Looking for ways to make your money go further as an NHS worker? With Blue Light Card, NHS staff can access thousands of discounts across shopping, travel, lifestyle, and more. From everyday essentials to special treats, our NHS discounts help you save on the things you buy most.
Whether you are stocking up on groceries, booking a break, or updating your wardrobe, Blue Light Card makes it simple to enjoy exclusive NHS discounts online and in store.
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 NHS discounts, experiences and rewards.
Blue Light Card is proud to support NHS staff by unlocking genuine discounts from hundreds of retailers. Our NHS discounts cover a wide range of categories, including fashion, electronics, homeware, holidays, restaurants, gyms and more.
Using your Blue Light Card is straightforward. Simply log in, browse the offers available to NHS staff and either apply the discount code online or show your card in-store where eligible. Some NHS discounts are automatically applied when you follow the retailer link, for even more convenient ways to save.
Exclusive savings and ongoing rewards designed to support NHS staff across the UK.
Enjoy savings both online and in-store at leading UK brands; from retail and tech, to food and leisure.
Not just seasonal sales. Our discounts are updated regularly so you can save every month of the year.
From food and retail to travel and experiences; make your pay go further with discounts you can use every single day.
Join a community built to support those who support us all. Real savings for real dedication.
Looking for inspiration? See this month’s top NHS discount brands and discover the savings your colleagues are already enjoying. Offers include:
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.
Our NHS discounts are designed to help you get the most from your everyday spending, whether it’s a treat for yourself, gifts for friends and family, or practical purchases that make daily life easier. With thousands of offers available, there’s always a way to save.
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?
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.
Blue Light Card partners with thousands of the UK's favourite brands and retailers to provide discounts for NHS staff. From groceries, fashion and holidays, to restaurants, motoring and DIY.
Be sure to check out our Popular Brands page to see just a fraction of our brand and retail partners.
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:
Payslip showing:
Reasons why your ID might be declined:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blue Light Card exists to support NHS staff and other emergency and public service workers, giving access to exclusive offers that reward hard work. NHS discounts through Blue Light Card make everyday essentials, treats, and experiences more affordable, so you can enjoy the things that matter without stretching your budget.
Available to NHS employees across all roles, Blue Light Card brings thousands of discounts together in one place, making it simple to see and redeem the offers designed just for you.
If you are a member of NHS staff, make your money go further and sign up today!
Enter your monthly spending in each category to see your potential annual savings.
*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).