North Carolina Military & Veteran Discounts

No down payment required for qualifying veterans. No PMI. Competitive rates. One of the most powerful financial benefits earned through service.

Medical, mental health, dental supplements, prescriptions, and specialty care. Eligibility based on service history, disability rating, and income.

Tax-free monthly payment for conditions connected to your military service. Ratings from 0–100%. Even partial ratings can mean significant monthly income.

Covers tuition at state school rates, a monthly housing allowance (BAH E-5 with dependent rate), and a books/supplies stipend. Transferable to dependents after 6 years of service.

TRICARE Prime, Select, for Life, Reserve Select, and more. Active duty enrolled automatically. Retirees, Reserve, and Guard have enrollment options.

Veterans with a service-connected disability rating can shop at the Commissary and Exchange (BX/PX). Average 30% savings vs. civilian grocery stores.

Most states offer property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Some states offer full exemption for 100% P&T ratings. Rules vary by state.

Each branch covers up to $250/credit hour and $4,500/year for college courses while on active duty. Apply through your branch education office.

For veterans at 100% Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility. Participating schools contribute additional funds matched by VA — can cover full tuition at private universities.

Covers education, job training, tools, and independent living services for veterans with a service-connected disability. Can include a monthly subsistence allowance.

Veterans can receive reimbursement for select Pearson VUE exams (CompTIA, Microsoft, etc.). Check VA Education Benefits for certification test reimbursement.

MyCAA provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance for spouses of active duty service members (E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2, O-1 to O-2) pursuing associate degrees, certifications, or licenses.

Credit union serving active duty, veterans, DoD civilian employees, and their families. Competitive auto loans, mortgages, and zero-fee checking.

Open to all military members and veterans. Competitive mortgage rates, auto loans, and credit cards.

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act caps pre-existing debt interest at 6% for the duration of active duty service. Covers credit cards, mortgages, car loans.

Military discount available for active and former service members. Ask about deployment storage discount when your vehicle is stored.

Discounted internet service for active duty military members and their families.

Member Purchase Program pricing for active duty, veterans, and military family members.

Special pricing through the Apple Store for Military program. Available online and in select stores.

Special pricing for active duty, veterans, and family members. Verify through ID.me.

Active duty military members get free HD at no extra cost and may qualify for service credits.

Complimentary entrée from a select menu for veterans and active duty military on November 11.

Complimentary entrée from a special menu for all veterans and active duty military on November 11.

Annual Military Appreciation Night — free dinner buffet for veterans and active duty. Usually held the Monday after Veterans Day.

Free short stack of buttermilk pancakes for veterans and military members on November 11.

Many locations offer a 10% military discount year-round. Veterans Day: free meal from a select menu.

Free meal from a select menu on Veterans Day. Some locations offer year-round discounts — ask your server.

Military discount at participating locations. Veterans Day special also offered.

Free meal from a select menu on Veterans Day at participating locations.

Year-round military discount at participating Bob Evans locations.

Free appetizer or dessert from a select menu on Veterans Day.

Free entrée from a select menu on Veterans Day for veterans and active duty.

Starbucks offers veterans, active duty, and military spouses a free tall (12 oz) brewed hot or iced coffee on November 11. No military ID required — just let the barista know. There is no standard corporate-wide year-round military discount, though some individual stores may offer 10% at manager discretion.

Free Lunch Combo (pizza and drink) for veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day.

Free dozen Original Glazed donuts for veterans and active duty on November 11.

Free haircut for active duty and veterans on Veterans Day.

Free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast for veterans and active military on November 11.

Year-round 10% military discount for veterans, active duty, National Guard, Reserve, and surviving spouses.

Year-round 10% discount for veterans, active duty, Guard, Reserve, and surviving spouses.

Military discount offered regularly at JCPenney, often on holidays and special events.

Annual Veterans Day discount event — 15% off for all military community members.

Military members get a discount on regular-priced purchases at Michaels craft stores.

EBT/Medicaid cardholders including many veterans on VA benefits get 50% off Prime membership.

