check each program's terms.
How do I verify military status online?
Most retailers use ID.me or SheerID. You verify once, then sign in at checkout. In stores, a military ID, VA ID card, or veteran-designated state ID usually works.
Do military spouses get discounts?
Often, yes. Lowe's, The Home Depot, Under Armour, and Nike include eligible spouses. Spouses usually verify on their own account.
Are military discounts available year-round?
Many are, including The Home Depot, Lowe's, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Amtrak. Free meals on Veterans Day are typically one-day offers.
Can veterans get into national parks for free?
Yes. Veterans and Gold Star families can get a free lifetime America the Beautiful Military Pass. Current military members and dependents qualify for a free annual pass.
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