I've seen lots of pages about student discount and people stating military don't get anything.... so I thought I'd put a list together of some of the best Military Discounts you can get. Most of the time you only need to show your ID card but some want the Defence Service Discount Card (Only £5 for 5 years)
I'll add to it as I find more.
5%-15% Discount
5% off at Virgin Holidays
10% off at The Perfume Shop
10% at Millets, Blacks, and Field & Trek
10% off at KFC
10% at New Look
10% at Dreams
10% off at Jack Wills
10% Lloyd's Pharmacy
10% off at Burton
10% off at Crown Carveries
10% off at Go Outdoors
10% off at Barburrito
10% off at Under Armour
10% off MyProtein
10% discount card at Mcgarthur Glen Outlets
10% online discount at Topman
10% off at Giraffe
10% discount at ASOS
10% House of Fraser
12% discount Hotpoint (Use code JANSALES for extra 15%)
15% off at Crew Clothing
15% off at Snow+Rock
15% off Flowers Direct
15% off at Hard Rock Cafe (Abroad as well)
20%-30% Discount
20% off at Nandos
20% off at Krispy Kreme
20% Bella Italia
20% off at Bench
20% off at Moto Services
20% off at LA Tasca
20% off at Virgin Experience Days
Upto 20% off at Lenovo
25% off at Chiquitos
25% Off Frankie and Bennys
25% Off Tues-Fri at Yo Sushi
30% off at Harry Ramsden
30% on food at Cafe Rouge
Upto 30% off O2 Refresh Contracts
30% off Vodafone
Other Discounts
£3.33 per month for Now TV Cinema for 3 months
£5 a year gym membership at Brio Leisure
£17.50 (roughly) for 1 year Rail Card.
50% off at selected Dominoes
Save upto 50% off at Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, London Dungeons, Madam Tussauds and many more!
60% off for current serving at National Express.
Top comments
RAFNinja
23 Dec 165#12
This is a fantastic idea, but there are many more to add to the list. The sheer number of places which offer discount are only limited by the effort of local military personnel asking the cheeky question.
Odiham for example has many restaurants/pubs offering significant discount ranging from 10-25%.
Derby Inn (25% off food), Waterwitch (25% off food and inhouse ale), Grapevine (various, just give them a call), Bell & Dragon (10% off food and drink).
Similarly, many businesses not listed on the Defence Discount Website or Reward For Forces give discount. Be aware, Reward For Forces charges businesses for advertising, whereas Defence Discount Service does not.
I've just negotiated a deal with Wickes (which we used to have). I will list the trade account number on here shortly.
In essence, many places will offer discount. You just have to have the courage to ask the question.
Everywhere gives student discount.
Perhaps it is time we re-addressed that balance by working together to increase the number of places/businesses offering a significant discount to the military. The USA has this right and it's about time our country supported us in the same way.
Mike.
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Wondershopper
2 May 17#45
guess there are dickheads everywhere, that means you, Jasonx, as you are you are likely too stupid to understand unless explicitly stated.
JasonX
1 May 17#44
Do ISIS get a discount?
monkeysayspitnow
5 Feb 17#43
Just ask at the dealerships. We have previously had huge savings at both VW and Vauxhall so always ask.
daveskezza
23 Dec 162#7
Vodafone give 30% off sim only contracts
monkeysayspitnow to daveskezza
5 Feb 17#42
I think it's 20% off contracts with a phone and that's for family members as well.
That doesn't mean we shouldn't keep negotiating with these sorts of companies.
Nikkiush86
25 Dec 16#39
I was in Bella Italia last week and they said they didn't do military discount! I think it varies from place to place.
Wondershopper
24 Dec 16#38
this is great, savings of around £300 on an iPad pro and the Imac I am looking to buy and great for cinema, card ordered and awaiting delivery : ). Heat Added
grumpiness
23 Dec 161#29
I think an NHS version of this would be good too
philhib1964 to grumpiness
24 Dec 16#37
Already available if you search around
becky14712
24 Dec 16#36
This is brilliant thank you , didn't know half of these
DealJourno
24 Dec 161#32
Some help for the heroes too please? Ambulance crews, doctors and nurses!
euro to DealJourno
24 Dec 161#35
There is a Blue Light Discount card with pretty much the same benefits.
