Home Depot has a very similar military discount policy to Lowes. They give the EVERYDAY 10% military discount to anyone that is on Active Duty but have tighter restrictions on Veterans. It appears like you need a “Specific DOD-issued ID” to verify you are eligible for the Home Depot military discount.
They do have several days like memorial day or the 4th of July where you can get the 10% discount without the DOD-issued ID card.
I like to order my items online at HomeDepot.com and then pick them up in-store. When you order a product online for local pickup and they would be able to apply the Military discount at the store when you pick it up.
A new change to their policy is that the 10% military discount is limited to $500 worth of products. This means that the maximum you can save per trip is $50.
How to Get the Home Depot 10% Military Discount ONLINE
Most people know that you can get a 10% military discount at Home Depot. That’s pretty awesome. But did you know that you can get your 10% military discount ONLINE?
Here’s how you do it:
- Go to HomeDepot.com or Lowes.com, Add all the items you wish to purchase to your cart. Make sure to click on the “Pick up in Store: Free” button. Then go to checkout.
- When you are done checking out, you will receive an email confirmation telling you your items are ready to be picked up in-store.
- When you get to the store, tell a customer service rep that you are a member of the military and ask if they can help you get a 10% discount on your online pickup.
- In order to get the 10% discount, it must be something that they carry in-store. If they don’t carry it in-store they won’t give the discount to you. If they don’t know what’s going on just return the item and buy it right then with your military ID for the 10% off.
That’s it! You can place your order using whatever payment you would like (credit card, gift card, debit card, etc.) and your 10% discount will be applied when you pick up your order.
How I ALWAYS get 20% off at HOME DEPOT
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Many of you already know and use the 10% military discount at Home Depot. It’s great and can be used any day of the year (just show your ID). Thanks, Home Depot for supporting the military!
However, I always get 20% off at Home Depot. Here’s how:
1.) I buy discounted gift cards online that offer 7%-9% discounted home depot gift cards. These sites basically buy and sell used or new gift cards at a discount (not just Home Depot cards) A couple of my favorites are:
- Cardpool.com and
- Raise.com
There are others but those are the ones I’ve tried and found VERY fast and reliable. They have guarantees, so there isn’t a worry that you get a bad gift card or anything like that.
NOTE: Be sure to buy the gift cards that can be used in-store and not the “e-cards” or ones that can only be used online. Although there is a way to apply the additional 10% military discount on online orders, it’s a hassle. With the in-store gift cards, you can apply the additional 10% military discount when you check out.
2.) I use my discounted gift cards just like I would use cash to make all my purchases at Home Depot and I’m able to use the additional 10% military discount on all my purchases.
3.) When I buy my discounted gift cards online, I use a credit card that gives me 2% cashback. Most of you have a credit card that will give you at least 1% cashback.
NOTE: Credit cards must be used responsibly or they’ll bit you in the rear. I ALWAYS pay off my bills in full every month to avoid paying any interest.
So here’s the Final Discount: 10% military discount + 8% discounted gift cards + 2% credit card rewards = 20%.
Not bad for a store like Home Depot that’s hard for regular folks to get any discount. The savings really add up, especially if you own your own home or use home depot frequently. Here are some of my savings:
- Bought a new washer and dryer and refrigerator that cost about $1,000 = $200 saved.
- Painted several rooms in our house for about $200 = $40 saved
- Yard and pool supplies for about $300 = $60 saved.
Because YOU are Military you can do this same thing!
Anyways, I just thought I would share because ONLY military members are able to get these awesome savings. Comment with any questions or with your experience!
Did you know? Lowe’s also offers a military discount.
Visit the Home Depot website to use your military discount.
Military Veteran says
Is this only an active duty (or active reserves/national guard) discount, or can veterans with a veteran's id take advantage of the discount as well?
I know Lowe's accepts my VA ID card (the one I use for healthcare) — although perhaps they are not supposed to.
I was just wondering what others have experienced with Home Depot.
BTW: I just chatted with a cust service rep online, and they said that I can place the order as normal online, and then take my order information to a local store…they would verify my id and then adjust my order.
