Blue Light Card provides essential workers, including HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) workers, with exclusive discounts at your favourite online and high street brands
HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) workers are eligible to sign up for the Blue Light Card, which offers thousands of discounts from big brands, retailers, restaurants, holidays and more. As frontline staff playing a vital role in public safety and rehabilitation, prison officers, probation officers and support staff are recognised for their service through access to these exclusive benefits.
Joining the Blue Light Card community couldn't be easier for members of the Prison and Probation service. Follow the simple 3-steps below to join over 4 million members saving money every day.
If you have questions about your eligibility or the type of ID needed, view our support resources here.
Step 1: What is your employment status?
Step 2: What organisation do you work in?
The below are just a small selection of the thousands of amazing offers we currently have live. Sign up to take advantage of these amazing discounts.
Below are just a small selection of the top online and high street brands we work with.
Blue Light Card Tickets offers members the opportunity to enjoy exclusive free tickets to a wide range of events, including music, comedy, sport, and family entertainment — a small way of showing our appreciation for all that you do.
In the past year, we've given away over £7 million worth of free tickets, helping our members make the most of their downtime and create special memories with those who matter most.
Easily search for stores, brands or experiences and get discounts on the go with the Blue Light Card App. You can also store your discount codes and find specific discounts near to you, wherever you are.
Free to download and available for iOS and Android.
Blue Light Card partners with thousands of UK brands and retailers across everyday spending, holidays, electrical appliances, days out, food and beverage and much more.
Each offer description will state the type of offer, e.g. high street offer or online offer. Refer to the individual offer page and it's terms and conditions for more information on how the offer needs to be redeemed.
To be eligible under this category, you need to be able to provide a form of the ID listed below matching the name on your Blue Light Card account.
Joining the Blue Light Card scheme is a great way for HMPPS workers to make their earnings stretch further. Whether it's saving on everyday essentials, enjoying discounted days out with family, or accessing travel and tech deals; Blue Light Card helps relieve at least some financial pressure. With rising living costs, these perks can make a real difference.
Signing up is easy and the savings can start immediately, making it a smart and rewarding choice for those who serve in often challenging environments.
*Information correct as of 6 November 2025. Estimated potential annual savings figure is calculated using our top 10% of offers available during September 2024 to August 2025 using an average combined discount rate of 22% across all our savings categories and applying it against the average disposable income of an average Blue Light Card member based on salary. Average salary information from a range of sources available upon request. Average disposable income based on Office of National Statistics data from April 2023 to March 2024 (FYE 2024) for family spending in the UK, excluding categories of spend where no Blue Light Card offers are available.
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Common reasons for ID decline under this category
Top tip!
You'd be eligible if your ID card or payslip shows any of the below services or job roles:
If you've uploaded a photo of your work ID, we aim to have reviewed this within 72 working hours (Monday-Friday), but often sooner.
Once we've reviewed the ID, you'll receive an email to confirm if the work ID has been approved or declined.
If you've not received an email or any update to your application, please check the My Card section of your account for the latest update on your application and any outstanding actions that you need to take.
Once your application has been completed, you will be able to access offers the following day.
You can present your digital card in high street stores to use our offers however, it is to the company's discretion if they wish to see a physical Blue Light Card instead.
On average, members could save £3,126 a year with their Blue Light Card.*
*Information correct as of 6 November 2025. Estimated potential annual savings figure is calculated using our top 10% of offers available during September 2024 to August 2025 using an average combined discount rate of 22% across all our savings categories and applying it against the average disposable income of an average Blue Light Card member based on salary. Average salary information from a range of sources available upon request. Average disposable income based on Office of National Statistics data from April 2023 to March 2024 (FYE 2024) for family spending in the UK, excluding categories of spend where no Blue Light Card offers are available.