Once again, a request for "Military" discount has transgressed into a "facebook-style" blog.
It is not hard to find discounts available for members of the NHS.
Again, another list on here doesn't help the masses because people don't even know HotDeals exists. What it needs is a change to the DDS or a new website.
RAFNinja
23 Dec 16#31
All, if you look at the link added earlier you can see all these deals which were added almost 3 years ago. Communication is the main cause for concern. Perhaps if the comms were good in the first place, we wouldn't need to be chasing information on discounts. In America each base has somewhere which gives advice on these sorts of deals. If we can chat to the Defence Discount Service (DDS) (because they offer a free service) and help them improve their site or create our own.
I'm up for helping to achieve the desired outcome. A list on here is only going to help a handful of military people. Remember that discounts in America (for example) also apply to us (if you ask).
Who is up for helping the DDS or creating our own website? I have the connections, but will need some help.
Outrunner
23 Dec 161#30
Victory Services Club http://www.vsc.co.uk is a great asset for serving and retired personnel, membership costs £22.50/year but you get cheap for central London, hotel rooms (just off Marble Arch). I've stayed twice this month for £88 per night in a double room, a 2 course evening meal for around £20.
DoHS
23 Dec 16#28
yes, service number and a copy of your MOD90
callum84
23 Dec 16#27
Wasn't having a dig at your deal btw mate. Great you put it together. :wink:
callum84
23 Dec 16#25
The discounts are pretty much the same as students.
I would have liked to see more of a discount for those that risk their life for our country.
Ive many friends who served in afghanistan but are now doing manual jobs and pay the same tax as anyone else.
Id like to see anyone who served in combat get tax breaks or even tax free for life.
It will never happen but if some of my £500 tax each month went towards this Id feel much happier paying it. Its sickening when you think about where it really goes.
Danjw91 to callum84
23 Dec 16#26
It's horrible when you see how other countries treat their military compared to this country and also when you're OOA and see how countries feed their troops and give them good Internet etc etc compares to ours.
Leecandy1
23 Dec 16#24
Thanks.
Danjw91
23 Dec 161#23
I know a few car dealerships do military discount but I think it's though the Defence discount page. Audi do some deals for military.
Leecandy1
23 Dec 161#22
Any GREAT new car deals for U.K. Serving personnel?
They do some superb deals. I recently watched England vs Malta (2 tickets) for £3.50 (admin fee). They also do ballots; however, I am yet to win one....not sure why because I enter almost all of them! Plenty of free premiership football games available.
RAFNinja
23 Dec 16#20
There has been a thread running for the last few years here:
Perhaps we need a comprehensive UK Forces Discount Service.
Anyone up for helping create one?
A collaborative approach with leadership and action will ensure we can provide a comprehensive "free" service.
RAFNinja
23 Dec 162#19
Although Reward For Forces charge businesses there are some amazing deals available, specifically on hotels.
Also, in London places such as the Tower and River Cruises offer a discount among many others. I think the Tower works out around £15 each. It should be free, but we can work on that together.
Would you believe that we have to pay to visit the Belfast.
In San Diego you can both park for and visit the USS Midway for "guess how much?"
Danjw91
23 Dec 161#18
Understandle but I think that there is still a lot of serviceman and servicewomen who are on this site. I personally think that a student deal going so hot but yet a military one can't is quite bad as I guess a lot of the student one who voted to get it that hot were not students. Each to their own, I posted this since a lot of people on that thread mentioned military.
Bradley_Ellison
23 Dec 161#13
Can Air Cadets get this too?
Danjw91 to Bradley_Ellison
23 Dec 16#15
Nope. Not unless you have a service number which I doubt.
philhib1964 to Bradley_Ellison
23 Dec 161#17
I beleive cadet forces can apply for the DDS card but check their website.