Military Veteran says
My husband is retired from the National Guard. We both have Military IDs, and we get the discount by showing our IDs at checkout in the store. We haven't tried it yet on line but probably will in the near future.
Military Veteran says
Home Depot has further changed its 10% discount, since it does not apply to everything like it use to.
Military Veteran says
This is written wrong for Lowes: 3.) VA Recipients (aka those who receive VA benefits) and have valid Veteran ID card (VIC)
4.) Immediate family of options 1-3 above. This includes the spouse and children under the age of 18. this is wrong since there is no such VIC ID card for spouses or family members.Home Depot has it written correctly as to who gets the discounts.
Bobby Rampton says
Thanks for catching that!
Bobby Rampton says
Dang, I had no idea they changed things again! What does it not apply to anymore?
MIKE says
I served in Vietnam and gave 4 years to my country, but I cannot make demands on anyone to offer a discount, but on the other hand, I truly appreciate those merchants that give all our military personnel the respect that has been long overdue by offering us a discount. How can I not shop at Lowes? In this economy, we appreciate the help. Thank you, Lowes, it really means a lot.
Jerry Highfill Retired Air Force says
Home Depot does not give 10 % military discount on the 4th of July in Topsham Maine.I need a new roof and went to the register with shingles,pressure treated wood. nails and screws. About 500 dollars worth.Cashier said these products were not eligible for military discount.I did not purchase. Asked what was eligible for military discount.Said only the computer knows and the only way to find out was to ring it up.I guess they only give the 10% military discount on items you don't need.This is definitely HALL OF SHAME worthy . Either honor your 10% military discount or discontinue your false advertising.
Military Veteran says
10% off year round, to active duty, active reserve, retired military, and immediate family. In store only with a valid military ID.
Eligibility:
Active: YES Reserve: YES
Retiree: YES Veterans: ASK
Dependents: YES Nationwide: YES
Locations:
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Everyday military discount of 10% off*; All veterans get 10% off on Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
Description:
*Here is the official policy on the Home Depot Military Discount:
All military personnel and veterans are eligible for a 10% discount at all The Home Depot store locations during national holidays such as Memorial Day, July 4th and Veterans Day.
Additionally, the 10% discount is available to active and reserve military personnel, retired or disabled veterans and their spouses or dependent children, every day, upon request.
To receive the everyday discount, we ask customers to present one of the following IDs to verify eligibility:
Common Access Card (CAC is a standard identification card issued to active duty and reserve personnel)
United States Uniformed Services Privilege and Identification Card:
Tan – Dependent of active duty member or retiree
Red – Retired reservist and reservist dependent
Blue – Retiree
A VA Medical Center “Veteran Identification Card” (it MUST state “Service Connected”)
The maximum for both 10% discounts is $500 on a single-receipt purchase at The Home Depot U.S. stores only and cannot be applied to installation products or services, Gift Cards, special buy appliances or in addition to any other offers. The discount is not available for online purchases.
If you are veteran and do not have a service connected disability, you are only eligible on Memorial Day, July 4th and Veteran's Day.
Military Veteran says
This 10%goes out to any military person that holds an a military ID or a VA card as long as you can show them that your good to go.
Military Veteran says
The items the discount applies to is determined at the corporate office and entered into the computer system. Neither the checkout clerk nor the store manager knows in advance what will be eligible for the discount and what will not.
Military Veteran says
I'm afraid that is not the official policy on the HD military discount because it's not been published by them. They apparently don't want to share it with everyone or else we might be able to make an informed shopping decision. The 10% Military Discount from Home Depot is a myth. What they offer is a selective discount that doesn’t apply to “commodity items.” You won’t know if your purchase is covered or not until you get to the checkout. I’ve been in contact with them asking them to be honest with the public about the limitations on their “discount” but they’re dragging their feet. So here are your choices. You can go to Home Depot where you MIGHT get a 10% discount on your purchase or you can go to Lowes where you know you will receive a 10% discount. To me the choice is simple. I’m fortunate to live close enough to both stores to be able to have a choice. Some people aren’t that fortunate.