Reduced membership rates for active duty military and veterans.

Ford Salutes program offers cash back on most new Ford vehicles for active duty, veterans, and retirees. Stackable with most other offers.

All current and former military members qualify for GM supplier pricing on Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles.

Military Appreciation bonus cash stackable with most retail offers.

Military and veteran rebate toward the purchase or lease of a new Toyota.

Military discount on parts and accessories at AutoZone.

Military discount available at O'Reilly Auto Parts locations.

Military discount on parts and accessories.

Military discount on service, tires, and parts at Pep Boys.

Special military rates at Best Western properties worldwide.

Special rates for active duty and veterans. No young renter fee for under-25 military members.

KOA Kares program — 10% off camping for military members and veterans.

Heavily discounted multi-day park tickets for active duty and their families. One of the largest entertainment discounts available.

Significant discount on multi-day tickets to Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood.

Waves of Honor program — one free admission for military member, reduced rate tickets for family.

Military pricing on admission and season passes at Six Flags parks.

Free annual America the Beautiful pass for current military members. Covers entrance fees at all NPS and federal recreation sites.

Topgolf Heroes Program (presented by GovX): 10% off gameplay at any Topgolf venue for military, veterans, and first responders. Plus 20% off select monthly memberships. Additional perk: $20 bonus game play gift card with purchase of $75 Topgolf gift card through GovX. Verify military status via GovX.

Military discount on single-day tickets at LEGOLAND locations.

ExtraCare Plus members who are veterans or active duty may qualify for discounts.

Military discount at Walgreens on Veterans Day and sometimes year-round.

Military discount on eyewear at Pearle Vision locations.

Welcome Home program: recently separated veterans get free or reduced-cost membership for 90 days.

Reduced membership fees for active duty military members.

Free membership for all military members on Veterans Day. Various military discounts throughout the year.

REI partners with military recreation programs. Discounted gear and lifetime membership options.

Military and law enforcement discount on 5.11 gear.

Military discount on Wrangler jeans and workwear online.

Reebok offers 30% off for active duty, veterans, National Guard, reservists, and military families through ID.me verification at checkout. Excludes clearance items. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Military discount on Carhartt workwear for veterans and active duty.

Military discount on casual apparel from Marine Layer.

The America the Beautiful Annual Pass is FREE for active duty military and their dependents — this is a federal program, not a discount. Covers entry to all National Park Service sites, National Forests, BLM lands, Fish & Wildlife refuges, and Army Corps of Engineer recreation areas. A $80/year value available completely free. One of the best benefits military members don't use enough.

USAA is a financial institution exclusively for military members and their families. No fees on checking accounts, competitive rates on auto/home/renters insurance, military-specific benefits like deposit insurance for deployed members, and 10¢/gallon cash back on gas. Not a discount — a military-exclusive financial institution that consistently outperforms commercial alternatives on price and service.

VetTix is a nonprofit that provides free event tickets donated by teams, venues, and fans. Register, apply for events you want to attend, and receive free tickets if selected. Covers MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, concerts, and more nationwide. Completely free to join.

Every Monday: free $10 Power Card for games (no purchase needed) plus 15% off all food. Offer valid for active duty, veterans, retired, and reserves with valid ID. Available at all Dave & Buster's locations nationwide through at least November 2027. One of the most generous ongoing military benefits in the entertainment industry.

Vail Resorts offers the Military Epic Pass at approximately $189 — giving unlimited access to 40+ resorts including Vail, Breckenridge, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Keystone, and international mountains. The standard Epic Pass costs $900+. This is one of the most generous military benefits in outdoor recreation.

Blue Star Museums is a national partnership offering free admission to active duty military and their families at over 2,000 participating museums from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year. Participating museums span all 50 states — science, history, art, children's, and specialty museums included. One of the most underused military benefits each summer.

GovX aggregates hundreds of military discounts in one place — theme parks, events, gear, software, and more. Create a free account, verify once, and access ongoing verified-exclusive pricing. Partners include Dollywood, Topgolf, Ripley's, and 100+ more.

