New Veteran/military discount policy @ Lowe’s
Feb 5, 2020 20:29:35 #
The email that I received only asked that I verify my profile by April 1. My understanding is that you must have a Lowe's account to purchase online but not at the store. Also you be registered with Lowe's as an active military member or honorably discharged veteran.
Feb 5, 2020 20:38:00 #
Tom467
Loc: North Central Florida
I am retired military (Army) and I registered my "myLowes" card and I show it at the check out and get my 10% discount. I do not have a Lowes credit card. At ACE hardware and Home Depot I show my retired military ID at check out and the 10% discount.
Feb 6, 2020 00:15:20 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
But the OP of this says that will no longer be the case until you apply and get approved for a Lowes CC.
Yes, that is what the OP said. The OP is mistaken. You do NOT have to apply or be approved for a Lowe's credit card. You only need to have a MyLowe's account and fulfill the service requirement. If you already have a MyLowe's account, all you need to do is confirm and correct your profile, if necessary.
Feb 6, 2020 07:18:16 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
I went to Lowes about 6 months ago expecting to just show my Vet ID and get the 10% like at HD. But NO! I had to go to the customer service counter and give them ID, show them my Vet ID, fill something out, wait for them to enter me in their computer, and then get reimbursed the 10% back to my card. Come on Lowes, you can do better than that.
Look, they want to verify that you really are a vet. Even the FedGov has verification policies. It took me several tries to get lined up with the proper ID to be able to prove my disability was Service Connected so I can now shop on base at the PXs'. Don't trash Lowes for wanting to verify you. They have LOTS of scammers who try to get that discount.
Feb 6, 2020 07:29:37 #
Stan Gould wrote:
A HD employee, a vet, said that HD does not advertise the military discount but gives it when asked.
That’s been my experience as well. Just ask at checkout and show ID.
Feb 6, 2020 07:32:41 #
Billbobboy42 wrote:
Woke up this morning to an email from Lowe’s annou... (show quote)
You’re getting beat up pretty badly on this...and those folks are right. You just have to register with Lowe’s, you DO NOT have to have a Lowe’s credit card.
Feb 6, 2020 07:33:49 #
Billbobboy42 wrote:
Woke up this morning to an email from Lowe’s annou... (show quote)
Not a big deal
. "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.
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."
Lowes is every day for veterans. Your choice.
Feb 6, 2020 07:43:50 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
I went to Lowes about 6 months ago expecting to just show my Vet ID and get the 10% like at HD. But NO! I had to go to the customer service counter and give them ID, show them my Vet ID, fill something out, wait for them to enter me in their computer, and then get reimbursed the 10% back to my card. Come on Lowes, you can do better than that.
WOW!!!! I hope you were not too traumatized by that terrible ordeal.
Remember, you chose to get the 10% discount. That is their process. You could have spared yourself this overwhelming experience by walking out.
Feb 6, 2020 08:05:41 #
I have been using the Lowe’s vet discount for couple of years now.
I buy enough in a years time, but don’t keep track of totals, but it does add up.
Once they get you coded into the computer, at check out, they ask for phone number,
And the discount is automatically taken
Don’t know how I feel about the new policy.
I only use one bank card, and it gets paid off every month.
I guess I will get the Lowe’s card to get the discount, but I will never have a carryover balance!
I buy enough in a years time, but don’t keep track of totals, but it does add up.
Once they get you coded into the computer, at check out, they ask for phone number,
And the discount is automatically taken
Don’t know how I feel about the new policy.
I only use one bank card, and it gets paid off every month.
I guess I will get the Lowe’s card to get the discount, but I will never have a carryover balance!
Feb 6, 2020 08:32:00 #
Here in Pasadena Tx, I’ve been getting a 10% discount from Lowe’s and HD for at least 2 years, maybe longer. When registering I had to show retired military ID and give my phone number, that is how I am looked up in their cash register when checking out. Sure offsets the 8% tax
BTW I do not have a Lowe’s credit card
BTW I do not have a Lowe’s credit card
Feb 6, 2020 09:07:45 #
What a commotion over discount. Home Depot has never said a word about discounts but I still shop there. Lowes sent out Notices for their Veterans discounts. No credit card required, Just a My Lowes account. I have saved Hundreds of dollars in discounts there. Lowes also has Veterans parking spots and employees that were Vets were special vests.
It is your choice where to shop. I don't beg for a discount. If it is offered, I may decide to use it on Larger purchases.
My understanding is that many people were actually cheating to get the discount. That is when they decided to have a my Lowes account and to show any id at the check out.
So quit whining and bad mouthing things you know nothing about.
It is your choice where to shop. I don't beg for a discount. If it is offered, I may decide to use it on Larger purchases.
My understanding is that many people were actually cheating to get the discount. That is when they decided to have a my Lowes account and to show any id at the check out.
So quit whining and bad mouthing things you know nothing about.
Feb 6, 2020 09:29:19 #
Lowes. Give the cashier my phone number. Show my VA ID card and discount applied. Yes, a registration was required so they could verify my status. It is a way to minimize fraud.
Feb 6, 2020 09:33:50 #
Tom467 wrote:
In my area, Gainesville, Florida, ACE Hardware gives retired military a 10% discount.
Thanks for that tip... I will check here.
Feb 6, 2020 10:00:04 #
jlocke
Loc: Austin, TX
Thanks for the info. Just went to lowes.com and signed up for a "My Lowes" account. Only took a minute. To be eligible for the military discount they just ask a few questions like birthdate, what branch of service, and discharge date. They evidently use a third-party that verifies your service. After you are vetted, you only have to give your phone number at checkout to receive the discount. Online purchases will automatically receive the discount. No credit card involved!
Feb 6, 2020 10:21:25 #
stanikon wrote:
I got the same email but it does not mention or say one word about the Lowe's credit card. It does say the veteran must be registered with a Lowe's online account but that is only an online registration, not a credit card. As for HD, they and Lowe's carry pretty much the same things, but I have not found a Home Depot store in the Houston area that offers any kind of a military discount. I am not saying that there are no stores that offer it, just saying that I have not found one.
Have you asked? I just got a 10% discount at our HD for the purchase of $400 for porcelain tile.
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