There is a long list of amazing discounts on everything from tech to holidays that are available exclusively to Blue Light Card holders.
The Blue Light Card is a fantastic way for healthcare, emergency services, armed forces and social care workers to get exclusive discounts when shopping online or in store at lots of well known brands.
It costs just £4.99 for two years. Depending on the deal you can more than recoup this money in your first transaction – for example you can get £4 off cinema tickets for each member of your family.
Given how hard our healthcare, military and emergency staff work in often extremely difficult circumstances it’s great to see so many big name companies offering them a well-earned thank you!
A few members of my family hold Blue Light Cards and the only downside they have ever experienced is forgetting to check whether they can use their card to nab a discount!
Lots of places will offer a discount in exchange for you showing your Blue Light Card but it is dependent on the card holder to follow the terms and conditions.
It definitely pays to check when you’re planning to make a purchase whether your card will unlock discounts.
This article will take a look at hundreds of the great discounts on offer for Blue Light Card holders, and give you some top tips for making the most of your card!
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What discounts do you get with a Blue Light Card
If you want to buy it, you can probably get it cheaper with your Blue Light Card! Whether you’re looking for a meal out or to buy a new vacuum cleaner, there’s a way to get a discount on your purchase with the Blue Light Card.
The scheme has over 15,000 retailers and firms signed up to offer cardholders awesome exclusive discounts.
The types of discounts include days out, holidays, fashion retailers, make-up, beauty and health, supermarkets, food delivery, mobile phone providers, takeaways, restaurants and DIY stores.
Some big names offering Blue Light Card discounts include:
- Apple
- Asda
- Cineworld
- Domino’s Pizza
- EE
- Go Outdoors
- hotels.com
- Starbucks
- The Body Shop
The best Blue Light Card discounts
These are some of the best Blue Light Card discounts with some of the UK’s biggest brand names, from days out to supermarkets and high street retailers to DIY stores!
Always remember to head to the Blue Light Card website and log in to your account so you can double check exactly how to get your discount.
Some offers require you to purchase via the Blue Light Card site, whereas others will allow you to just show your card at the checkout. Always check before you go!
Alton Towers
Want a day of fun with the family? You can save up to 15% on Alton Towers tickets with your Blue Light Card.
Argos
You can stock up on toys, furniture, gadgets and more with a Blue Light Card Argos discount! The discount you can grab varies between 4% to 8% throughout the year.
You need to purchase a voucher from the Blue Light Card website in order to redeem your discount.
Asda
The supermarket has confirmed its 10% discount for Blue Light Card holders is back. The discount is most welcome at a time when the cost of food shopping is soaring.
This also applies to George at Asda clothing, which could be a great help when it comes to stocking up on school uniform for your kids and other essentials!
Hayley Tatum, Asda’s Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer, said: “Family budgets are under huge pressure right now – with our Income Tracker showing household incomes down by £16 per week in March and set to fall further. Bringing back the Blue Light discount and removing the qualifying period for our own colleague discount are additional ways we can support our customers and colleagues, alongside our ongoing efforts to reduce prices and invest in our colleague pay.”
Chessington World of Adventures
Blue Light Card organises regular Service Days at theme parks such as Chessington. Tickets cost as little sa £12 through the scheme.
And if theme parks are your thing then you’ll be happy to hear Thorpe Park is also signed up to the scheme.
Cineworld
Love the cinema? You can get discounts on your trip to the movies with Cineworld, as well as Vue and Odeon, with your Blue Light Card.
Do check the terms of the offer before going, as with some discounts you need to book in advance with a discount code from the Blue Light Card site to get your money off.
With the Cineworld discount you need to pre purchase tickets on the Blue Light Card site and then use those tickets to book the seats on the Cineworld site.
People who use the Cineworld discount find they save £4 per ticket – which really adds up when going as a family!
Currys
You need to head to the Blue Light Card website first to purchase a voucher to use at Currys. You can save up to 10% on your shopping at Currys, but do always check what the latest offers are.
Domino’s Pizza
You can grab 30% off your pizza with your Blue Light Card! However it’s worth noting that if you have an NHS ID card you can get as much as 50% off if you present your NHS ID card when paying for your order (you will need to pay in store).
More details on how to get a Domino’s Pizza discount here.