Home Depot offers a permanent 10% military discount for active duty, veterans, and retired military. Register online through their military verification system — discount is linked to your account or Pro Xtra card for automatic application. One of the most widely used military discounts given how often military families move and do home projects.

Lowe's offers a permanent 10% military discount on eligible purchases for active duty, veterans, and retired military. Verify once through their system and the discount applies automatically at checkout. One of the most valuable everyday retail discounts for military homeowners and renters. Excludes some sale items and certain brands.

The YMCA DoD Memorandum of Intent (MOI) program provides free YMCA memberships for: (1) service members and their families during deployment periods, and (2) wounded warriors and their caregivers. This is an ongoing program with YMCA locations nationwide. Families of deployed service members use the Y free while their service member is deployed.

T-Mobile Unlimited Military plan starts at $30/line for a family of 4 — includes Netflix on us, international texting in 210+ countries, and 15GB hotspot per line. Available for active duty, veterans, retirees, and their families. One of the most competitive military phone plans available.

Penske Truck Rental offers 15% off truck rentals for military members using discount code MILITARY. Critical for PCS moves — Penske one-way rentals available at thousands of locations nationwide. Military members move every 2–3 years on average; this discount adds up significantly over a career.

Outback Steakhouse offers 10% off the entire bill for military members and veterans at all locations nationwide. One of the most consistently available chain restaurant military discounts — confirmed chain-wide, not location-by-location. Show military ID or veterans ID card when paying.

Hertz offers 25% off car rentals for active duty military using CDP code 2159159. Enter this Corporate Discount Program code at checkout on hertz.com for instant discount. Essential for military PCS moves, TDY travel, and leave travel when your car isn't available.

Military discount at Sherwin-Williams locations.

Marriott offers military/government rates of approximately 15% below standard pricing across all their brands (Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, etc.). Book as a Marriott Bonvoy member and select "Government/Military" rate when searching.

Verizon offers military plans with discounts for active duty and veterans — including 15% off select unlimited plans. Verizon's coverage is often better on remote bases and training areas than other carriers. Military ID verified through SheerID.

AT&T offers 25% off eligible wireless plans for active duty military members. Also available for veterans, National Guard, and their families at reduced rates. AT&T's FirstNet (first responder) network is also available to active duty military in some contexts.

Military discount on furniture and home goods at Wayfair.

Wyndham offers 15–20% off hotel stays for military members plus free Wyndham Rewards Gold tier status (normally requires 40 nights/year). Covers all Wyndham brands: Days Inn, Super 8, La Quinta, Ramada, Howard Johnson, and more. Gold status adds late checkout, room upgrades, and bonus points.

Hilton offers government/military rates across all their brands (Hilton, Hampton Inn, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, etc.). Rate is approximately 10% off flexible rate. Book online or call and request the military/government rate.

GEICO offers up to 15% off auto insurance for active duty military members and veterans. GEICO is one of the most competitive auto insurers for military families (second only to USAA for military-specific rates in many markets). Good option if you don't qualify for USAA or want to compare.

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's (same company) offer 10% off for active duty military and veterans on top of sale prices — one of the few major retailers where the military discount stacks with existing sales. Register through their military discount program. Excludes firearms, ammunition, and some brands.

Dick's Sporting Goods offers 10% off for active duty military and veterans at all locations. Verify through their military discount program once — discount applies ongoing. Useful for gear, apparel, footwear, and equipment.

IHG (Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, etc.) offers government/military rates — typically 5–15% below flexible rate. Candlewood Suites is especially popular for extended TDY/TLE stays.

Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park resorts offer military rates of up to 40% off standard pricing when booked through their military discount portal. Locations across the US. Popular with military families — indoor water parks mean weather-independent fun year-round.

Best Buy offers 10% off for active duty military and veterans at all locations and online. Verify through their military discount program (SheerID or similar). Excludes select products and sale items. Useful for electronics purchases during PCS moves.

