Amazon Prime Discounts for Military Members and Veterans

Updated: November 9, 2022

While Amazon does not currently offer a military discount, an Amazon Prime membership gives military members and veterans access to exclusive deals like Amazon Prime Day, among other deals.

You can get Prime Day started early and shop our curated guide of veteran-owned Amazon storefronts, including products like coffee, pet treats and personal care essentials.

Does Amazon Prime Have a Military Discount?

At this time, Amazon does not offer a year-round military discount or a Veterans Day discount. However, military members and veterans can definitely take advantage of the year-round Prime membership, which begins at $14.99 a month or $139 for an entire year.

When is Prime Day 2022?

Amazon’s infamous Prime Day 2022 began with access for Prime members on Tuesday, July 12th, 2022, with 48-hour deals running through Wednesday, July 13th, 2022.

Prime Early Access Sale

New for 2022 is the Prime Early Access Sale, which is Amazon’s new deal event that runs from Tuesday, October 11th through Wednesday, October 12th, 2022. This early access sale is exclusively for Prime members, featuring two days of incredible deals ahead of the holiday season.

Amazon Prime Day Discounts 2022

Amazon Prime Day 2022 has come and passed. Stay tuned for updates when Prime Day returns in 2023! In the past, Prime Day deals have offered major savings on Amazon Devices, Fire TV and Smart TVs, electronics, major clothing brands, house hold items and more.

Prime Early Access Sale Discounts 2022

Peloton

Save up to 25% on Peloton bikes, apparel and accessories. The sale includes the Original Peloton Bike, which is marked down by 15% – a savings of $220!

Amazon Fire TVs

Get up to $210 off select Amazon Fire TVs, including the Omni Series 4K UHD Smart TV line.

Beats Headphones and Earbuds

Get up to $180 off popular Beats headphones and earbuds, including the Beats Studio Buds and the Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones.

Samsung Devices

Save up to $410 on Samsung unlocked phones and accessories, including the Galaxy S22+, S22 Ultra, and Galaxy Fold.

Other Prime Benefits for 2022

Get Grubhub+ Free for 1 Year:

New for Prime Day 2022! Amazon Prime members are eligible for one free year of Grubhub+. All members can access unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible orders from restaurants. Also enjoy exclusive savings and donation matching.

Shop on Amazon Live:

Starting June 21, customers will have an opportunity to shop for early Prime Day deals alongside their favorite celebrities and influencers, including Porsha Williams, Joe and Frank Mele, and Lala Kent. On June 28 at 1 p.m. EDT, Hilary Duff will join some of her favorite small business owners who will showcase their products and share inspiring stories behind their brands. To watch, visit amazon.com/liveprimeday or download the Amazon Live Shopping app on Fire TV.

Buy Now, Pay Over Time with Affirm:

From June 28 through July 11, Prime members can get 0% APR on three equal monthly payments when they spend $50 or more on eligible products on Amazon upon credit approval by Affirm. For example, a $300 purchase might cost $100/month over three months at 0% APR. Visit amazon.com/affirm to learn more.

Save with new Amazon Fresh Stores Prime Benefit:

Starting June 29, Prime members will save 20% on select everyday essentials at Amazon Fresh stores across the U.S. Members can enjoy this new benefit year-round by scanning their Amazon app at the register or paying with a credit card registered to their Prime account.

Earn Rewards with the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card:

From July 1 through July 29, Prime members get a $200 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval for the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Card. Cardmembers with an eligible Prime membership can earn 6% back at Amazon and Whole Foods Market on Prime Day and 5% back year-round, plus 2% back at restaurants, gas stations, and drugstores, and 1% back everywhere Visa is accepted.

