Discounts and Rewards for NHS
If you're a member of the NHS you can get access to the discounts you deserve and access to exclusive experiences & rewards with Blue Light Card.
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We exist to show our appreciation for the Blue Light community, your service and sacrifice. Giving you the discounts you deserve, and access to exclusive experiences and rewards.
Save anytime, anywhere on web & app, online & in-person.
Benefit from more than 13,000 discounts from holidays to dining out.
Get access to exclusive offers, freebies and amazing experiences.
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?
FAQs for NHS Workers
Where can I use Blue Light Card?
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 apply for a Blue Light Card?
You can apply for a Blue Light Card via our website. You will then be prompted to begin your application. Find out if you are eligible here.
You can apply for a Blue Light Card via our app by selecting the option to 'Sign up now'. You will then be prompted to begin your application. Find out if you are eligible here.
What ID do I need to provide?
The quickest and easiest way to confirm your eligibility is adding and verifying your NHS work email address during the application. If this doesn't work, we'll need to see one of the below matching the name on your Blue Light Card account.
Approved forms of ID:
Work ID card/NHS smart card showing:
- Name
- NHS, hospice or employer working in partnership with the NHS
Payslip showing:
- Name
- NHS, hospice or employer working in partnership with the NHS
- Dated within 3 months
- Self-employed GPs can provide an invoice showing name and practice
Reasons why your ID might be declined:
- The name on your ID card/payslip doesn't match your account
- Your payslip did not show a date from within the last 3 months
- The team were unable to find affiliation to the NHS from your ID card/payslip
What happens to the ID document(s) that I provide?
We only use the photo of your ID document(s) for the purpose of confirming your eligibility for a Blue Light Card. Once it's been reviewed by a member of the team, it gets deleted from our system.
For further information about the data that we collect, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
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.
I have retired from the NHS, can I still sign up?
Make sure you select 'Retired NHS' from the trust/division list when signing up! Find out more information about ID to be provided here.
If you have retired since you first signed up and are renewing your card, you'll be able to update your employment details as the first stage of renewing your card.
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
The discount service for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector, teaching community and armed forces. We exist to show our appreciation for your service and sacrifice. Giving you the discounts you deserve, and access to exclusive experiences and member-only rewards.