I know that I’m not entitled to a discount from anyone. My problem is when Home Depot leads people to believe that they’re going to get a 10% discount just to get them into the store and then they change the rules on you. It’s a deceptive practice.
Btw…this applies to people who are still serving. I’m not familiar enough with veteran/retiree discounts to be able to make a comment.
Military Veteran says
The 10% discount is not given at Home Depot on items with a margin less than 10%. This is usually commodity-based (i.e. drywall, concrete, etc). As someone who used to sell commodity goods to Home Depot, I know this is the reason. For instance, Home Depot makes about 10-11 cents per sheet of drywall that sells for $9-$10/board. They make their money off of the accessories, tools, and add-on sales to commodity-based products.
For anyone feeling slighted over this discount denial, don't. The alternative would be that they raise their prices to support products being discount-driven, instead of lower-priced for all. And as someone who proudly served in the Navy, my service was not done to obtain monetary discounts for the rest of my life. If it's offered, fine. If not, that's okay as well. I'd rather have people respect what I did for my country than feel compelled to discount products that they sell.
Handyman says
I did not purchase. Asked what was eligible for military discount.Said only the computer knows and the only way to find out was to ring it up.I guess they only give the 10% military discount on items you don't need.This is definitely HALL OF SHAME worthy . Either honor your 10% military discount or discontinue your false advertising.Thanks for sharing all that great information…
Military Veteran says
It isn't difficult to read the policy, however, which is pretty clear in what is allowed and what isn't.
Military Veteran says
Military Veteran – Well said. As a member of the military I am always appreciative of the support and thanks I receive from the public. However, I did not join the military for thank you, discounts, and freebees. I will accept the benefits of these displays of thanks, but I do not expect them. A good many of our military have not spent a day of service outside an office in the States, yet there are men and women in uniform putting their lives on the line everyday: Law Enforcement, EMTs, Firefighters, and they are not bitching and complaining about $1 off of a $10.00 purchase or even $50 off a $500.00 purchase. To my fellow veterans- be thankful you have a job, benefits and the public thanks – an less so an expectation of entitlement.
Military Veteran says
Return the item to your local store unopened and intact. Then repurchase instore. Been there, done that.
rq says
As a retired service member, I enjoy a 10% discount 100% of the time whether I shop at Home Depot or Lowe's. It has never been 'restricted' to any single type of item, I've never been declined. It does appear to have a $50 maximum in a 30 day period however, as I recently did a bathroom renovation costing about $1000 and had to split my purchase between Lowe's and Home Depot when I ran into the upper limit at Home Depot.
Theresa J says
My husband is retired and so we both have ID's as well as our two children. We bought a house that we are remodeling and have been to home depot nearly every day for 4 weeks now. We have received the discount on every item purchased and have definitely received more than $50.00 in discounts. Not sure how they would even track that, as they don't scan or record the ID. They usually just glance at it before I even finish getting it out and then scan a barcode that is hanging by each register that initiates the adjustment. I even received the additional 10 percent on a shade that an employee already discounted 20 percent(I thought it was part of sale, he added discount anyway) when I ordered it. A supervisor did have to do an override at the checkout.
Military Veteran says
Here in south TX Lowe's gives 10% on everything in the store, HD, not so much. One store tells me "no wood" and another tells me "some wood". Went to get a $1500 Cub Cadet a week ago, no discount. Had a friend (ret) went to get things to build a loop for a trailer and not one thing was at a discount so he went to Lowes, guess what, yup everything discounted. I'll just go to Lowes and get the John Deere.
Military Veteran says
@ rq,
The only maximum with the 10% Military Discount is $500 on a single receipt purchase. There is no 30 day period as the cashier only has to make visual confirmation of your qualifying Military ID and there is no system in place to track this for each individual customer. There is an override system that tracks how often cashiers apply the 10% Military Discount, but that is just to ensure that a cashier is not abusing the discount (i.e. giving it to their not military friends and family). This discount works 100% of the time on products purchased at retail and doesn't apply to services. As far as marked down product goes, depending on direction from the store manager, you may get an additional 10% off the discounted price of marked down product (according to policy, product marked down at the store level doesn't qualify for any additional discounts), it just depends, but most of the time the additional discount isn't worth the employee making a fuss over so it doesn't hurt to ask politely! Just remember to treat employee's with respect and show kindness (I know there are some…. less than perfect employees out there, but you can make their day just as much as they can make yours! So be respectful and show kindness because a person the likes you is way more likely to do everything they can to help you out than a person that doesn't like you)
Ken says
I think the discount is to the individual store's discretion. I have 2 stores in my local area and they have different policies, one discounts 10% on all purchases so I try to go there. The other only discounts up to $50 spent so a max of $5 off per purchase.
