Restaurants
Some national restaurant chains and local restaurants offer Veteran or military discounts.
Restaurant policies frequently vary by franchise or location, so always ask before paying.
Explore Restaurant Discounts →Veteran Savings Guide
Veteran Discounts
Military service may qualify you for discounts at restaurants, stores, wireless providers, travel companies and many other businesses.
What Discounts Are Available to Veterans?
Veterans may qualify for discounts on restaurants, retail purchases, home improvement products, wireless service, travel, hotels, entertainment and other everyday expenses.
Some businesses maintain an official nationwide military discount program. Others allow individual stores or franchises to decide whether a Veteran discount is offered.
That is why one of the most important rules of Senior Vet Discounts is simple:
Where Veterans May Find Discounts
Military savings are available across many different types of businesses.
Retail & Shopping
Major retailers may offer ongoing Military or Veteran discount programs on eligible purchases.
Registration or online verification may be required before using the discount.
Explore Store Discounts →Wireless & Phone
Wireless providers may offer special pricing or account discounts for eligible military members and Veterans.
These savings can potentially be worth more over a year than many individual restaurant discounts.
Explore Phone & Service Discounts →Travel
Veterans may find military rates or special offers for hotels, transportation, attractions and travel-related services.
Explore Travel Discounts →Home Improvement
Home improvement is one category where an ongoing military discount can create substantial savings on eligible purchases.
View Home & Retail Discounts →Entertainment
Attractions, museums, entertainment venues and other businesses sometimes offer military admission pricing.
Availability varies widely, so check directly with the venue.
Examples of National Veteran Discount Programs
These examples illustrate why it can pay to verify your Veteran status before shopping.
Lowe's Military Discount
Lowe's currently offers qualifying U.S. service members, Veterans and eligible spouses an everyday 10% Military Discount on eligible purchases.
Eligible customers must enroll in Lowe's Military Discount Program. Lowe's uses ID.me to verify military status.
Product exclusions and other program restrictions apply.
AT&T Military & Veteran Savings
AT&T offers military members, Veterans and qualifying family members savings on eligible wireless plans.
Current offers and qualifying plans can change, and proof of military eligibility is required.
Because wireless savings recur month after month, checking your existing phone provider for a Veteran discount can be particularly worthwhile.
Why aren't we listing hundreds of guaranteed
discounts?
Discount programs change. Some national brands
have official programs while other discounts
depend on the individual franchise, location
or manager. Senior Vet Discounts would rather
tell you to verify an offer than promise a
discount that may no longer be available.
Be Ready to Verify Your Veteran Status
Businesses decide what proof of eligibility they accept.
Depending on the company, you may be asked for an accepted military or Veteran identification document, a Veteran designation on a driver's license, or electronic verification.
Some national companies use third-party services such as ID.me to verify military status online.
LEARN ABOUT VETERAN VERIFICATION- Check whether registration is required before shopping
- Carry an accepted form of Veteran identification
- Complete online verification when required
- Review exclusions before a large purchase
- Ask about the discount before paying
National Discount vs. Local Discount
This distinction is especially important when dining out.
Official National Program
The company publishes an established Military or Veteran discount program.
Eligibility, exclusions and verification requirements still apply.
Participating Locations
A discount is available at some locations, but the company does not guarantee that every location participates.
Community Reported
Veterans have reported receiving a discount, but there may be no official nationwide policy.
Always check at the individual location.
Veteran Discounts While You're Shopping
The Senior Vet Discounts app is being developed to help Veterans find nearby businesses while dining, shopping or traveling.
The goal is simple: find nearby businesses, identify potential discount information, and have a convenient screen available before you pay.
APP COMING SOONVeteran Discount Questions
Do Veterans get discounts at restaurants?
Many restaurants offer Military or Veteran discounts, but participation frequently varies by franchise or individual location. Ask before paying and be prepared to show appropriate identification.
What ID do I need for a Veteran discount?
There is no single identification requirement used by every business. A merchant may accept certain military or Veteran IDs, a Veteran-designated driver's license, other qualifying documentation or online verification.
Does every location of a chain give the same Veteran discount?
No. Some companies have official nationwide programs, while other chains allow franchises or individual locations to determine whether they participate.
Does Lowe's offer Veterans a discount?
Lowe's currently offers an everyday 10% Military Discount on eligible purchases to qualifying enrolled service members, Veterans and eligible spouses. Enrollment and military verification are required, and exclusions apply.
Can a Veteran discount change?
Yes. Businesses can change discount amounts, qualifying purchases, eligibility requirements and participating locations. Always verify the current offer before purchasing.
Page reviewed: August 29, 2026.
Important:
Senior Vet Discounts is an independent
informational resource and is not affiliated
with the U.S. Department of Defense, Department
of Veterans Affairs, ID.me, Lowe's, AT&T or
other businesses discussed on this website.
Discount programs, amounts, exclusions,
eligibility and participation can change
without notice. Always verify the current
offer directly with the merchant.