Apple's 2024 Military Discounts: How to Claim and Save
Military discounts are a common way for retailers to show their support to those who serve their country. While plenty of retailers offer these benefits around holidays like Veterans Day, some stores will provide these savings year-round. One of those is Apple, and we have all the details on how you can claim these savings for yourself.
Apple has a ton of devices on offer, and the military discount should apply to most — if not all — items. That said, the biggest savings will likely come from shopping for the premium Apple computers, especially the desktops and Mac minis. But if you're planning to shop for Apple devices of any kind and are curious about the military discount, keep reading!
Best Apple Deals
Apple Military Discount
Apple Military DiscountStore: Apple
Price: 10% off
Shipping: Free shipping
Military members with active status — as well as veterans — can redeem a 10% savings via the Apple military discount. US military, National Guard, and Reserve branches qualify, as well as immediate family members who live in the same household. Note that you'll need to verify your status with ID.me to take advantage of this discount.
Other Apple Deals
Unlocked Apple iPhone 15Store: Apple
Price: Up to $620 off with iPhone trade-in
Shipping: Free shipping
As long as you have an iPhone 11 or better, you can save anywhere from $170 to $620 off a new iPhone 15 with your trade-in. (Older models may be eligible as well, but the savings are significantly less.) This effectively drops the starting prices to as low as $199.
6th-Gen. Apple iPad Air Tablet (2024)Store: Apple
Price: From $549 with Education Pricing
Shipping: Free shipping
Shop the latest models of the iPad Air with prices starting at just $549 for the 11" and $749 for the 13" via Apple's Education Savings (essentially Apple's student discount). This iPad has Apple's M2 chipset and liquid retina display, and also supports the Apple Pencil Pro.
Apple iMac M3 DesktopsStore: Apple
Price: From $1,299
Shipping: Free shipping
If you prefer desktops over laptops, you can shop the latest and greatest Apple iMac M3 models from just $1,299. These also include 24" displays, and you can choose from a variety of colors as well.
Apple Back To School SaleStore:Apple
Price: Up to $150 Apple gift card with purchase
Shipping: Free shipping
Apple doesn't really do traditional sales, but this Back to School offer is still worth checking out. Shop for a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or iMac and receive a $150 Apple gift card. Alternatively, you can receive a $100 Apple gift card with the purchase of a Mac mini, iPad Pro, or iPad Air.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max SmartphoneStore: Apple
Price: From $1,199
Shipping: Free shipping
Upgrade your phone and spring for the iPhone 15 Pro Max with prices starting at just $1,199 for the 256GB model. Need more storage? The 512GB model is going for $1,399 and the 1TB model is priced at $1,599. If you have an eligible trade-in, you can also save as much as $630 as well.
Apple iPhone 14 & 14 Plus SmartphonesStore: Apple
Price: From $699
Shipping: Free shipping
Shop the previous generation iPhone and save some cash while you're at it. The iPhone 14 starts at just $699, while the Plus models start at $799. You can shop these models unlocked or for the three major carriers if you prefer. Have a trade-in? You can save up to $630 by taking that extra step and save even more.
3rd-Gen Apple TV 4K Streaming Media Player (2022)Store: Apple
Price: From $129
Shipping: Free shipping
Pick up a new streaming media player for less than $200 with this deal. The latest Apple TV 4K WiFi model boasts 64GB of storage and is $129, or you can pick up the WiFi + Ethernet model with 128GB of storage for $149. Even better, you'll bag three months of Apple TV+ for free with your purchase.
What to Know About Apple's Military Discount
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How Much Is Apple's Military Discount?
Those who qualify for Apple's military discount will save 10% off select purchases of Apple products and accessories.
Who Is Eligible for the Military Discount at Apple?
The military discount at Apple is open to current and veteran members of the U.S. military, National Guard, and Reserve. Plus, immediate family members living in the same household also qualify.
How to Get the Apple Military Discount
It should be pretty painless to verify your status to qualify for the Apple Military discount. You'll need to take these steps:
- Navigate to the Apple military discount storefront
- Click the "Verify with ID.me" button.
- Sign in or create an account for ID.me.
- Follow the prompts to receive your verification.
Is Apple's Military Discount Available Both Online and In-Store?
Unfortunately, Apple's military discount is only available online through the military discount storefront. If you ask for it to be applied to a purchase in-store, associates will likely tell you that you'll have to make your purchase online to save. Because of that, don't count on being able to have the discount applied retroactively either; you can certainly contact customer support and try, but don't count on it.
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