Barry says
If you have a DD-214 you can also get the discount.
Alan says
I've bought appliances for a home at Lowe's and ended up receiving around $260 in discounts and all appliances were bought at one time. The same goes for Home Depot; I'm renovating my bathroom and I've gotten my discount on whatever I buy; I've saved hundreds.
Military Veteran says
I just bought a single item from Home Deport just over 700 dollars. Showed my retiree ID and wham!! got my 10% discount with no issues. This has happened every time I go HD no matter what I buy and even if the item is already discounted. I believe that you guys are not talking to the right person. If you need to get the store manager to explain it to the sales person so be it.
KnightRider12 says
Home Depot is not NEAR as generous as LOWES on giving your Military discount. Today 24 Feb 16) I went to my local HD store to order a chest freezer that is an "on-line only" item. Inquired about the 10% mil. discount for the order. Was flat denied for any on-line order. I as about ordering, picking up at the store, turning it back in, and then repurchase immediately applying the discount. Not only NO but FNO! I found it strange because I had received the Mil. discount for on-line orders previously from this very store?? SO, a quick look on my smartphone showed that LOWES has the very same freezer, model number et Al. but $20 more in price. Walked over to LOWES, ask them if they price match. "OF COURSE" was the answer. "Can I apply my Mil Discount too"? "OF COURSE" was the answer. Thus, ordered the Freezer for an even LOWER price match from some other appliance store I found on-line. Then they applied a 10% discount and I ordered and paid for the freezer. Saving over approx. $50.00 compared to yay-who/Looser HD. Bottom line: LOWES is great for Mil Discount on on-line orders…Home Depot blows.
Military Veteran says
I have never been turned down at Lowes or Home Depot for any dollar amount purchase, in several states, and at dozens of stores by simply showing my ID and say "May I please ask you for the military discount" and then promptly thanking them for making it available for veterans. Politeness goes a long way…
Military Veteran says
There is an id card for retired military spouses.
its DD FORM 1173
Military Veteran says
I've never had a problem getting a military discount on a store purchase at Home Depot, but it's trickier to get it on an online order than the article indicates. The official policy is that HD will give a discount on an in-store pickup *if* it is a normally-stocked, in-store item. In other words, if the item is listed as "online only" on the web site, the official policy is that the discount isn't available. It can't hurt to ask, though–you may still find a sympathetic CS rep. As for getting a discount on an online purchase that was delivered to your home, doing the old "return-repurchase" dance should get you the discount (again, so long as it's not an "online only" item).
FYI,I confirmed that this is HD's policy in my local store as of today. Who knows what the policy will be tomorrow?
Keepuncher says
You can get a 10% discount in the store not a problem on regularly priced items, but not items already discounted or on sale.
As for online orders, I was told by a Home Depot representative it is at the discretion of the store.
Military Veteran says
Thank you very much for clearing that up. I was in Virginia Beach when I first used the 10% discount to upgrade a rental property. They automatically discounted everything! Then I went home and tried to use the discount in Wyoming and Montana, they looked at me like I had 3 heads and somethings were discounted and others weren't. It made no sense. I'm thankful what I got, I just like knowing the rules.
Military Veteran says
I called Home Depot on July 14 2016. Home Depot does NOT provide the 10% military discount when you purchase Special Order or on-line. Lowe's however DOES provide this discount. Keep this in mind when purchasing on-line.
Robby USN AT1 says
I've had them check my VA card at both places to make sure that it says that my disability is service-connected (right under my picture). Most of the time they don't check that.
All veterans with ID get 10% discount on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Veterans with service-connected disabilities get 10% discount every day.
