Retirement marks a new chapter and Blue Light Card is here to help you make the most of it. From travel and leisure to home comforts and hobbies, access exclusive discounts designed for NHS staff, police, teachers, social care, emergency services, armed forces veterans and other eligible frontline workers.
Whether it’s planning a holiday, upgrading your home or indulging in your favourite pastimes; our retiree-friendly offers help you enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.
Enjoy discounts on UK and international breaks, cruises and day trips.
Save on home improvements, furnishings, garden supplies and appliances.
Get discounts on arts, crafts, books and sports to enjoy your free time.
Enjoy savings on groceries, household items and health products.
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.
Create your Blue Light Card account and verify your email address.
Select the Retired option from the list and tell us about your previous role.
Confirm your eligibility by uploading documents that show you’ve retired from an eligible service.
Pay just £4.99 and enjoy thousands of discounts online and in-store for 2 years.
Save on flights, cruises, hotels and holidays at home or abroad
Enjoy meals with friends and family for less
Make your retirement space more comfortable with furniture, DIY and garden discounts
From cinema trips to theatre shows, explore new experiences affordably
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Retired frontline workers with at least 4 years tenure from NHS, Social Care, Teaching, Police, Fire, Armed Forces and other eligible groups can sign up as a member and access all our great offers and discounts. You can check your own eligibility using this online tool.
To join Blue Light Card, retired members will need to provide:
• Proof of service pension, such as an NHS pensionor
• Private pension document (if above not relevant/applicable)
• Proof of 4 years+ employment.
A Blue Light Card costs £4.99 for two years, giving you access to thousands of discounts both online and in-store.
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.
Many partners allow both online and in-store redemption. Check each offer’s terms for details.
If you have already been verified in the same service and have held a Blue Light Card for four years or more, you can switch to a retired membership at your renewal date without any further / additional verification checks.
If these conditions don’t apply, you will need to re-verify with the relevant documents at your membership renewal date.
At Blue Light Card, we never forget the dedication of those who have served in vital roles throughout their careers. Retirement is the beginning of a new chapter and we’re here to make sure it’s one filled with opportunities, savings and support.
Whether you’re planning more travel, upgrading your home, or simply enjoying everyday moments with loved ones; Blue Light Card continues to help you live life to the fullest – because once you’re part of our frontline family, you always will be.
Sign up today!
*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.
**Applying a 3.5% discount rate available through our Voucher Shop (selected grocers) against an average weekly grocery spend of £112 based on a survey of 800,000 BLC Members - February 2025).
