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What the card can do for you

It鈥檚 the quickest and easiest way to prove your veteran status.

The card is a recognition of your service, and owning one can help you maintain a link with your service identity.

It will help you access the many services, concessions and offers that organisations make available to veterans.

How to apply

If you鈥檝e left service since 2019, you should have received an HM Armed Forces Veteran Card when leaving.

If you left service before 2019, you can apply for one online.

Apply now

How the card can be used

You can use the card to need to verify your veteran status, such as when you:

• , entitling you up to a third off most rail travel in England, Scotland and Wales
• ,聽to claim discounts in over 12,000 restaurants and shops, on the聽high street聽and online
• access specific offers during special events, such as free travel on public transport to and from remembrance events on the weekend of Remembrance Sunday

Other ways a card can help

There are a number of military and government initiatives available to veterans where your Veteran Card may be useful.

These include:

• employment initiatives, such as , , and
• National Insurance relief for your employer in your first civilian role after service (for up to 12 months)
• housing support and guidance from the Op FORTITUDE team
• exemption from a local connection test when applying for social housing
• support and services from criminal justice agencies, such as the Police, Probation Service and the Prison Service (as part of Op NOVA)