Step 1
Create your Blue Light Card account and verify your email address.
Discounts for Retired Fire Service
Blue Light Card provides retired essential workers, including Retired Fire Service personnel, with exclusive discounts at thousands of the UK's favourite online and high street brands
Join The Blue Light Card Community
Retired Fire Service personnel can enjoy exclusive discounts across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, entertainment, travel and more with Blue Light Card. We can help eligible retirees save money on everyday purchases and special occasions; whether that is shopping for essentials, enjoying a meal out or booking a dream getaway.
Blue Light Card also offers access to exclusive events and experiences, such as discounted tickets for concerts, shows and nationwide sporting events.
It's easy to sign up
Your Blue Light Card is only 4 steps away
Simply complete the personal details form and provide ID such as a pension statement. Our team will then notify you once your membership is approved and ready to use.
Step 2
Select the Retired option from the list and tell us about your previous role.
Step 3
Confirm your eligibility by uploading documents that show you’ve retired from an eligible service.
Step 4
Pay just £4.99 and enjoy thousands of discounts online and in-store for 2 years.
On average, members could save
£3,126 per year
with their Blue Light Card*
Current popular offers
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.
Halfords Offer boost! Save 8% online
Get an extra 15% off on all Chromebooks at Currys
Get up to 20% off at Samsung
Argos Gift Card: Save 4% at The Voucher Shop
Up to £100 extra discount off TUI Holidays!
Offer boost! Save 15% off full price at New Look
Harvester: Get 20% off your food bill, valid Monday Friday
Save up to 21% on your Airport Parking
Save 6% on selected Mac models at Apple
Our Partners
Below are just a small selection of the top online and high street brands we work with.
More than just a discount card
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.
Are you eligible?
If you have questions about your eligibility or the type of ID needed, view our support resources here.
Eligibility Checker
Step 1: What is your employment status?
Step 2: What organisation do you work in?
Shop even quicker in the app
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.
Do you know other Retirees who may be eligible for Blue Light Card?
Click the button below to share Blue Light Card with your friends, family or former colleagues.
FAQs for Retired Fire Service personnel
How much do Blue Light Card members save per year?
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.
Where can I use Blue Light Card?
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.
How do I confirm my eligibility?
To be eligible under this category, you need to be able to provide a form of the ID listed below that matches the name on your Blue Light Card account.
Top tip!
When signing up, please select Fire Service > Retired Fire Service, not your previous Fire Service.
Accepted forms of ID:
- Fire Service pension document
- P60 document showing Fire Service pension
- Fire Service Certificate of Service
- SPPA Headed Letter confirming Fire Service pension alongside an SPPA Pension Document (Scotland only)
- National Association of Retired Firefighters ID card
Reasons why your ID might be declined:
- The name on your ID card/pension document doesn't match your account
- The team were unable to find affiliation to a fire service from your pension document
How long will it take to review my application?
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.
Can I use my digital card to use high street offers?
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.
We are Blue Light Card
Retired fire service personnel are eligible to join the Blue Light Card community, a small token of appreciation for their years of bravery and dedication. The card provides access to a wide range of exclusive discounts across everyday shopping, travel, leisure, dining and more; helping retired firefighters enjoy well-deserved benefits in their post-service life. Whether it’s saving on a family holiday or getting discounts on high street brands, the Blue Light Card offers practical and meaningful perks.
The application process is simple, and once approved, retired fire service members can begin enjoying savings and offers that show ongoing gratitude for their public service.
Sign up today and start enjoying the benefits you deserve!
*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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