For all of you active-duty military men and women along with all of you veterans out there, this one’s for you. Yes, it’s true. Lowe’s does offer a 10% military discount (on most full-priced purchases) to all active-duty soldiers and veterans. I found this out the other day while talking to one of my friends and lowe and behold it’s true. Lowe’s wants to extend their gratitude to those who have served or are currently serving our country in the US armed forces. This discount also extends to your respective spouses.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE MILITARY DISCOUNT?
- AIR FORCE
- ARMY
- COAST GUARD
- NAVY
- UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
- AIR NATIONAL GUARD
- ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
- MARINE CORPS
- NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
To receive the everyday 10% Military Discount, you must:
Be currently serving in or be a veteran (as defined below) of the US armed forces, and enroll in the program online or at a customer service desk at any Lowe’s store.
A “Veteran” includes all individuals who are retired from the US armed forces or who have been discharged (e.g., honorable, under honorable conditions, general). Individuals dishonorably discharged or discharged for bad conduct are not eligible to receive a Military Discount.
To receive the Military Discount for in-store purchases, a valid photo ID is required at checkout to ensure the discount is being used by you or your spouse. For a spouse, the last name must match the registered service member’s last name to receive the Military Discount. To receive the Military Discount for online purchases, you must sign in to your MyLowe’s account.
Please see below for the documentation necessary for enrollment. When you enroll online, the Military Discount will be automatically linked to your MyLowe’s account.
Lowe’s uses a trusted third party to verify eligibility status for online enrollment and may require additional documentation or proof of eligibility.
STEP 1: Complete the information needed to create your new account.
STEP 2: Enter your primary home address on this screen. Make sure the primary address in your Lowe’s account profile matches the address on your driver’s license or state issued ID.
STEP 3: Enter your military credentials here.
For whatever reason after step 3, Lowe’s verification system was unable to verify my service record. I had to upload a copy of my DD214 to verify that I was in the service. After I uploaded my DD214 I received this email confirmation below.
STEP 3.5: You are done for now. Sit back and wait to be approved by their system via email.
It didn’t take long maybe 12 hours at the most before I received an email from Lowe’s congratulating me to the program. The next step here was pretty cool. You can make your purchase online once you sign in to your Lowe’s account. After you start adding products to your cart you will see your military discount being applied right away. I didn’t have to do anything. Sweet! It did everything automatically. You can see my discount being applied in the screenshot below.
What You Can Use Your Discount On
The 10% discount can be used every day on eligible purchases for personal use.
The Military Discount can be applied to most full-priced products in our store and online. There are some exclusions:
- It can’t be used with any other offer, coupon, promotion, discount or markdown, including but not limited to Lowe’s Price Match Guarantee, price programs such as Lowe’s volume or special discount programs (including but not limited to Contractor Packs™, Buy in Bulk, Bulk Savings, Special Value, New Lower Price and Was:Now), or Lowe’s credit discount offers such as but not limited to Lowe’s Consumer Credit Card 5% Off Every Day discount.
- It can’t be applied to any gift cards, previous purchases, business purchases or services (including but not limited to product installations [sold separately or as part of a packaged bundle comprising both product and services], assembly, shipping and Extended Protection Plans), or any taxes or fees.
- Offer is not redeemable for cash, is nontransferable and can’t be combined with manager discretion price adjustments. Additional exclusions may apply. See store for details.
Lowe’s reserves the right to cancel or modify this program at any time in any location at our sole discretion, including requiring periodic verification of eligibility. We reserve the right to revoke enrollment status based on alleged, suspected, or actual evidence of misuse in our sole discretion. Misuse includes but is not limited to using the Military Discount in any manner that is not consistent with the terms and conditions of the program or in a manner that is contrary to the intention of the program or misrepresentation of any or part of the program (e.g., allowing your discount to be used by anyone who is not your current spouse, etc.). Military Discount is offered at the sole discretion of Lowe’s and may be revoked and revised in its entirety or in part.
Once enrolled, to use the Military Discount you must show the following to the cashier at checkout:
- MyLowe’s card or phone number; and
- Valid photo ID to verify identity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Lowe’s Military Discount Program?
- Anyone currently serving in or who is a veteran of the US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Air Force, US Coast Guard, NOAA, USPHS, or National Guard.