Military Veteran says
I tend to go to Lowes, as they offer the discount on items that are on sale. My local HD does not. My wife and I went to go buy a new washer and dryer. HD had it on sale, so we went there. I asked if I could get the Mil Discount and was told no, the item is already on sale. Told them I'd think about it. Went to Lowes, set was $20 cheaper. I asked if I could use the military discount and they said "of course". Guess who got my biz?
flex says
you get 10% off All Day Every Day, for Vets, with a VA, Home Depot, and Lowes
Alan says
I have been shopping at home depot for years now in michigan, it is 10% for everything i have purchased. We can now use our state license which now hat veteran status if you updated and brought in your dd214 papers.
Mike Cullen says
If ordering online, you definitely want to check your local store. Here in Newport, RI — home to 3,000+ Navy people + thousands of military retirees — the Home Depot store #4287 Middletown — the customer service people won't budge on granting the 10% discount for online orders and the store manager goes into hiding 🙂
Rob says
I was told by the Christiana, De Home Depot Service desk that I could not get a military discount on online purchases. Jan 2017.
Russell says
In-store items you will get a discount on most but not all stuff. Clearance, Black Friday, fuel like propane, wood pellets etc, special orders, commodities like drywall, and common lumber, anything online without a store SKU number. No store SKU I have no way to ring it up.
Look, margins are thin, can't operate at a loss.
Jerk #1. Roger. Roger runs his handyman business, demands his discount saying it's his own personal home. In uniform for work and driving his work truck. Wants his discount daily. Parks in handicap and says he has a window sticker but Colorado does not issue that, just placards and plates.
Jerk #2. The guy who came in yesterday and wanted his online-only order re rang, no bueno as not sold in store. I explained it to him and told me exactly what is in the article. All while being very condescending towards me. I asked him if he was reading this to me if the HD website and showed me this website. He wanted the manager and the manager told him EXACTLY the same thing. A real pretentious jerk he was.
I'm sick of so many vets that think everyone/businesses owe them a discount for everything!
Go away, 80+% of you vets never seen the frontlines let alone had to do anything courageous.
I'm a right arm amputee, on disability and work PT at HD and don’t get a discount so quit complaining.
Military Veteran says
I ran into the same issue with only some items discounted at HD. Actually "most " items not discounted. Never an issue at Lowes, 10% on anything.
Kelly Cartwright says
My local store will not do the 10% for online orders. They insist that they would have to do a return and send everything back. This was today at the Fleming Island Florida location per Manager Pamela Mercer.
Military Veteran says
So sad the complaints of not getting a discount lol
Corey says
Wow Russell D. I'm a retired Vet. I've been deployed many times, my last to Landstuhl Army Hospital. That would be the Level One Trauma Center taking ALL the casualties back from Iraq, Afghanistan, The Horn of Africa, and other O Dark Thirty places. Lots of amputees there, both arms, legs… I still take care of our WWII vets in a civilian hospital. Remember Korea and Vietnam???
Do you know how many didn't make it home to take advantage of that 10% discount? Exactly.
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your right arm. The prosthetics we use for our civilian patients are in large part based on technology gained from their losses and passed on to the civilian population.
I have responded to in-flight emergencies, pulled several civilians from vehicles one burning and one on its roof pinning a civilian inside around a blind corner on a highway. I didn't ask them if they were military. Guess where I learned how to pull someone from a burning tank? They don't teach that in civilian schools.
So the next time anyone asks you for the military discount, smile and say thank you for your service, and don't ask for their service record. It may be me. And I'm pretty sure if your disability income isn't taxed. So 10% from a company that honors its Vets is a small thank you and it isn't your place to judge.
And for any Military reading this. Smile and wave, smile and wave. Thank you for all you have done.
Valerie says
Home Depot gives veterans 10% discount on all products every day.
