# Leaving the military: what happens to your discounts When you release, some discounts stop and most carry on, but you prove your service with different cards. Here's what changes, so nothing catches you out at the till. ## At your release - **Your NDI 20 goes back.** You hand it in at your final release interview, so deals that ask for it won’t work after that. - **Veteran’s Service Card (NDI 75):** Regular Force members receive it at the final release interview; the release centre applies for you. For reservists, the unit’s administration section handles it. Already released? Apply online or by mail with form DND 9036. Details on canada.ca (https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/transition/service-card.html). - **Update your CF One card to veteran (V).** CFMWS accepts your Veteran’s Service Card, release certificate, pension statement or a letter from VAC or from the military as proof. Your family can keep theirs as V-F. - **Using a serving-only program?** Outdoor ProLink brands, for example, are open to serving members only, so make any planned purchases before your release date. - **Retired and veteran can be priced differently.** The Epic Military Pass, for example, counts members with 10+ years of service as retired, at a lower price than other veterans. - More detail in Which ID do I show? (https://militarydeals.ca/military-id-guide/) ## Deals that stop at release (62) These are for serving members, and sometimes their families, only. ### Automotive - **Matonabee Petroleum (Petro-Canada)**: Gas discount (card lock) (T4 · Northwest Territories) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/matonabee-petroleum-petro-canada/ - **BMW Military Sales**: Tax-free + military pricing (overseas postings) (T5 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/bmw-military-sales/ ### Clothing & Apparel - **Black Diamond**: 30% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/black-diamond/ - **Blue Ice**: 30% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/blue-ice/ - **Handup**: 40% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/handup/ - **La Sportiva**: 35% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/la-sportiva/ - **Mountain Hardware**: 30-40% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/mountain-hardware/ - **Buffalo Airways Gift Shop**: 15% off merchandise (T3 · Northwest Territories) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/buffalo-airways-gift-shop/ - **Helly Hansen**: 20% (T3 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/helly-hansen/ - **FARFETCH**: 10% (one-time) (T5 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/farfetch/ ### Electronics & Tech - **GoPro**: 25% (T3 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/gopro/ - **Midland Radio**: 20% (T3 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/midland-radio/ ### General Retail - **OnX Maps**: 40% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/onx-maps/ - **ArTech Engrave**: 10% off in store (T4 · Northwest Territories) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/artech-engrave/ - **Corothers Home Building Centre**: 10% off (T4 · Northwest Territories) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/corothers-home-building-centre/ - **Coyote's Family Steakhouse**: 10% off (T4 · Northwest Territories) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/coyote-s-family-steakhouse/ - **Dunn Right Home Inspections**: $50 off (T4 · Atlantic Canada) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/dunn-right-home-inspections/ - **Excel Cleaning Services**: 10% off move-in/move-out cleaning (T4 · Northwest Territories) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/excel-cleaning-services/ - **Harbour Hound Pet Supplies**: 10% off + free local delivery (T4 · Ontario) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/harbour-hound-pet-supplies/ - **Hopkins Dining Parlour**: 10% off (T4 · Saskatchewan) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/hopkins-dining-parlour/ - **Rogels Barber Shop**: 10% off haircuts (T4 · Northwest Territories) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/rogels-barber-shop/ - **Subway (Yellowknife, 50th Street)**: 10% off (T4 · Northwest Territories) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/subway-yellowknife-50th-street/ - **Table Top Games & Collectibles**: 10% off merchandise (T4 · Northwest Territories) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/table-top-games-collectibles/ - **Weaver & Devore**: 10% off (T4 · Northwest Territories) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/weaver-devore/ - **All Pawz Inn**: Discount on pet boarding (T5 · Ontario) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/all-pawz-inn/ - **Pet Valu**: 10% (last Thursday of each month) (T5 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/pet-valu/ ### Health & Fitness - **PSP Fitness Facilities**: Free (T1 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/psp-fitness-facilities/ - **MTNTOUGH**: 40% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/mtntough/ - **Braceology**: Up to $1,000 off (T3 · Ottawa Area) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/braceology/ - **Spartan Fitness**: 15% (T3 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/spartan-fitness/ - **D'Orient Spa**: 10% off services (T4 · Northwest Territories) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/d-orient-spa/ ### Insurance / Financial - **BMO CDCB - Free Chequing Account**: Free (no monthly fee) (T1 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/bmo-cdcb-free-chequing-account/ ### Outdoor Gear & Equipment - **Big Agnes**: 30% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/big-agnes/ - **Crankbrothers**: 40% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/crankbrothers/ - **DPS Skis**: 30% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/dps-skis/ - **G3**: 60% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/g3/ - **Mammut**: 30% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/mammut/ - **NOBL Wheels**: 20% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/nobl-wheels/ - **Oboz Footwear**: 40% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/oboz-footwear/ - **Pit Vipers**: 40% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/pit-vipers/ - **Salewa**: 30-40% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/salewa/ - **SCARPA**: 30-40% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/scarpa/ - **SHRED**: 30% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/shred/ - **Smith**: 40% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/smith/ - **Snow Peak**: 35% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/snow-peak/ - **Superfeet**: 40% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/superfeet/ - **Thule**: 40% (T2 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/thule/ - **Rocky Talkie**: 20% (T3 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/rocky-talkie/ - **Valhalla Pure Outfitters**: 10% off (T4 · British Columbia) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/valhalla-pure-outfitters/ ### Tactical / Military - **BC Firearms Academy**: 10% (T4 · British Columbia) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/bc-firearms-academy/ ### Travel & Recreation - **Frank Slide Interpretive Center**: Free (T1 · Alberta) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/frank-slide-interpretive-center/ - **Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site**: Free (T1 · Alberta) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/head-smashed-in-buffalo-jump-world-heritage-site/ - **Lougheed House**: Free (T1 · Alberta) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/lougheed-house/ - **Centre Castor (CFB Valcartier)**: Free trails + 25% off golf & yurts (T2 · Quebec) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/centre-castor-cfb-valcartier/ - **Jay Peak Resort (VT)**: 50% day lift tickets / 10% lodging (T2 · USA) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/jay-peak-resort-vt/ - **Fernie Alpine Resort**: 20% off single-day lift tickets (T3 · British Columbia) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/fernie-alpine-resort/ - **Kicking Horse Mountain Resort**: 20% off single-day lift tickets (T3 · British Columbia) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/kicking-horse-mountain-resort/ - **Nakiska Ski Area**: 20% off single-day lift tickets (T3 · Alberta) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/nakiska-ski-area/ - **Treetop Trekking**: 25% zip line & aerial / 10% Treewalk (T3 · Ontario) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/treetop-trekking/ - **Whitefish Mountain Resort (MT)**: 15% (T3 · USA) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/whitefish-mountain-resort-mt/ - **IMAX Victoria**: 20% off (T4 · British Columbia) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/imax-victoria/ - **Sandals & Beaches Resorts**: 10% (T4 · Canada-wide) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/sandals-beaches-resorts/ ## Deals that carry on (242) 242 deals on this site include veterans, from free admission and fishing licences to travel and retail. See all deals for veterans: https://militarydeals.ca/veterans/ ## Programs just for veterans (3) - **Brampton Transit**: Free (Brampton veterans) (T1 · Greater Toronto Area) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/brampton-transit/ - **Saskatchewan Hunting & Angling Licences (Veterans)**: Free (veterans only) (T1 · Saskatchewan) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/saskatchewan-hunting-angling-licences-veterans/ - **OC Transpo**: Free (Veterans' Week) (T4 · Ottawa Area) https://militarydeals.ca/deals/oc-transpo/ --- Source: https://militarydeals.ca/leaving-the-military/ Also available in French: https://militarydeals.ca/fr/quitter-la-vie-militaire/ Unofficial site. Not affiliated with or endorsed by DND, the CAF or CFMWS.