Defence Discount Service (DDS) is the official Armed Forces discount service, providing discounts online and in-store to members of the UK Defence community.
Trusted by MOD and recognised nationwide, DDS helps you save on everything from weekly essentials to major purchases.
Whether you're serving, have served, or support Armed Forces personnel, DDS makes accessing savings fast, easy, and safe.
DDS is available to a wide range of Defence personnel, including:
Bereaved Family Member
Cadet Forces (aged 16 and over)
HM Armed Forces Veterans
MOD Civil Servant
NATO Personnel
Reserve Armed Forces
Serving HM Armed Forces
Spouse/Partner War/Service
Widow(er)
Unsure if you qualify? Check our Eligibility Help Page for more information
Creating your account takes just a few minutes.
Provide a few basic details and upload a valid form of ID or proof of service.
Once verified, you’ll receive instant access to online discounts.
All data is processed securely, and verification helps ensure benefits remain exclusive to the Armed Forces community.
Select your service from the list of services on our registration page.
Tell us about you and get verified.
Pay just £4.99 and enjoy thousands of discounts online and in-store for 5 years.
Once logged in, you’ll unlock hundreds of exclusive online offers across:
Trusted and verified—ensuring discounts stay exclusive.
From supermarkets to travel, tech and home essentials.
Access offers your way with instant digital deals or the Defence Privilege Card for in-store discounts.
Fully compliant; your data is protected.
Including leading brands across food, travel, fashion, electronics and entertainment.
DDS is available to serving Armed Forces, Reserve Forces, Veterans, MOD Civil Servants, NATO Personnel, bereaved family member and eligible spouses or partners.
You can register online by creating an account, providing basic details and uploading valid ID or proof of service.
Membership costs £4.99 and lasts for 5 years.
We are home of the Defence Privilege Card, the vetted discount card that can be used in stores, restaurants and venues to obtain armed forces discounts. This discount card allows Veterans and the Armed Forces Community to have a card that can allow them to receive military discounts.
Yes. Once your DDS account is verified, you can start using online discounts immediately.
Join the official discount service for the UK Armed Forces community today.