Veteran-Owned Amazon Storefronts

  • Doc Spartan
    • Owned by Dale King, a former Army intelligence officer. Ointments, deodorants, and various grooming products.
  • Wallabox
    • Owned by Anne Brewer, a proud military spouse (also a Realtor in Virginia Beach). It’s a simple cell phone holder that can be easily attached to any surface.
  • Ravenox
    • Founded in 2012 by Master Gunnery Sergeant Sean Brownlee, a Special Operations Marine. It’s a super high-quality rope and cordage manufacturer.
  • Unique Pl8z
    • Owned by Nicole O’Brien, a military spouse. Spent a lot of time traveling while PCS’ing, created a sign using license plates from states they had traveled to, company was born from that. Company mission to empower veterans and military spouses through entrepreneurship.
  • CozyPhones
    • Founded by Paul Miller, retired Combat Photographer, Drill Instructor, and Embassy Security Guard in the US Marine Corps. He doesn’t sleep well, tried some sleeping headphones that were junk, so made his own high quality ones. They have a niche in the Autism and Sensory Disorder communities, especially with special need kids.
  • Arielle “Dani” Lebovitz, author
    • Military spouse/mother. Writes educational book series centered around helping kids learn about food and establish healthy eating habits.
  • Shaded Trails All Natural Dog Treats
    • Founded by J.R. Starlin, a retired Crew Chief in the US Air Force. Maker of vegan dog treats.
  • Stubble & Stache
    • Founded in 2012 by Nicholas Karnaze following the combat death of his good friend and fellow special operations Marine Justin Hansen. Justin had a big beard when he was killed. Nick grew a beard in Justin’s honor, and had issues looking for skin care solutions, so he made his own.
  • Combat Flip Flops
    • Founded by former Army Rangers Mathew Griffin and Donald Lee after multiple tours in Afghanistan. They make quality, sturdy sandals and use the profits to support education for Afghan women.
  • Grunt Style
    • Founded in 2009 by former Army Drill Sergeant Daniel Alarik (some recent issues regarding his departure). It’s a military-themed apparel company.
  • RECON Rings
    • Co-founded by Tom Tartaglia after witnessing his fellow soldier lose his finger when his wedding band got caught on a door while on patrol in Iraq. They make safe, comfortable silicone wedding bands for active individuals.
  • Rollors
    • Founded by retired Air Force Officer Matt Butler, inspired by games he would play during downtime on deployments in Iraw and Afghanistan.
  • Alpha Coffee
    • Founded by Carl and Lori Churchill. Carl is a 21 year Army vet, and grew up an Army brat – born in Germany and raised on military bases around the world. His passion to find good coffee led him to start the company, and they donate coffee to deployed troops around the world + they give a portion of their profits to military and veteran focused charities.
  • Black Rifle Coffee Company
    • Founded by Evan Hafer, a former US Army Green Beret, between deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • Fire Dept. Coffee
    • Founded by Navy veteran and full-time firefighter/paramedic Luke Schneider. Donates 10% of its proceeds to the Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation, their non-profit that supports groups that help first responders who are physically or mentally injured on duty.
  • Frag Out Flavor
    • Founded by Army Combat Engineer Patrick Flynn in 2017. He was inspired to create Frag Out Flavor after surviving on Army rations during his deployments, and vowed to never settle for bland food again.
  • Mutt’s Sauce
    • Charlie “Mutt” Ferrell, Jr. created his own recipe for what he called “Mutt sauce” back in 1956 while serving in the US Air Force in both the Vietnam and Korean Wars. He passed his recipe down to his grand daughter Charlynda, also a US Air Force veteran, who founded Mutt’s Sauce to share it with the world.
  • Rumi Spice
    • Founded by Keith Alainz and Kimberly Jung, two US Army veterans. While on tours in Afghanistan, they learned of the amazing psices that grew in the region, and the challenges faced by the farmers. They created a modern-day spice route to connect the farmers in Afghanistan to the US market.

Save More by Shopping Small and Veteran-Owned

Amazon is running a promotion that rewards customers for every $1 spent on small business products:

Win Big by Supporting Small: From June 21 through July 11, for every $1 spent on eligible small business products, customers will receive a chance to win epic prizes. In the U.S., this includes a pre-game experience and tickets to Super Bowl LVII, VIP passes to music experiences in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, tickets to a special New York City screening and cast meet-and-greet for Prime Video’s upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series, and a VIP trip to Amazon’s first-ever clothing store, Amazon Style, near Los Angeles. Plus, hundreds of thousands of sweepstakes entrants globally will have a chance to win Amazon gift cards. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Must be 18 or older to enter. To learn more about the sweepstakes and to see official rules, visit amazon.com/primedaysweepstakes.

Look for the Small Business Badge: Prime members can discover and shop products from small business brands in Amazon’s store with the new Small Business Badge. This new badge makes it easier for members to identify products from small business brands and artisans. To learn more and shop curated collections—including from Black-owned, woman-owned, and military family-owned small businesses—visit amazon.com/supportsmall.

Amazon Prime Benefits for Military Members and Veterans

There is a slew of benefits to compliment the convenience of 2-day shipping with a Prime membership:

Whole Foods Market Savings: Save 5% when you shop at Whole Foods with the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa card and get two-hour delivery in participating cities.

Prime Photos: Get free storage for all of your photos on the Amazon Cloud Drive and additional space for document and video storage.

Kindle Lending Library and Kindle First: Get early access to books, free two-day shipping, and other exclusive promotions.

Sign up for Amazon Prime

Get started with Amazon Prime for only $139 a year or $14.99 monthly and save on this year’s Prime Day deals! Click here to get started.

Written by Veteran.com Team