- Military Discount also extends to the registered service member’s respective spouse.
- Dishonorably discharged veterans are not eligible.
How can I enroll?
- Online: Visit Lowes.com/military to enroll. Create or log in to your existing MyLowe’s account and follow the on-screen instructions. Lowe’s uses a trusted third-party vendor to verify military status. Once verified, your MyLowe’s account will be instantly updated with the Military Discount.
- In Store: Enroll in store at the customer service desk. You’ll need to follow the same steps as enrolling online at Lowes.com/military.
If I served in more than one military branch, which branch’s DD214 should I use to populate the fields on my submission form?
- If you served in two branches during active duty, please select the date from the DD214 associated with your most recent branch of service.
- In the event that your service included both active duty and reserve, please use the DD214 from the branch of your active duty service. This allows for a more accurate and faster validation, as reserve information can be more difficult to validate and may delay registration.
Where and how can I use my Military Discount?
- Your Military Discount can only be used on eligible purchases.
- To use online, log in to your MyLowe’s account on Lowes.com, and the Military Discount will be automatically applied to eligible items during checkout.
- To use in store, give the cashier your phone number or MyLowe’s card along with a valid photo ID, and the discount will be applied to your purchase. For spouses of registered service members, your last name must match the service member’s.
- Acceptable forms of photo ID:
- Valid driver’s license
- State- or federal-issued identification card
- Department of Defense identification card
- Passport or passport card
Do I need to verify my military status each time I make a purchase?
No, you must go through the verification process only one time, but you will be asked to provide a valid photo ID to use your Military Discount in store to ensure the Military Discount is being used by you or your spouse.
Acceptable forms of photo ID:
Valid driver’s license
State- or federal issued identification card
Department of Defense identification card
Passport or passport card
Do I have to have a MyLowe’s account to receive the Military Discount?
You must have a MyLowe’s account to receive the Military Discount for online purchases. Starting Sept. 1, 2020, you will need a MyLowe’s account to receive the Military Discount for in-store purchases.
- Acceptable forms of photo ID:
- Valid driver’s license
- State- or federal issued identification card
- Department of Defense identification card
- Passport or passport card
How do we verify proof of military service?
Lowe’s partners with a trusted third-party verification service that checks and verifies the information you provide against private and secure data sources.
Online verification isn’t working for me. What do I do?
- Ensure your information is entered correctly. Check your spelling and enter the information exactly as it appears on your documentation.
OR - Visit your local Lowe’s where an associate at the customer service desk will complete the verification in person.
OR - Contact customerservice@sheerID.com for assistance with document review.
Why do I have to show a valid photo ID at store checkout?
You will be asked to provide a valid photo ID in-store to use your Military Discount to ensure the discount is being used by you or your spouse.
Is there anything my Military Discount can’t be applied to?
- The Military Discount can only be applied to eligible purchases. It applies to most full-priced products.
- It can’t be used with any other offer, coupon, promotion, discount or markdown, including but not limited to Lowe’s Price Match Guarantee, price programs such as Lowe’s volume or special discount programs (including but not limited to Contractor Packs™, Buy in Bulk, Bulk Savings, Special Value, New Lower Price and Was:Now), or Lowe’s credit discount offers, such as but not limited to Lowe’s Consumer Credit Card 5% Off Every Day discount.
- It can’t be applied to any gift cards, previous purchases, services (including but not limited to product installations [sold separately or as part of a packaged bundle comprising both product and services], assembly, shipping and Extended Protection Plans), or any taxes or fees.
- Offer is not redeemable for cash, is nontransferable and can’t be combined with manager discretion price adjustments. Additional exclusions may apply. See store for details.
Why do I have to upload a US military document?
To ensure that only our customers who have served in or are currently serving in the US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Air Force, US Coast Guard, NOAA, USPHS or National Guard receive the Military Discount.
What happens to my documentation after the upload on Lowes.com?
We don’t store documents or images uploaded to our system. We use your information to confirm your eligibility.
We’re updating our military registration and verification process. To ensure that you can continue using your Military Discount without interruption, you must update or create your military profile via Lowes.com/military by Sept. 1, 2020. Beginning Sept. 1, Lowe’s will verify that the primary address associated with your MyLowe’s military profile matches the address found on your valid ID.