LEGOLAND Windsor
The awesome LEGOLAND Windsor is one of our favourite places to go as a family.
You can save up to 15% on your tickets using the Blue Light Card.
Starbucks
You can get 10% off your bill at Starbucks when you show your Blue Light Card!
List of Blue Light Card discounts
Wondering where your Blue Light Card will be accepted? If you’re not yet a member and are on the fence then check out this list of hundreds of top companies that accept the Blue Light Card.
If you are a member then log in to your account on the Blue Light Card website.
Fashion retailers
Want a new pair of shoes or the latest handbag? There is a wide variety of online and high street fashion stores signed up to offer discounts!
The value of how much you can get off your spend varies from retailer to retailer, but it can be as much as 25% which is well worth having.
- ASOS
- Boohoo
- Debenhams
- Dorothy Perkins
- Joules
- Seasalt Cornwall
- Schuh
- New Look
- Hollister
- House of Fraser
- Simple Be
- Levis
- Quiksilver
- Moss Bros
- Mint Velvet
- Shein
- River Island
- Ann Summers
- Fat Face
- Foot Locker
- Speedo
- Schuh
- Roxy
- Gant
- JD Sports
- JD Williams
- Oasis
- Peacocks
- Ted Baker
- Uggs
- Under Armour
- Roman Originals
- Rainbow Club
- Ray Ban
- Superdry
- Office
- Cath Kidston
- Timberland
- Sports Direct
Shops and online retailers
These shops and retailers sell a huge range of goodies – from flowers to dishwashers!
- Apple
- Argos
- AO
- Disney
- Chilly’s
- Paperchase
- Goldsmiths
- Halfords
- ProCook
- Suttons
- Bloom and Wild
- Bunches
- Eflorist
- Hotel Chocolat
- Godiva Chocolates
- Lakeland
- Artisan Chocolates
- Laithwaite’s
- Holland and Barrett
- Hotpoint
- Garmin
- Samsung
- Currys and PC World
- Nokia
- Tonies – 10% off starter sets
- GiftsOnline4U
- The Entertainer
- Maplin
- Samsung
- Whittard
- Yankee Candle
- Notonthehighstreet
- Travis Perkins
- Shark Clean
- Simba Sleep
- sofa.com
- AEG
- KIDLY
- Victoria Plum
- Vision Express
- JoJo Maman Bebe
Make-up and beauty
Want to pamper yourself or stock up on gifts for friends and family? These fabulous beauty and make-up deals are exclusive to Blue Light and feature some impressive savings.
- Aveda
- Charlotte Tilbury – 20% off full price products
- The Body Shop
- Molton Brown
- Look Fantastic – 22% off
- Feel Unique – 15% off
- Glossybox – 3 months subscription for £25
- Neal’s Yard Remedies
- Liz Earle
- The Perfume Shop
- Elizabeth Arden
- Mamo Mio Skincare
- MAC Cosmetics
- Revolution Beauty
Gyms and fitness
Staying fit is an important part of self-care and it’s made easier with these deals including gyms and fitness kit.
- AXA Health
- Puregym
- Fitness First
- Peloton
- Under Armour
- Nike
- Reebok
- Garmin
- Fitbit
Services and utilities
The Blue Light deals on EE contracts and handsets are particularly worth checking out here!
- GoCompare
- EE
- Virgin Media
- Sky TV
Supermarkets and food delivery
The return of the popular Asda 10% off all shopping deal has made headlines, however there are deals available from other supermarkets too, plus food delivery services.
- Costco
- Asda and George
- Iceland
- Morrisons
- Craft Gin Club
- HelloFresh
- Laithwaites
- Mindful Chef
- Gousto
- Ocado – £15 off first order
- Just Eat
- Simply Cook
- Virgin Wines
Restaurants
There are tons of options for getting money off a meal out or takeaway thanks to Blue Light.
- Bill’s
- Cafe Rouge – 25% off
- Prezzo
- Pizza Hut
- Harry Ramsden’s
- Turtle Bay – Save 20%
- YO!– Save 20%
- Toby Carvery – Save 20%
- Bill’s – Save 20%
- KFC – Save 20%
- Beefeater – Save 25%
- Greene King pubs
- Zizzi
- Mcdonalds
- Nando’s
- Las Iguanas – 20% off food bill Sun to Thurs
- Frankie and Benny
- Toby Carvery
- Hungry Horse
- Cafe Nero
- Bella Italia
- Welcome Break
Motoring
Need to save money on a breakdown recovery service or vehicle rental? These firms are signed up to Blue Light!