Who qualifies for the service?
The official Ministry of Defence discount service is available for all members of the Defence Community and you can join for free and start saving £100's a year. The Service is available for the follow:
- Serving Armed Forces - Reserve Forces - Spouses/Partners of serving personnel - Forces Veterans - MOD Civil Servants
- Bereaved Family Members - War/Service Widow(er)s - Cadet Forces (over 16) - NATO Personnel in the UK
philhib1964
23 Dec 16#16
I've noticed before that deals aimed at a specific audience gets voted cold by those not included. I think the hottest deals are those that are open to everyone. I have posted MOD discount deal before and it went mega cold. More students around than service or ex servicemen hence why their deals seem to get hotter.
RAFNinja
23 Dec 165#12
This is a fantastic idea, but there are many more to add to the list. The sheer number of places which offer discount are only limited by the effort of local military personnel asking the cheeky question.
Odiham for example has many restaurants/pubs offering significant discount ranging from 10-25%.
Derby Inn (25% off food), Waterwitch (25% off food and inhouse ale), Grapevine (various, just give them a call), Bell & Dragon (10% off food and drink).
Similarly, many businesses not listed on the Defence Discount Website or Reward For Forces give discount. Be aware, Reward For Forces charges businesses for advertising, whereas Defence Discount Service does not.
I've just negotiated a deal with Wickes (which we used to have). I will list the trade account number on here shortly.
In essence, many places will offer discount. You just have to have the courage to ask the question.
Everywhere gives student discount.
Perhaps it is time we re-addressed that balance by working together to increase the number of places/businesses offering a significant discount to the military. The USA has this right and it's about time our country supported us in the same way.
Mike.
Danjw91 to RAFNinja
23 Dec 161#14
Ye I gathered as much as I could but took me about half an hour to get this list. So much more available.
gringo1804
23 Dec 161#10
10% at Millets, Blacks, and Field & Trek.
Danjw91 to gringo1804
23 Dec 161#11
Thank you. I'm actually really surprised at how many cold votes this is getting but put the word 'student' instead of military and it gets 5k heat.
daveskezza
23 Dec 161#8
Some McDonalds give a free McFlurry when you buy a meal. But some only support students.
Danjw91 to daveskezza
23 Dec 161#9
It's not official though, they just put it through the student option which is why only selected ones do it.
euro
23 Dec 161#6
I know Nandos don't accept the discount card. They insist on a current id. I have an Emergency Services card and they don't accept that either. Only the current ID qualifies. Probably because they want to see a photo.
Stokey90
23 Dec 161#5
I am a member of DDS and you are required to send in a picture of yor MOD90 part of the sign up process. This can be scanned or emailed.
Outrunner
23 Dec 161#3
I believe they need a copy of your discharge papers if you are a Veteran.
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Opening post
I'll add to it as I find more.
5%-15% Discount
5% off at Virgin Holidays
10% off at The Perfume Shop
10% at Millets, Blacks, and Field & Trek
10% off at KFC
10% at New Look
10% at Dreams
10% off at Jack Wills
10% Lloyd's Pharmacy
10% off at Burton
10% off at Crown Carveries
10% off at Go Outdoors
10% off at Barburrito
10% off at Under Armour
10% off MyProtein
10% discount card at Mcgarthur Glen Outlets
10% online discount at Topman
10% off at Giraffe
10% discount at ASOS
10% House of Fraser
12% discount Hotpoint (Use code JANSALES for extra 15%)
15% off at Crew Clothing
15% off at Snow+Rock
15% off Flowers Direct
15% off at Hard Rock Cafe (Abroad as well)
20%-30% Discount
20% off at Nandos
20% off at Krispy Kreme
20% Bella Italia
20% off at Bench
20% off at Moto Services
20% off at LA Tasca
20% off at Virgin Experience Days
Upto 20% off at Lenovo
25% off at Chiquitos
25% Off Frankie and Bennys
25% Off Tues-Fri at Yo Sushi
30% off at Harry Ramsden
30% on food at Cafe Rouge
Upto 30% off O2 Refresh Contracts
30% off Vodafone
Other Discounts
£3.33 per month for Now TV Cinema for 3 months
£5 a year gym membership at Brio Leisure
£17.50 (roughly) for 1 year Rail Card.
