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- Veterans and active-duty members of the US Armed Forces — and often their immediate family members, too— are eligible for both Memorial Day and year-round discounts from myriad retailers.
- By presenting a military ID or filling out an application online, our service members can save money on everything from apparel to technology to insurance.
To show gratitude to veterans and active-duty members of the armed forces (and their families), many retailers offer special discounts to active and former military personnel, veterans, families of the Armed Forces, and first-responders.
By presenting a military ID or filling out an application online, eligible shoppers can save up to 50% on everything from new tech to insurance.
To make it easier to navigate, we’ve rounded up a list of stores offering military discounts year-round and on Memorial Day, below. And though there are a good amount listed, it’s always a good practice to ask at any store you’re shopping at since many don’t advertise, or in case they require in-person verification.
Check out all the stores that offer military discounts year-round:
Clothes, shoes, and accessories
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Abercrombie & Fitch: 10-15% off at manager’s discretion on in-store purchases.
Allen Edmonds: 15% off regularly priced merchandise after ID validation.
Alpha Industries: 30% off all regular priced items, plus free domestic shipping with Military ID for a limited time in May.
American Eagle Outfitters: 10-15% off at manager’s discretion on in-store purchases.
Banana Republic: 10% off on the first of every month when you show military ID, though it may vary by location.
Bonobos: 20% military discount to active-duty men and women and veterans.
Carhartt: 10% military discount for service members, veterans, and families with ID card in stores only.
Champs Sports: 20% discount in-stores or online. If shopping online, simply select "Use Military Discount" at checkout to verify your eligibility.
Cole Haan: 20% off for veterans and active duty members.
Columbia Sportswear: 15% discount for active duty, veterans, retirees, reservists, and dependents in stores.
Dagne Dover: 20% off your handbag purchases. To get the discount, just fill out this form with your official military email address and the company will send you a 20% off discount code.
Eddie Bauer: 10-15% off most merchandise when you show your military ID.
Foot Locker: 20% off most purchases. During checkout, click on "Use Military Discount" link and follow instructions.
Gap: 10% off on the first of every month when you show military ID, though it may vary by location.
GlassesUSA: 30% off for active duty, veterans, and family members who use their online ID verification program.
Hanes Outlet Store: 10% off with military ID.
Kohl’s: 15% off every Monday for active and former military personnel, veterans, and their families.
L.L.Bean: 10% discount to anyone with a valid military ID at most stores.
Moosejaw: 20% off for military members.
Nike: 10% discount for active, retired, reservist US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard personnel online and in stores in the US. Verify your eligibility here.
Old Navy: 10% off on the first of every month when you show military ID, though it may vary by location.
Payless Shoes: 10% discount on in-store purchases and free shipping to military locations.
Roxy: 15% discount on apparel and surfing supplies.
Timberland: 20% discount on online and in-store orders. For online orders, you can contact customer service for verification.
Tommy Hilfiger: 15% off for students, teachers, and military members.
Tommy John: 20% off for military and first responders. Verify eligibility here.
TOMS Shoes: 10% discount. Verify your eligibility here.
Under Armour: 10% off online and in-store for Active Duty, Retirees, Military Spouses, Military Family Members, as well as a 10% discount for First Responders, active Police, Fire, and EMT customers. Verify yourself here to get the discount online.
Zappos: 10% off all purchases made on the site.
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AT&T: 15% discount on monthly plan charge. Check eligibility here.
Sprint: 50% off military family lines.
T-Mobile: 50% off family lines for military personnel. 20% off the standard $70-a-month plan ($55) with AutoPay.
Verizon Wireless: 15% discount on monthly plans and a 25% discount on accessories. All government employees including active duty, reserves, and national guard are eligible. This discount is also extended to retired military, veterans and their families through Veterans Advantage.
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Apple Store: Discounts vary, but you can sign up here.
Best Buy: discounts are available at some locations, typically 10% off. Best Buy offers half off Geek Squad services for military families.
Dell: 10% off with an email sent to a US sales agent.
Microsoft: 10% off on select products for active, former, and retired military personnel and their families.
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