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We've verified 17 current perks for veterans across 13 providers. Most require a one-time verification or activation — none apply automatically, and every one below links to its source.
Veteran benefits split into two tiers people constantly conflate: the entitlements you earned, and the courtesy discounts brands extend. Tier one is where the life-changing numbers live — the VA home loan guaranty (often no down payment, no PMI), the GI Bill, VALife guaranteed-acceptance insurance for service-connected veterans, and free lifetime entry to national parks for veterans and Gold Star families. Tier two is the daily-life layer, and it's deeper than most veterans bother to collect: 10% at Home Depot and Lowe's, Amtrak's veteran fare, discounted phone plans at every major carrier, Apple's and Samsung's military storefronts, Under Armour and lululemon verification discounts, and Michaels. Verification is usually one pass through ID.me or SheerID per brand. Below, both tiers in one list, each verified against first-party pages weekly. If you only act once: check the VA entitlements first — the brand discounts are nice, but tier one is where service actually converts to wealth.
Amtrak
Amtrak veterans discount
Verified July 6, 2026
- Worth
- 10% off most Amtrak fares for veterans
- Who gets it
- Veterans with valid ID (advance purchase may be required)
How to claim it
- Book with the veterans discount option on amtrak.com.
- Carry your veteran ID when traveling.
Apple
Apple veterans and military purchase program
Verified August 25, 2026
- Worth
- 10% discount for verified military and veterans
- Who gets it
- Active military, veterans, and household family with ID.me verification
How to claim it
- Shop the Apple Veterans and Military store online.
- Verify with ID.me at checkout.
AT&T
AT&T hero discounts for military and retired responders
Verified August 25, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; dedicated discounts for military and responder communities
- Who gets it
- Military, veterans, and retired first responders with verification
How to claim it
- Open AT&T’s appreciation discounts page.
- Verify your status online and apply the offer to eligible plans.
The Home Depot
Home Depot military discount
Verified August 26, 2026
- Worth
- 10% off eligible purchases (annual cap applies)
- Who gets it
- Active-duty, veterans, and military spouses with verified account
How to claim it
- Create a Home Depot account and verify military status.
- Use your virtual ID or phone number at checkout.
Lowe's
Lowe's military discount
Verified August 26, 2026
- Worth
- 10% off eligible personal purchases every day
- Who gets it
- Current and honorably discharged members of the US Armed Forces, enrolled online
How to claim it
- Enroll in the military discount program with your Lowe’s account.
- The discount applies at checkout once verified.
lululemon
lululemon discount for military, first responders, nurses, and doctors
Verified June 10, 2026
- Worth
- 15% off for verified groups
- Who gets it
- North American military, first responders, nurses, and doctors with verification
How to claim it
- Verify through lululemon’s military & first responder program page.
- The discount applies in store and online while verified.
Michaels
Michaels military discount
Verified July 26, 2026
- Worth
- 15% off your entire purchase for verified military
- Who gets it
- Verified active-duty, veterans, and military family (Michaels Rewards account)
How to claim it
- Create a Michaels Rewards account and complete military verification.
- The discount applies at checkout in store and online.
National Park Service
Free lifetime national park access for veterans and Gold Star families
Verified August 26, 2026
- Worth
- Free lifetime entrance to national parks and federal recreation lands
- Who gets it
- US veterans and Gold Star family members
How to claim it
- Show a veteran ID, VHIC, or DD-214 at any park entrance.
- Or order the free pass online (shipping fee may apply).
Samsung
Samsung military offers program
Verified August 23, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; exclusive military pricing
- Who gets it
- Military members and veterans with verification
How to claim it
- Join Samsung’s military offers program online.
- Shop with your verified account.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile military and veteran plan discounts
Verified August 23, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; discounted plan pricing
- Who gets it
- Active-duty military, veterans, and Gold Star families with verification
How to claim it
- Sign up on the T-Mobile military plans page.
- Verify status within 45 days to keep the discount.
Under Armour
Under Armour military and first responder discount
Verified June 21, 2026
- Worth
- Discount for verified military, first responders, and healthcare workers
- Who gets it
- Verification through ID.me
How to claim it
- Verify with ID.me at checkout on ua.com.
- The discount applies to eligible items.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
finance
VA disability compensation for service-connected conditions
Verified July 26, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; tax-free monthly payments for service-connected conditions
- Who gets it
- Veterans with a disability linked to active service, discharged under other than dishonorable conditions
How to claim it
- Check eligibility and file a claim at va.gov/disability.
- Submit your service and medical evidence; VA assigns a rating that sets the monthly amount.
GI Bill education benefits
Verified July 15, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; tuition, housing, and book stipends for eligible service
- Who gets it
- Service members and veterans meeting service requirements
How to claim it
- Check eligibility and apply at va.gov/education.
- Use benefits at an approved school or training program.
insurance
VA health care for eligible Veterans
Verified July 26, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; health coverage for eligible Veterans (some pay copays)
- Who gets it
- Veterans who served in active military and separated under other than dishonorable conditions; enrollment priority varies
How to claim it
- Apply for VA health care online at va.gov/health-care, by phone, by mail, or in person.
- Once enrolled, choose a VA facility and schedule care.
finance
VA-backed home loans with no down payment for most borrowers
Verified July 15, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; often no down payment and no PMI
- Who gets it
- Eligible veterans, service members, and some surviving spouses
How to claim it
- Apply for a Certificate of Eligibility at va.gov.
- Use it with a VA-approved lender.
insurance
VALife guaranteed-acceptance life insurance for veterans
Verified July 15, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; guaranteed acceptance whole life coverage
- Who gets it
- Veterans 80 and under with any level of service-connected disability
How to claim it
- Apply online at va.gov/life-insurance.
- Coverage starts two years after enrollment with premiums paid.
Verizon
Verizon military and veteran discount
Verified August 23, 2026
- Worth
- Varies; monthly plan discount
- Who gets it
- Active military, veterans, and eligible family with verification
How to claim it
- Go to verizon.com/discounts/military.
- Verify your status through the online check.
- The discount applies to your plan after verification.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What proves veteran status for discounts?
Most brands use ID.me or SheerID verification online; parks accept a veteran ID, VHIC, or DD-214 at the gate. Each perk lists what its provider accepts.
Do Home Depot and Lowe’s differ on the military discount?
Both offer 10% for verified members per their published pages, with different terms — caps, eligible items, and enrollment differ, so read both perks’ details.
I never used my VA loan benefit — is it too late?
No. The home loan guaranty doesn’t expire and can be reused; eligibility is documented at va.gov.
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