Cracker Barrel offers 10% off for active duty military and veterans. Consistent discount available at all locations. Cracker Barrel is particularly popular along highways near military installations — a reliable pit stop for military travelers.

Amtrak offers 10% off the lowest available fare for active duty military, veterans, and their spouses. Book online — select military discount rate at checkout. Particularly useful for East Coast military travel (NEC corridor: Boston-NYC-DC-Richmond). Discounts on Acela are also available.

Choice Hotels (Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Clarion, Sleep Inn, Cambria, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn) offers military/government rates plus complimentary Gold Elite status for military members. Gold Elite adds bonus points, preferred rooms, and late checkout.

Under Armour offers a military discount verified through the UA.com website or UA App at checkout. Choose "Military and First Responder Discount" at checkout. Available for active duty, retirees, veterans, spouses, and family members. Cannot be combined with other promo codes or sitewide sales. Online only (UA.com and UA App). Commonly reported as 10% off.

Ripley's offers 30% off admission at participating locations through GovX military verification. Ripley's has attractions in tourist areas near many military installations — Branson MO, Atlantic City NJ, Gatlinburg TN, San Antonio TX, and more.

Hard Rock Cafe offers 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages for active duty military and veterans at most locations. Shows military ID or uses ID.me to verify. Available at Hard Rock Cafe locations worldwide — popular tourist and entertainment destinations.

Enterprise offers 5% off base rate for military members. Enterprise is often the most available rental company near military installations. The discount is modest but adds up for frequent military travelers.

Hooters offers 10% off food for active duty military at all locations, bumped to 20% every Tuesday (Military Appreciation Tuesday). Long history of military support — popular in areas near military installations.

Regal offers military discounts at most locations — pricing varies by market (typically $2–$4 off regular ticket price). Show military ID at the box office. Not available online; must purchase in person. Some locations offer additional discounts on concessions.

Anytime Fitness offers 10–25% off membership for active duty military and veterans — discount varies by franchise location. 24/7 access is particularly useful for military members with non-standard schedules. Worldwide club access included with membership.

AMC offers military discounts at participating locations — show military ID for reduced pricing (varies by market, typically $1–$3 off). AMC A-List and Stubs members can stack discounts. Available in person at the box office.

For Citi credit card accounts opened before entering active duty, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act benefit drops the APR to 0% and waives fees — including the annual fee — for the covered period. Reservists and Guard members activated to federal orders qualify.

LasikPlus offers a 20% discount on LASIK and PRK vision correction procedures for active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, and their spouses/dependents, applied to the quote during a free consultation. Discount and availability can vary slightly by center.

Andrews Federal Credit Union's Kasasa Cash Checking pays 5.25% APY on balances up to $25,000 with no monthly maintenance fee, plus nationwide ATM fee refunds, when the account meets a simple monthly activity requirement (one ACH transaction, 15 debit purchases, e-statements). Membership is open to active-duty, Guard/Reserve, DoD civilians, and their dependents nationwide and overseas, not just personnel local to Joint Base Andrews.

Hulu (With Ads) is 25% off the regular monthly price for Exchange-authorized shoppers, through The Exchange (AAFES). Eligible groups include active-duty service members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans verified via the VA Online Shopping Benefit, and Guard/Reserve members with Exchange privileges. Discount applies only to the Hulu (With Ads) plan and cannot be combined with other offers or a free trial.

Fifth Third's Military Checking program (open to active duty, retired, reserve/guard, and veterans, plus commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and NOAA) waives the monthly service charge entirely when paired with a Fifth Third Momentum Checking account, or knocks $5 off the monthly service charge on a Fifth Third Preferred Checking account with $500+ in monthly direct deposits. Also includes special VA Home Loan rates and 10 free non-Fifth Third ATM transactions per month.

American Airlines waives checked-bag fees for active-duty U.S. military with a valid military ID on American-marketed and -operated flights: up to 5 bags at 100 lbs each when traveling on orders (dependents included), or up to 3 bags at 50 lbs each for personal/leisure travel. Active-duty military with ID also board in Group 1, and American offers government/military fares in some markets. The free-bag benefit does not apply to codeshare flights operated by partner airlines.

