Military discounts
Military Spouse & Dependent Discounts
Military spouses and dependents qualify for a wide range of discounts, often the same offers extended to the service member's household. This page explains how spouses and family members prove eligibility, and points you to Homefront Hub's verified discounts directory, filterable by eligibility group so you only see offers you actually qualify for.
Verified discounts to check
View all →Under Armour
20% OFFColumbia
10% OFFLowe's
10% OFFSamsonite
Member PricingHow to verify eligibility
- 1.Have your household documents ready: your military dependent ID card (Uniformed Services ID / DEERS enrollment), and, if asked, the sponsoring service member's status details.
- 2.For online checkouts, most retailers verify through SheerID or ID.me. Choose the 'military family member,' 'spouse,' or 'dependent' option when prompted rather than the active-duty or veteran path.
- 3.With ID.me, create or sign in to your own account and select a family/dependent affiliation; you may be asked to link to your sponsor or upload documentation if instant verification fails.
- 4.With SheerID, enter your name and details as the spouse or dependent; if it can't confirm you instantly, it will request a document upload (dependent ID or DEERS record) for manual review.
- 5.For in-store discounts, bring your dependent ID card, since spouses typically cannot use the service member's ID; some stores accept a spouse's own verified digital pass or app credential.
- 6.Complete verification once per retailer or platform; approved status is usually saved to your account and reusable at future checkouts.
What kinds of discounts to look for
Travel
Hotels, flights, car rentals, and theme-park tickets that extend rates to the whole military household.
Retail & Apparel
Clothing, footwear, and general merchandise brands offering family or spouse verification at checkout.
Phone Plans
Wireless carriers with military family plans that cover spouses and dependent lines.
Home & Auto
Insurance, home improvement, and auto-service providers with military-family pricing.
Food & Dining
Restaurants and food chains offering everyday or occasion-based savings for military families.
Entertainment
Streaming, gaming, events, and attractions that verify spouses and dependents.
Financial
Banks, credit unions, and financial services with membership and rate benefits for military families.
Tips to save more
- Stack when allowed: combine a verified military-family discount with sale prices, coupon codes, or loyalty rewards where the retailer's terms permit.
- Check both the eligibility group and the last-verified date in the directory so you don't waste time on offers that have expired or changed.
- Verify as the spouse or dependent, not as the service member; using the wrong affiliation can cause verification to fail even when your family qualifies.
- Ask in person even when a discount isn't advertised; many local businesses honor military-family requests when you show a dependent ID.
- Keep your DEERS enrollment current, since most verification services check it in the background to confirm dependent status.
Browse the full discount directory
Every listing shows who's eligible and when it was last verified.
See all military discounts →Frequently asked questions
Can military spouses get the same discounts as the service member?
Often yes. Many retailers extend military discounts to the entire household, but you usually verify separately as a spouse or dependent through SheerID or ID.me rather than using the service member's account or ID.
What ID do I need as a military spouse or dependent?
Your own Uniformed Services (dependent) ID card is the primary in-store proof. Online, you typically verify digitally through SheerID or ID.me, which check DEERS rather than requiring you to upload the card every time.
Can I use my spouse's military ID to get a discount?
Generally no. Service member IDs are non-transferable and shouldn't be used by family members. Carry your own dependent ID card, or complete a spouse/dependent verification online.
Do dependents and children qualify for military discounts?
Many family offers cover dependents enrolled in DEERS. Eligibility varies by retailer, so check the offer's terms and the eligibility filter in the directory to confirm dependents are included.
What if online verification can't confirm I'm a military spouse?
SheerID and ID.me offer a fallback where you upload documentation, such as your dependent ID or a DEERS record, for manual review. Approval usually takes anywhere from minutes to a couple of business days.
Does a discount continue if my spouse separates or retires?
It depends on the offer. Some benefits extend to retiree families or surviving spouses, while others end at separation. Check the eligibility group for each listing, since retirees and surviving spouses are often treated differently.