50% off at selected Dominoes
Save upto 50% off at Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, London Dungeons, Madam Tussauds and many more!
60% off for current serving at National Express.
Top comments
Odiham for example has many restaurants/pubs offering significant discount ranging from 10-25%.
Derby Inn (25% off food), Waterwitch (25% off food and inhouse ale), Grapevine (various, just give them a call), Bell & Dragon (10% off food and drink).
Similarly, many businesses not listed on the Defence Discount Website or Reward For Forces give discount. Be aware, Reward For Forces charges businesses for advertising, whereas Defence Discount Service does not.
I've just negotiated a deal with Wickes (which we used to have). I will list the trade account number on here shortly.
In essence, many places will offer discount. You just have to have the courage to ask the question.
Everywhere gives student discount.
Perhaps it is time we re-addressed that balance by working together to increase the number of places/businesses offering a significant discount to the military. The USA has this right and it's about time our country supported us in the same way.
Mike.
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https://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/bella-italia
That doesn't mean we shouldn't keep negotiating with these sorts of companies.
It is not hard to find discounts available for members of the NHS.
Again, another list on here doesn't help the masses because people don't even know HotDeals exists. What it needs is a change to the DDS or a new website.
I'm up for helping to achieve the desired outcome. A list on here is only going to help a handful of military people. Remember that discounts in America (for example) also apply to us (if you ask).
Who is up for helping the DDS or creating our own website? I have the connections, but will need some help.
I would have liked to see more of a discount for those that risk their life for our country.
Ive many friends who served in afghanistan but are now doing manual jobs and pay the same tax as anyone else.
Id like to see anyone who served in combat get tax breaks or even tax free for life.
It will never happen but if some of my £500 tax each month went towards this Id feel much happier paying it. Its sickening when you think about where it really goes.
They do some superb deals. I recently watched England vs Malta (2 tickets) for £3.50 (admin fee). They also do ballots; however, I am yet to win one....not sure why because I enter almost all of them! Plenty of free premiership football games available.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/mega-thread-discount-for-troops-m-o-d-veterans-mod-families-1777784#comments
Perhaps we need a comprehensive UK Forces Discount Service.
Anyone up for helping create one?
A collaborative approach with leadership and action will ensure we can provide a comprehensive "free" service.
Also, in London places such as the Tower and River Cruises offer a discount among many others. I think the Tower works out around £15 each. It should be free, but we can work on that together.
Would you believe that we have to pay to visit the Belfast.
In San Diego you can both park for and visit the USS Midway for "guess how much?"
Who qualifies for the service?
The official Ministry of Defence discount service is available for all members of the Defence Community and you can join for free and start saving £100's a year. The Service is available for the follow:
- Serving Armed Forces - Reserve Forces - Spouses/Partners of serving personnel - Forces Veterans - MOD Civil Servants
- Bereaved Family Members - War/Service Widow(er)s - Cadet Forces (over 16) - NATO Personnel in the UK
Odiham for example has many restaurants/pubs offering significant discount ranging from 10-25%.
Derby Inn (25% off food), Waterwitch (25% off food and inhouse ale), Grapevine (various, just give them a call), Bell & Dragon (10% off food and drink).
Similarly, many businesses not listed on the Defence Discount Website or Reward For Forces give discount. Be aware, Reward For Forces charges businesses for advertising, whereas Defence Discount Service does not.
I've just negotiated a deal with Wickes (which we used to have). I will list the trade account number on here shortly.
In essence, many places will offer discount. You just have to have the courage to ask the question.
Everywhere gives student discount.
Perhaps it is time we re-addressed that balance by working together to increase the number of places/businesses offering a significant discount to the military. The USA has this right and it's about time our country supported us in the same way.
Mike.
https://www.defencediscountservice.co.uk/