Year-Round Discounts for Veterans: Home, Tech, Entertainment, Dining

Find deals that can save you hundreds of dollars

Aaron Kassraie

Updated August 26, 2026

Comments

En español

Updated August 26, 2026

Cup of coffee, dessert on plate. opened bill holder with restaurant check and cash money, top view. Customers payment for cafe service

iStock / Getty Images Plus

Key takeaways

Discounts cover entertainment, home, technology and dining brands.
Eligibility varies among veterans, service members and military families.
Savings may include lower prices, upgraded plans and access to event tickets.

Everyone can use a discount. Here are year-round deals that veterans, active-duty service members and their immediate family members may be eligible for.

Our previous guide identified clothing and retail discounts; this one highlights some of the best deals available from nationally recognized restaurants and electronics, home and entertainment brands. All promotions listed have been verified and confirmed for accuracy as of the date of publication.

Discounts, eligibility requirements and participating locations may change, so confirm the offer with the company before making a purchase. Looking for a specific category? Scroll to entertainment, home and technology or dining below.

Entertainment

AMC Theaters. Military members may save on tickets with military ID at participating box offices.

Cinemark Theatres. Active-duty and retired military service members and their dependents may be eligible for a discount at the box office at certain times or on certain days. Call your theater for details.

Dish. Military members may qualify for a free TV package upgrade with more channels, a free monthly on-demand movie, a two-year price guarantee and a DVR upgrade for mobile streaming.

Pandora. Active military members, veterans, National Guard members and their dependents can sign up for Pandora Premium for a discounted rate of $8.99 a month.

Regal Cinemas. Active and retired military members qualify for a discount at some Regal locations. Call your local theater for details and availability.

SiriusXM. Active-duty members, reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents may receive a 25 percent discount.

Vet Tix. Service members, veterans and immediate family members of troops killed in action can request free tickets to sporting events, concerts, performing arts events and other activities for a small fee.

Home and technology

Apple. Active-duty, National Guard and reserves members, veterans, and their families get 10 percent off products and accessories after verifying their military status with ID.me.

AT&T. Military members, veterans and their families can save up to 20 percent off eligible unlimited wireless plans; restrictions apply.

Birch. Active-duty members, veterans and their families get a 25 percent discount code online after verification.

Brooklyn Bedding. Current and former military members and their immediate family and surviving spouses get 35 percent off, with free shipping, both online and in stores.

Embrace Pet Insurance. Active-duty and former military members get up to 25 percent discount (may vary by state).

GameStop. All active military members and law enforcement officers can take 10 percent off select in-store purchases.

GelPro. Active-duty members, reservists, veterans and their dependents can take 25 percent off online purchases.

Home Depot. Active-duty members, veterans and their spouses can take 10 percent off eligible items.

Birch. Active-duty members, veterans and their families get a 25 percent discount code online after verification.

Brooklyn Bedding. Current and former military members and their immediate family and surviving spouses get 35 percent off, with free shipping, both online and in stores.

Embrace Pet Insurance. Active-duty and former military members get up to 25 percent discount (may vary by state).

GameStop. All active military members and law enforcement officers can take 10 percent off select in-store purchases.

GelPro. Active-duty members, reservists, veterans and their dependents can take 25 percent off online purchases.

Home Depot. Active-duty members, veterans and their spouses can take 10 percent off eligible items.

LinkedIn. Active-duty members and reservists, veterans, and military spouses who are looking for a job may receive a free year of LinkedIn Premium while participating in career services through an authorized nonprofit partner.

Lowe’s. Current service members, veterans and their verified spouses receive 10 percent off most full-price eligible purchases after enrolling through ID.me. They also receive a free upgrade to MyLowe’s Rewards Silver status, which includes rewards points and free same-day delivery on eligible orders over $25.

Microsoft. Active-duty and retired military members and their families can take up to 10 percent off select products and services.

Motorola. Active military members and veterans can take 10 percent off online purchases.

Pods. Verified military members can save up to 30 percent off moves or storage at participating locations. Use promo code SERV10.

Sherwin-Williams. Active-duty and reserve service members, veterans, and their spouses get 15 percent off paints, stains and supplies.

T-Mobile. All military members, veterans and their families may save up to $720 a year with four lines on an Experience plan.

Verizon Wireless and Fios. Active-duty service members, retirees, veterans, current and former National Guard or Reserve members and Gold Star family members can receive 10 percent off eligible mobile plans. Some customers may also receive $5 per month off Fios internet and 25 percent off select accessories purchased online. Verification through ID.me is required.

Dining and restaurant discounts

Several national chains offer military and veteran discounts year-round. Here's who honors them and how much you can save.

Bonefish Grill. All service members, veterans and first responders can take 10 percent off their check every day.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Current and former service members and their immediate family members can receive 10 percent off.

CiCis Pizza. A number of locations offer military discounts. Reach out to your local restaurant for more information.

Greene Turtle. Military members can take 15 percent off their bill with a military ID when dining in.

Luna Grill. All active-duty and retired military service members and their spouses can take 10 percent off their purchase (excluding alcohol).

Melting Pot. Military personnel, firefighters, EMTs and police officers, along with one guest, can take 10 to 20 percent off their dinner (food only) on Sundays at most locations.

Outback Steakhouse. Military personnel, veterans and their immediate families can take 10 percent off their entire check (excluding alcohol).

Red Lobster. All veterans and military personnel may receive 10 percent off their meal when dining in at participating locations.

Texas de Brazil. Emergency medical personnel, firefighters, members of law enforcement, nurses, service members, veterans and teachers, along with three others in their party, get 10 percent off lunch and dinner prices when dining in.

The key takeaways were created with the assistance of generative AI. An AARP editor reviewed and refined the content for accuracy and clarity.

%{postComment}%

Aaron Kassraie writes about issues important to military veterans and their families for AARP. He also serves as a general assignment reporter. Kassraie previously covered U.S. foreign policy as a correspondent for the Kuwait News Agency’s Washington bureau and worked in news gathering for USA Today and Al Jazeera English. 

Unlock Access to AARP Members Edition

Join AARP to Continue

Already a Member? Login

Recommended for You

Benefits Recommended For You

See All