Getting Military Discounts & Deals in Stores and Restaurants

Our Veterans Advantage Members report that they have the advantage of using their VetRewards Card ID to securely redeem military discounts as a valid military ID, without having to have a government-issued military ID or using their sensitive military documents, such as the DD214.

VeteransAdvantage.com offers hundreds of top retailers and leading travel providers that publically advertise their military discounts redeemed with the VetRewards Card. However, some establishments are known to offer military discounts or special freebies with only some kind of valid military ID. Unlike Veterans Advantage's military discounts, these are not generally advertised offers. Also, some chains leave this to the franchise owner's discretion. So deals can vary from location to location. And, unlike Veterans Advantage discounts, they may not be available every day. You need to ask!

Veterans Advantage Members report that they have securely redeemed military discounts with their VetRewards Card ID at businesses that will ask for a valid military ID. We have made a list of these establishments below that are known to have accepted the VetRewards Card as a valid military ID for the military discount:

Military Discounts on Auto Parts and Service

Advanced Auto Parts: 10% military discount on regular price items when you show proof of military status for in-store purchases.

Autozone: 10% military discount on regular price items when you ask at checkout at over 4,600 stores in the U.S.

Harley Davidson Motors: 10-15% military discount on accessories at select stores.

Meineke Auto Service: 10% military discount on services and free oil changes on Veterans Day.

Midas: 10% military discount on brake repair and service. 

Napa Auto Parts: 10% military discount on auto parts and service at select NAPA locations. Let us know if your nearest location is participating.

O'Reilly Auto Parts: 10-15% military discount on in-store purchases.

Pep Boys Automotive: 10% military discount on regular price auto parts and service in stores Simply present your valid military or veteran ID to activate your savings.

Military Discounts on Clothing, Shoes, and Sporting Goods

Abercrombie & Fitch: 10-15% military discount in-store clothing and accessories purchases with a military ID, during the non-holiday season only.

Adidas: 10% military discount on shoes only. 

Aeropostale: 20% discount on guys and girls hoodies, graphic tees, jeans, dresses, tops, and more.

American Eagle Outfitters: 10% military discount on in-store clothing and accessories purchases. 

Ann Taylor Loft: 15% military discount on all full-price items, which is not valid for sale or clearance items.

Banana Republic: 10% military discount at participating locations on the 1st day of the month and outlet stores offer 10% off savings daily.

Bass Pro Shops: 10% military discount on in-store purchases, although the discount comes with quite a few exclusions.

Boscov's: 10% military discount on in-store purchases.

Cabela's: 5% military discount on everything but firearms for active military, veterans and retirees, national guard and reserve every day at all store locations.

Charlotte Russe: 10% military discount on in-store regular priced items.

Dick's Sporting Goods: 10% military discount on in-store purchases, but varies depending on location, so some stores do not honor the discount.

DSW Shoes: 10% military discount for in-store purchases.

Eddie Bauer: 15% military discount on in-store purchases. Online promo code cannot be combined with any other coupons or storewide offers. Not valid on Featured Brands, sale items or previous purchases.

Express: 10% discount with a valid military ID; offer may be combined with additional coupons.

Extreme Outfitters: 5% military discount on tactical gear and clothing.

Finish Line: 20 percent military discount off select items at special locations.

Goody's: 15% military discount on name brand family apparel, handbags, shoes, and jewelry with military ID.

Hot Topic: 10% - 20% military discount when you present your military ID at Hot Topic stores.

Kohl's: 15% military discount by presenting a valid US military ID in selected Kohl's branches nationwide. Not all Kohl's participate.

Lucky Brand: 20% military discount clothing and apparel in stores.

Maurice's: 10% military discount on clothing and apparel

Nautica: 10% military discount on in-store purchases.

Old Navy: 10% military discount on clothing for the whole family. 

Off Broadway Shoes: 10% military discount on shoes and accessories, often combinable with special in-store promotions.

Payless Shoes: 10% military discount in-store at Payless Shoe Source when you present your military ID. Offer valid in-store at participating locations only.

Shoe Carnival: 10 percent military discount at most store locations.

Timberland: 20% military discount the entire purchase in stores with a valid military ID. For online orders, you may contact customer service for verification, and once military service has been verified via ID you'll receive 20% off your order.

Zales Diamonds:10% OFF jewelry

Military Discounts on Computers, Electronics, and Cell Phones

AT&T Wireless: 15% military discount on monthly service charges.