Through a partnership between DoorDash and GovX, eligible GovX members without an existing DashPass membership can redeem a discounted 13-month DashPass plan through the GovX benefits marketplace (exact price is shown at redemption on govx.com, not published on DoorDash's page). After the 13 months, the plan auto-renews to DoorDash's standard annual DashPass plan, currently $96/year plus tax, unless canceled.

10% off regular-priced merchandise at all Big 5 Sporting Goods stores for active duty and Reserve military, retirees, veterans, spouses, and dependent children. Valid in-store only; excludes gift cards and licenses and cannot be combined with other coupons or prior purchases.

Verified military members, veterans, and one eligible dependent can subscribe to Target's paid Circle 360 membership tier — free 2-day shipping, Shipt same-day delivery, and member-only deals — at a reduced monthly or annual rate versus the standard price. Verification is completed online through Target's partner SheerID.

Eligible veterans, transitioning active-duty service members, and military spouses get a complimentary 12-month LinkedIn Premium Business subscription, which includes full LinkedIn Learning access. It is a one-time offer administered through partner nonprofits Student Veterans of America, Hire Heroes USA, or Hiring Our Heroes — you must be actively engaged with one of those organizations to get a code, and codes are distributed first-come, first-served while supply lasts.

Military-affiliated users verified through SheerID get up to $72 off (50%) a Grammarly Pro annual subscription for the first billing term. The discount applies to the first seat only, cannot be combined with other offers, and the plan renews at the standard rate (currently $144/year) after the discounted term ends.

Through the DoD Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program, eligible military spouses get free access to more than 5,000 Udemy courses covering fields like cloud computing, HR, information security, and accounting, plus ongoing support from a SECO career coach. This is a spouse-only benefit, not a general troop/veteran discount on Udemy.com.

LensCrafters offers a standing military discount verified through ID.me: 10% off eyewear promotions and 5% off contact lens promotions. The discount applies once military status is verified through ID.me.

Aspen Dental is the VFW's official dental provider. VFW members and eligible family members can enroll in the Aspen Dental Savings Plan for $29/year (regularly $49) for free exams and X-rays plus up to 30% off dental services, with no deductibles, claims filing, or waiting periods, at 1,100+ Aspen Dental locations nationwide.

Verified military members get 55% off their first HelloFresh box with free shipping, then 15% off the next 51 boxes (about a year of deliveries) after verifying through ID.me.

Verified military members, spouses, dependents, and first responders get 15% off full-priced items sitewide. Discount codes are single-use, limited to one per day, and cannot be combined with other offers.

Verified military servicemembers and veterans who verify through ID.me join Tractor Supply's free Neighbor's Club and get 2% back on every purchase year-round plus a quarterly 5% off coupon, with an additional 10% off on designated "Honoring Heroes Days" (e.g., around July 4, Oct 28, Nov 7, Nov 11).

Active, reservist, veteran, and retired U.S. military personnel get 50% off their first service on annual lawn, mosquito, pest, or tree & shrub plans, plus a permanent 10% off all subsequent services. Available year-round, not tied to Veterans Day.

Verified active-duty service members, veterans, and their spouses get 50% off any Paramount+ plan (Essential or Premium), lasting until you cancel. New subscribers verify and sign up in one step; existing subscribers must cancel their current plan and resubscribe through the verification link.

Enlisted active duty and reserve service members (E-1 through E-9) with a W-2 from DFAS can file federal and state taxes free using TurboTax Online Free Edition, Deluxe, or Premium. Officers, warrant officers, veterans, retirees, National Guard, TurboTax Desktop, and TurboTax Experts products do not qualify.

Authorized Exchange shoppers get 10% off tax preparation at H&R Block offices located inside AAFES Exchange facilities worldwide, plus a free second-look review and H&R Block's standard accuracy guarantee. The most recently confirmed window ran through March 19, 2026 (tax season for the 2025 filing year); exact dates shift each year and are not currently active outside tax season.