USN Vet says
As a veteran I agree that I don't expect freebies and discounts for everything just because I served….. however if a business is really thankful for the service and sacrifice of our past and present members of the military then show your thanks to all that served. It seems to me that these big businesses are getting pretty picky about what can be discounted, how much can be, and who can get the discount. Why is it HD and Lowes want to advertise veteran discounts but it’s not actually for all veterans? Only retired, reserve, disability and active. Are the rest of the Vets who served less than 20 yrs and got out any less worthy of the same thanks as those who served over 20. Lots of vets have served honorably and get out and struggle daily with PTSD and other medical issues that choose not to go to the VA to get an ID. My TX DL shows my veteran status. Lowes and HD both say thank you for your service but you don’t qualify for a discount. I honestly don’t need or care to get the discount I just think if a business is going to show their appreciation for veterans and active duty then please show it for all otherwise I can’t help but think that your veterans discount is geared more towards marketing rather than appreciation.
Ps says
Well, I'm a veteran that didn’t claim any disabilities and did 5 years active duty. It looks like all my business will be at Lowes
james says
SPENT 8 YRS 10 MONTHS AND 16 DAYS IN SERVICE. I HAVE A Vietnam Service Medal for being in the war zone, not the era one. Since I refused to stay for 30 days to have the Doc's look at my back I did not get the 5 to 10% disability, had to go I had a job. I am on Medicare, so I don't need to bug Va. It would be nice to get a discount since I know retired reserves that in the 60's never made it out of the country
Military Veteran says
Lowe's has added online service verification that permits military discount via online shopping. They use a 3rd party software that uses name, service and discharge date, if I recall correctly.
Ed F says
I tried to use my DD214 and my New York license with Veteran identified and they would not accept either at Massena NY
Military Veteran says
I am glad you still have your left arm. You can use it to pull your head out of your ass and realize the the discount is a thank you for all veterans, who make sacrifices people like you cannot grasp. Congrats on making the top of your own list of jerks.
Military Veteran says
That's not true here about military discount was told we can only give on here says $299.00 for a washing machine same exact price in store ! i asked can i use my military discount said no you cant ! i know where ill shop from here on and sure isn't going to be HOME DEPOT ever again nor girlfriend once i tell her and i'm sure every one i speak to and once i post on FB how false HD states about how they are pro VETS my ass !
Military Veteran says
You have to apply for the military discount to be added to your account online at Lowes.com (you also need a "My Lowes" sticker which is put on the back of your Lowes credit card. Once you have completed the application, you must take your DD214 into the store Service Desk for verification, then you and your spouse can get the discount on-line or at the store. My wife was in Florida and the only proof she needed was our home phone number. Home Depot says they can't do that.
Military Veteran says
The military discount at Home Depot is untrue. I recently took a retired 83-year-old Korean War Vet to the Home Depot in Wentzville, Missouri. His intention was to purchase a Hampton Bay Outdoor table and chairs.
The Service Desk at Home Depot informed them that there were none in the store and they would have to order his set. That was fine. However, his military discount does not apply to the purchase.
Home Depot customer service was contacted and there has been no response. The purchase date was 6/25/2017. Please make your viewers aware of this.
Gary2 says
Just to let everyone, know NOT every item that Home Depot sells in the store will get a 10% military discount. So you will have to ask first and they will tell you. Yes this is now true!!!!
Tebaby202 says
Lowes is the best you get it for online purchases and in-store home depot only allows in-store. With Harvey affecting us so much, it feels good that it's EVERYTHING in the store and no top off. Lowes has earned a faithful customer
Cavsarge says
I went to Home depot in Ft. Myers yesterday and bought over $100.00 worth of lumber and a Home Depot pencil. I presented my Disabled Veteran ID card and was given a 2 cent discount for the pencil only, they don't give a discount for lumber. I will be going to Lowes.
Military Veteran says
If you have a service connected disability or have retired from the military (Active, Guard OR Reserve), both Lowe's and HD offer the 10% discount. Only Menard's does not — an employee there said they used to do a military discount but police and fire folks complained… Why not add them, I don't know 🙂
I showed my ID for years at both stores, but recently, Lowe's set me up with a MyLowe's account that identifies me as retired/disabled military, so the discount is now automatically applied. I do not know if HD has a similar program. They seem to be about two years behind Lowe's when it comes to Vet programs… but I do appreciate their "thank you" benefit.