Verizon Military Discount 2026: Who Qualifies and How to Verify
Which of the five military groups Verizon actually covers, how you verify through ID.me, and how often you have to prove it again.
- What you get
- Up to $40 per month off unlimited…
- Verify with
- ID.me
- Who qualifies
- 3 of 5 groups
- Active duty, Veterans, Retirees
- Re-verify
- Not stated
Who qualifies at Verizon
| Group | At Verizon |
|---|---|
| Active duty | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Retirees | Yes |
| Spouses | Not named |
| Dependents | Not named |
Active duty personnel of all branches, military retirees and veterans, current or former National Guard and Reserve members, and Gold Star family members. The account owner or manager must be the eligible person. Military spouses and dependents are not named as an eligible group beyond Gold Star family members.
What you get at Verizon
Up to $40 per month off unlimited mobile plans with 3 or more lines, 15% off other plans and 25% off select accessories. Fios home internet plans carry a separate monthly discount.
How to verify Verizon’s military discount
- 1Verify once with ID.meVerify military status once through ID.me, online or in store, using documents such as a military ID, a DD214 or an SCRA status report. The discount appears at the final order step and on the bill within one to two billing cycles.
- 2Sign in at Verizon with that ID.me account
- 3If it stops working, re-verify
Limits and exclusions
Pre-pay service plans do not qualify. The discount is not shown in the cart, only at the final checkout step.
Other brands that take your ID.me verification
Your ID.me account already covers these, so claiming them costs no second upload and no second wait.
| Brand | Discount | Veterans | Spouses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | 10% off Apple products and most accessories | Yes | Yes |
| Lowe's | 10% off eligible items every day, no annual cap | Yes | Yes |
| Discount Tire | 5% off tires and wheels | Yes | Not named |
| Tractor Supply | 2% back daily, 5% off coupon 4x a year, 10% off Hero Days | Yes | Yes |
| Sam's Club | Discounted new Sam's Club membership for military | Yes | Yes |
| adidas | 30% off online, in store and at factory outlets | Yes | Yes |
Not affiliated with Verizon. Verizon's site blocks automated reading, so these rules come from published quotes of its terms, checked on Sep 9, 2026. If checkout shows something different, checkout wins. Last review of the section: Sep 9, 2026.
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