Active military members can enroll free, with no credit card required, in Experian IDnotify, which provides a new free Experian credit report every month plus monitoring of that report with alerts when key changes occur. This is a distinct program from Experian's paid IdentityWorks product — Experian's own military page promotes IDnotify, not a discount on IdentityWorks.

Embrace applies a 5% discount to the accident-and-illness portion of premiums for an active-duty, veteran, or eligible family member of the U.S. Armed Forces. The discount is not available in New York or Tennessee and is subject to state regulation.

CORT's Military move-in-ready furniture package starts at $139/month for a one-bedroom package on a 12-month lease; a valid military ID is required. Packages include living room, bedroom, and dining furniture, with optional white-glove delivery, setup, and pickup for an added fee calculated by zip code.

Chase waives the $25 monthly service fee on Premier Plus Checking (and linked accounts) for current servicemembers, veterans, reserve, and National Guard members with a qualifying military ID or proof of service. Active duty/reserve members with military direct deposit also get fee-free incoming and outgoing wire transfers for 180 days after the last qualifying deposit.

Bank of America waives monthly maintenance fees and ATM fees on deposit accounts for eligible active-duty military members, along with related waivers on wire fees, debit-card-replacement fees, and standard check-order fees, on top of SCRA-mandated protections.

SimpliSafe's Protectors Program gives active duty military, veterans, and their dependents 50% off a new SimpliSafe home security system purchase. The discount cannot be combined with other offers or applied retroactively, and covers new-system purchases on simplisafe.com only.

Ring's Give-Back program offers a 20% discount on eligible Ring products (doorbells, cameras, alarm accessories, etc.) to verified military personnel and veterans. The one-time-use code is limited to one per 24 hours, cannot be combined with other offers, excludes major sale events like Black Friday/Cyber Monday, and is US-only.

Active-duty service members with a valid Uniformed Services ID board in the Priority group and are exempt from the two-piece baggage limit (no excess, oversize, or overweight charges), provided no bag exceeds 100 lbs / 80 inches (L+W+H), up to 20 pieces. Discounted military/government fares for active duty, Guard, and Reserve on orders (plus authorized dependents) are booked by phone or at the ticket counter only, not on southwest.com.

Active members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard get early boarding and free checked baggage: 5 bags up to 100 lbs each when traveling on official orders, or 2 free bags up to 50 lbs each (3 bags in Premium Select, 3 bags up to 70 lbs in First/Delta One) for personal/leisure travel. Discounted leisure fares for active duty and immediate family are booked by phone, not published online.

Active-duty and veteran ("inactive") military members save 30% off local delivery and redelivery/final pick-up fees plus the first month's container rental, and 10% off long-distance transportation fees, using code SERV10. PODS will also provide PPM/DITY weight tickets on request for reimbursement documentation. New orders only, at participating locations, not combinable with other offers.

Active-duty military (all 6 branches, on current orders) get a 5% discount on the published base fare for select United/United Express flights, verified through your MileagePlus profile. Also included: up to 5 free checked bags depending on travel type, pre-boarding, and space-available United Club access. Discount excludes basic economy and special promotional fares, and cannot combine with other discounts.

U.S. active-duty military traveling for leisure get 5% off all JetBlue fares plus two free checked bags (up to 50 lbs each); dependents on the same reservation qualify too, verified with a DOD Common Access Card. Active duty traveling for duty (with orders) get 5% off and up to 5 free checked bags (up to 99 lbs each). Retired military, veterans, and their families can get the same 5% fare discount and 2 free checked bags through JetBlue's partnership with the WeSalute+ program (membership fee required; 30-day trial available).

Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, Amex caps interest at 6% and waives fees — including annual membership fees — on personal cards for the duration of active-duty service, once approved. This applies to premium cards like The Platinum Card and Gold Card, not just no-fee cards. Reservists and Guard members called to active duty qualify too.