​​​​​​Best Buy: 10% military discount at participating locations. Many locations exclude laptop purchases, so be aware of limitations.

HP Computers: Offers employee pricing for veterans

Inkshouse.com: 20% military discount on orders over $50

Microsoft Software: Varying discounts for military and veterans on software - special discounts for veteran business owners

Sprint Wireless: 15% military discount on monthly service charges.

T-Mobile:15% military discount when you sign a 2-year contract. For VetRewards Card Members they waive the 2-year contract requirement so you get the monthly discount without it.

Military Discounts on Home and Grocery

Bed Bath & Beyond: 20% military discount on your entire shopping cart in stores during Veterans Day and at their participating brands: Christmas Tree Stores, Harmon
Stores, and Buy Buy Baby. All stores will recognize the VetRewards Card from Veterans Advantage as a valid military ID at checkout for this special offer.

Big Lots: 10% military discounts at participating locations

Home Depot:10% military discount only on Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and July 4th. 

KMART Stores: military discount of 10% - 20% depending on location. 

Lowes:10% military discount on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day. 

Pottery Barn: 10% military discount on home goods.

Sears: 20% military discount on regular priced merchandise and an additional 5% off sales prices throughout the tools/hardware and lawn & garden departments with valid military ID.

Sam's Club: $10 eGift card with a Sam's Savings™ Business™ or Plus™ Membership. This offer is limited to active and former U.S. military and their spouses. Proof of service is required

Williams-Sonoma: 15% military discount on your entire in-store purchase for active duty and retirees with valid military ID.

Military Discounts at Restaurants

A&W: Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.

Applebees: Discount varies per location, simply ask and have a valid military ID. Exclusions include the 2 for $20 specials. Some locations do have a Military Monday special which is 30 percent off on Mondays only.

Arby's: Discount varies per location, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.

Backyard Burgers: 20% off with a valid military ID, depending on location.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream: 10-15% military discount which varies by location.

Bob Evans:10% military discount.

Boston Market: Select military offers that vary such as 10% military discount in celebration of National Military Appreciation Month or one free brownie or cookie with any purchase on Veterans Day.

Burger King: 10% military discount at the discretion of the local store manager. Present a valid military ID and ask to speak to the manager. 

Chili's:10% military discount.

Cracker Barrel: 20-30 percent off with your military ID. This includes any of the items in the store as well as dining.

Coldstone Creamery: military discount varies, depending on location.

Dairy Queen: Although this military discount depends on your location, you can sometimes find restaurants that will give up to 50 percent off for someone in a military in uniform.

Denny's: 10 or 20 percent military discount depending on the location.

Famous Dave's BBQ:10% off for active and retired military only.

Hard Rock Cafe: 10-15% military discount for their themed restaurants across the United States, based on location and management

IHOP: 20% military discount on dining.

Johnny Rockets 50% OFF - some locations only offer this discount for active military in uniform - lesser discount may be available for retired military and veterans.

Lone Star Steakhouse: 20 percent military discount every Monday. You must provide valid military ID or proof of service to receive the discount.

Long John Silver's: Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you.

The Melting Pot: military discounts vary by location for fondue dining.

Papa Murphy's Pizza: $3 OFF each family sized pizza. We have also heard 50% OFF the price of one full-price pizza only for military members in uniform, so this offer varies depending on location.

Pizza Hut: Discount varies, simply ask and have a valid military ID with you. 

Popeye's Chicken: 10% military discount on fried chicken and sides.

Ruby Tuesday’s: 10 percent military discount in select locations.

​​​​​​Schlotzsky's Deli: 10-30 percent military discount on your meal, depending on location.

Shoney's: 15 percent off to military with a valid ID at participating locations.

Souper Salad: 10% military discount on dining with valid military ID.

Subway: 10% military discount at participating locations, may be greater in a military town.

Sweet Tomatoes: 10% military discount on dining

Texas de Brazil: 15% OFF dining

Texas Roadhouse: 10 percent off your meal with a valid military ID.

Zaxby's: 10% military discount with valid ID at participating locations.

Please let us know of any military discounts that are tough to find that perhaps we didn’t include on this list, or if you have a story to share with us about using your VetRewards Card ID as a valid military ID. In our "Stories of Members Getting More" VetRewards Card Member Derek Iorg shares how he uses his VetRewards Card as a valid military ID to get a military discount every time he shops!