You must be a member of specific military branches and communities to be eligible to verify for military discounts. This article outlines the eligibility criteria for ID.me Shop military discounts.
Eligible branches of the US military
The following military branches are eligible for military discounts:
- Air Force
- Army
- Coast Guard
- Marine Corps
- Military Police
- Navy
- NOAA Corps
- Space Force
- US Public Health Service
US military communities
To be eligible, you must be one of the following:
- Active duty
- Military family - Immediate family members
- Military spouse
- National Guard
- Reserve
- Retiree
- Surviving spouse
- Veteran
Tip: If you are unsure which military status to verify for, visit Which military community should I verify for?
Not eligible
The following communities are not eligible for US military discounts:
- Civilian employees
- Veterans with less than honorable discharges
- Service members serving in a non-U.S. military
- Service members not listed above (e.g. Coast Guard Auxiliary)
Eligible branches of the Canadian military
Regular and reserve members of the following Canadian military branches are eligible for military discounts:
- Canadian Army
- Royal Canadian Navy
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Canadian Coast Guard
- Canadian Forces Health Services Group
Eligible Canadian military communities
To be eligible, you must be one of the following in the Canadian military:
- Service member
- Veteran
- Retiree
- Dependent of a Canadian armed forces member