Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

It is HD policy to give military discounts to active duty vets, retired from the military vets, disabled vets. All other vets receive a discount on holidays, armed forces day etc. but not on a daily basis. If Lowe's is changing it's policy, I will go along with the credit card deal. Just because you have one does not mean you have to use it! Besides I pay off my cards at the end of the billing period so there is no interest paid usually. To avoid missing a payment, I have all cards set up with minimum auto pay. This way I never get charged the 25.00 or 39.00 fee for missing a payment -- which would only happen if I were away on vacation or had a medical issue. I think I paid something like $2.65 in interest last year. (p.s. I always show my veterans ID -- which is obtainable through a VA clinic, and 95% of the time they give me the 10% discount any time of the year. There is one older lady that will not and if I see her as the only check out person, I wait until another day or go to Lowe's -- depending on urgency of need and cost. I wouldn't sweat a 5.00 purchase for instance.) Make sure you get your Veterans ID from a VA clinic and then ask the clerk as you go to check out at the self check out "Can I use my veterans ID here at the self check out?". You will find virtually every one will look at the ID and scan in their authorization badge.

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

They just took my information and checked my DD214, put me in the system and now all I have to do is give my phone # to the checkout person.

Davethehiker Loc: South West Pennsylvania

That same lady or her sister must work at the HD I "used to" shop at. She made me change to Lowe's.

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

The reason Lowes is so veteran friendly is because the company was started by two veterans on their return from serving in WWII. They felt a kinship to fellow veterans.

brucebc Loc: Tooele, Utah

Last summer while remodeling our bathroom Home Depot asked me to sign up on line for a Military Discount Id number. Now at check out I touch the discount button and add my phone number. Clerk says thank you for your service and I don't have to show any Id. That is here in Utah, may be different else where.

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

Lowes to all vets at all times. HD only to active duty, retired military, disabled military and all vets on holidays, Veteran's Day, Armed Forces Day etc.

unclepaulphoto

I simply provided the proof of service to get the discount. It did include the Lowes CC which I have never had to use to get the discount. In the past month or so they are now asking if I want to put the purchase on their card. No; and there is no problem. BTW , I’m retired National Guard.

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

For non-military customers both Lowes and HD gave a 5% discount or 6 months credit with no interest on purchases when using their credit cards and then HD discontinued the 5% discount and offered only the 6 months credit without interest. I wasn't interested in the 6 months deal so I just purchased most things at Lowes and received the instant 5% discount but have noticed that in the last several years HD has come around and started offering some special deals, therefore started carrying their card again.

Beach Loc: Albany,NY

The email I received from Lowe's, stated they wanted me to verify my address on my ID and my MyLowes card were the same. (The MyLowes card is not a credit card, go on Lowe's website to see what the MyLowes card is! Your veteran status should be registered on the card) Because as of April 1st, when you go in they will be checking to ensure your address matches both places! My understanding, this is because people abuse the military discount by giving their MyLowes card to their friends to get the discount. Nothing in my email said I needed to sign up for a Lowe's credit card.

marine73 Loc: Modesto California

When Lowes announced that veterans could attach their status to the Mylowes card I applied online but still had to take my DD214 in to the local lowes for verification. Now when I go in I just show them Mylowes card and pay for my purchases with either a card, gift card or cash. I have never had to give them my phone number at the register. I do have their cc and I always show my MyLowes card. Supposedly My veterans status automatically attached to the CC since I was already registered.

HD is as some posters have said the daily discount is only for active duty and retired military. However if there is someone on the register that has a member in the military will usually go ahead and give you the discount. I have found that the application of the discount is applied differently in different areas of the country. By the way I have not received the letter from lowes asking me to verify my veterans status.

PGJR Loc: 33868

Lakeland, Fl. HD told me they do not give a vet discount.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

RainierView Loc: Eatonville, WA

Some time in November we shopped both Home Depot and Lowes for a washer dryer set. Both had the same ones on sale for the same price. HD would not give a veterans/military discount on top of the sale price. Lowes did. Guess who got the sale.

If Lowes stopped giving the active service and vet discount on appliances and anything on sale, they'll lose a lot of sales.

It's not like they lost money on those sales. Are they having financial difficulties? If not, sounds like they are getting greedy, disappointing a lot of loyal active/vet shoppers.

jmdouglas

I filled out the simple paperwork and provided a copy of my discharge a few years ago. Since then, I have received a 10% discount on every item I have purchased with a “My Lowe’s” card, which is nothing more than a scannable ID card. Along with the discount, I most often receive a grateful and sincere comment, such as “We appreciate your service”. I have not purchased any large appliances, so I cannot verify any limitations.

Billbobboy42 Loc: Center of Delmarva

I am a “reguler” veteran and have always received the discount at HD, on holidays or not. Apparently the rules vary by region or other variable.