$50 Purchase
A 10% discount could save:
$5
Shopping Savings Guide
Retail Discounts for Veterans & Seniors
A 10% discount on a large purchase can save far more than a restaurant discount — which makes knowing about retail savings especially worthwhile.
Do Stores Offer Veteran and Senior Discounts?
Yes. Some major national retailers offer ongoing Military, Veteran or Senior discount programs.
Retail discounts can be particularly valuable because they may apply to purchases worth hundreds of dollars.
However, enrollment, verification, purchase exclusions, discount limits and participating items vary by company.
Small Percentage. Potentially Big Savings.
$300 Purchase
A 10% discount could save:
$30
$1,000 Purchase
A 10% discount could potentially save:
$100
Subject to the retailer's eligible merchandise, exclusions and discount limits.
Major National Retail Discount Examples
These programs are useful examples of why checking eligibility before shopping can pay.
Lowe's Military Discount
Lowe's currently offers qualifying enrolled service members, Veterans and eligible spouses an everyday 10% Military Discount on eligible purchases.
Customers enroll through a Lowe's account and military status is verified through ID.me.
In-store customers may need an accepted photo ID along with their registered account information. Product exclusions apply.
Home Depot Military Discount
Home Depot currently offers eligible active service members, Veterans and spouses a 10% discount on eligible purchases.
Eligible participants currently have a maximum annual Military Discount benefit of $400.
Military status must be verified. In stores, users can access the discount through their Home Depot account using the app's Virtual ID or registered phone number.
Exclusions apply.
Michaels Senior & Military Discounts
Michaels currently offers qualifying customers age 55 and older a 10% Senior Discount on eligible purchases.
Michaels also currently offers a 15% Military Discount on eligible purchases to verified qualifying members.
Verification is connected through the Michaels Rewards program, and exclusions apply.
Kohl's Senior Discount
Kohl's currently offers customers age 60 and older a 15% discount on qualifying purchases every Wednesday in its stores.
The discount is in-store only, and identification should be brought to verify age.
Coupon and merchandise exclusions apply.
How the App Will Help While You're Shopping
The website provides the general information. The app is being designed for the moment when you're actually out shopping.
Find the Store Near You
Suppose you're traveling and need a hardware store.
You enter your current ZIP code into the Senior Vet Discounts app.
The local search may show:
- Lowe's
- Home Depot
- Local Hardware Store
- Other nearby retailers
Stores do not need to offer discounts to appear in the local search.
Potential Discount Indicator
If a nearby business also exists in our discount database, the app can display:
LOWE'S
🇺🇸 Veteran / Military Discount
Potential discount: 10% on eligible purchases
Verification required.
Restrictions apply.
CHECK BEFORE YOU PAY
Shopping with Senior Vet Discounts
1
Enter Your ZIP
Use your home ZIP or change it while traveling.
2
Find Nearby Stores
Search for retailers in your current shopping area.
3
Check Discount Info
See whether Senior Vet Discounts has information about potential savings for that business.
4
Get Directions
Open your phone's navigation system to locate the nearby store.
5
Show Before Paying
Use your Veteran or Senior reminder screen when appropriate.
6
Track Your Savings
Record the amount you saved and build your personal yearly savings total.
Some Discounts Must Be Set Up Before You Reach the Register
Retail programs are different from simply asking a restaurant server for a discount.
A store may require you to:
- Create an online account
- Join a rewards program
- Verify Veteran or Military status
- Verify your age
- Use an app, account number or registered phone number
A 10% Discount Does Not Always Mean 10% Off Everything
Retail discount programs frequently contain exclusions.
Depending on the retailer, excluded purchases may include certain appliances, brands, gift cards, services, clearance merchandise, special pricing or other categories.
There may also be annual discount limits or restrictions on combining the discount with other promotions.
Before a large purchase:
Check whether the specific product qualifies
for the Veteran, Military or Senior discount.
This Is Where the Savings Tracker Could Get Interesting
Retail savings can add up quickly.
When a user successfully receives a discount, the app can ask:
How Much Did You Save?
Enter:
$32.47
That amount is then added to the user's monthly, yearly and lifetime savings.
YOUR SAVINGS
This Month: $46.12
This Year: $187.64
Lifetime: $431.82
Successful Discounts: 27
Find. Show. Save. While You're Shopping.
The Senior Vet Discounts app is being designed to help Veterans and Seniors find nearby stores, identify potential discounts, get directions and remember eligible savings before checkout.
APP COMING SOONRetail Discount Questions
Does Lowe's offer a Veteran discount?
Lowe's currently offers qualifying enrolled service members, Veterans and eligible spouses an everyday 10% Military Discount on eligible purchases. Verification and exclusions apply.
Does Home Depot offer Veterans a discount?
Home Depot currently offers eligible active service members, Veterans and spouses 10% off eligible purchases. The current program has an annual maximum discount benefit and product exclusions.
Does Michaels offer Senior discounts?
Michaels currently offers qualifying customers age 55 and older a 10% Senior Discount on eligible purchases after verification.
Does Kohl's have a Senior discount?
Kohl's currently offers customers age 60 and older 15% off qualifying in-store purchases every Wednesday. Identification and exclusions apply.
Why might my discount not apply to an item?
Retail discount programs commonly contain exclusions for certain products, brands, services, promotional pricing or other categories. Always check the current program terms before making a large purchase.
How will the app help me find stores?
The Senior Vet Discounts app is being designed to search stores near the user's current ZIP code. If a nearby retailer also appears in the Senior Vet Discounts database, the app can display potential Veteran or Senior discount information, provide directions and remind the user to check before paying.
Page reviewed: August 29, 2026.
Important:
Senior Vet Discounts is an independent
informational resource and is not affiliated
with Lowe's, Home Depot, Michaels, Kohl's
or other retailers discussed on this website.
Discount percentages, eligible customers,
exclusions, verification requirements and
program limits can change without notice.
Always verify the current offer directly
with the retailer before purchasing.