- MotorFinity
- Arnold Clark car rental
- Hyundai
- RAC
- Seat
- Volkswagen
- Green Flag – 10% off breakdown policies
- JustPark
- AA
Travel
There are some huge names in the travel industry signed up to the Blue Light Card discounts. Whether you want a family holiday or a quick city break it’s well worth taking advantage of these.
- Hotels.com
- Expendia
- Booking.com
- IHG Hotels – includes Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Intercontinental
- Jet2
- Eurocamp
- Top Villas
- Away Resorts
- Parkdean Resorts
- Butlins
- Haven
- Hoseasons
- Forest Holidays
- Lastminute London
- Hard Rock Hotel
- Travelodge
- Village Hotels
- easyJet
- National Express
Days out
- Cadbury World
- Chessington World of Adventures
- London Dungeon
- View from the Shard, London
- Hamleys
- SEALIFE Centre
- Madame Tussauds
- Kew Gardens – Free entry but you need to use the Blue Light Card promo code to prebook
- Virgin Experience Days
- Spa Breaks
- Skegness Fun Fair
- Wowcher
- Blenheim Palace
- Longleat
- Go Ape
- Cheddar Gorge and Caves
- West Midland Safari and Leisure Park
- National Trust
- Warwick Castle
Free tickets to events
Blue Light Card holders can put their name forward for a chance to win free tickets to big events and entertainment.
Last year the scheme saw 85,000 tickets given to members for events such s the No Time To Die premiere, the BRIT Awards and Jimmy Carr’s latest stand-up tour.
In order to be in with a chance of winning tickets you simply need to log in to your account on the Blue Light Card website and sign up to Blue Light Tickets.
Who can get a Blue Light Card?
Wondering if you qualify for a Blue Light Card? Only certain organisations are eligible to get their hands on the Blue Light Card.
- 4×4 Response Ambulance Service
- Blood Bikes
- Border Force
- British Army
- Cave Rescue
- Community First Responders
- Fire Service
- Highways England Traffic Officer
- HM Armed Forces Veterans
- HM Coastguard
- HM Prison Service
- Immigration Enforcement
- Lowland Search and Rescue
- MoD Fire Service
- MoD Police
- Mountain Rescue
- NHS Police
- Red Cross
- Reserve Armed Forces
- RNLI
- Royal Air Force
- Royal Marines
- Royal Navy Search and Rescue
- Social Care Workers
- St Andrews Ambulance
- St John Ambulance
- UK Visas and Immigration
If you are retired then you can still get a Blue Light Card if you are fall under the following categories:
- Armed Forces Veterans – ID required: Armed forces pension, Certificate of Service or Certificate of Discharge
- Retired Police Officers – ID Required: Police pension or NARPO card
- Retired Firefighters – ID required: Firefighters pension
- Retired NHS – ID required: P60 Certificate showing NHS pension
How to register for a Blue Light Card
Getting your hands on a Blue Light Card is easy. Head to the Blue Light Card website and have your work ID or recent payslip showing your eligibility handy.
You will need to pay £4.99 for two years of membership.
How to use a Blue Light Card
Your physical Blue Light Card will be posted to you, however some retailers won’t give you the discount just for showing the card at the checkout.
Some offers require you to purchase a voucher or prebook via the Blue Light Card website. As part of creating your membership you will be given a login so you can access all of the Blue Light discounts.
To find offers log in to your account and search for specific brands in the search bar. You can do this on the website or via the app.
The Blue Light Card Facebook page also provides updates on new and relevant discounts.
What is the Blue Light Card contact number?
There is no customer services phone number for contacting Blue Light Card. You will need to email the team at contact@bluelightcard.co.uk.
Does B&M offer a Blue Light Card discount?
No B&M stores are not currently accepting Blue Light Cards in exchange for a discount.
Does Apple offer a Blue Light Card discount?
Yes Apple does offer a Blue Light Card discount. The terms vary so do head over to your online account to check what the latest deal is.
Cardholders have reported getting as much as 10% off products. However the discounts can be as little as 2%.
