The 158 Best Military Discounts in 2021

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If you're an active-duty U.S. service member who's searching for military discounts, we have good news! Many retailers offer a military discount that extends not only to people on active duty, but also to veterans, reservists, and retirees. Sometimes spouses and dependents are eligible, too!

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To redeem certain discounts, you'll just need to show your military ID. However, be sure to check before you shop, as some places that offer a military discount require that you prove your military affiliation through a third-party program. Most often you'll see stores using ID.me or SheerID in these cases.

Be aware that discounts can be contingent on membership in Veterans Advantage, USAA, Veterans of Foreign Wars, or other organizations. And these memberships can come with fees. If you'll be using the discounts often enough, though, the memberships might be worth the cost.

Check out our comprehensive lists of the top military discounts, as well as specific eligibility criteria. We also look at which categories feature the most discounts, and where you can find the highest numbers of active-duty military personnel.

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Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories
Dining and Entertainment
Electronics
Automotive
Health and Personal Care
Travel
Miscellaneous
Which Categories Have the Most Military Discounts?
Where Do Military Personnel Live?

The Best Military Discounts in 2021

Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories Discounts

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Which Categories Have the Most Military Discounts?

Wondering what types of products and services offer the most military discounts? We have some answers! Out of all the discounts we found, 29% were for clothing, shoes, and accessories, easily making that the No. 1 category. Travel came in at No. 2, at 21%. Read about the other categories in the following infographic.

Where Do Military Personnel Live?

You may have better luck finding military discounts in places with a lot of military personnel. So we looked at which 10 U.S. states have the highest numbers of active-duty military personnel, according to March 2021 figures from the Defense Manpower Data Center. California leads the way with 166,507 personnel, followed by Virginia at 130,779. Check out the rest of the states in our map infographic.

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