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The UK’s dedicated rewards and discounts service for those working, and retired from, the emergency services, NHS, social care sector, teaching community and the armed forces.
Access to events and tickets
Unlock access to first-come, first-served tickets, event ballots and Member Days across music, sports, comedy and family days out.
A community that cares
We want to show real appreciation for your service, bringing together a community of frontline workers that feel valued and supported.
You could save £3,126* a year
With big savings across your favourite brands, you can save BIG using your Blue Light Card.
Who’s eligible
Ready to unlock access to our discounts, exclusive events and tickets? Check below to see if you’re eligible for a Blue Light Card.
The below list includes both active and retired (except Homelessness Workforce).
- MoD Civil Servants
- MoD Fire Service
- MoD Police
- Mountain Rescue
- Homelessness Workforce
- Optometrists
- Police including retired
- Pharmacy
- Red Cross
- Royal Air Force
- Royal Marines
- Royal Navy
- Search and Rescue
- Social Care Workers
- Retired Social Care Workers
- Teaching Community
- Retired Teaching Community
How it works
Step 1
Select your service from the list of services on our registration page.
Step 2
Tell us about you and get verified using a work email address, a work ID or a payslip.
Step 3
Pay just £4.99 and enjoy thousands of discounts online and in-store for 2 years.
FAQs
What is Blue Light Card?
Blue Light Card is the number 1 discount service for eligible frontline workers in the UK; including NHS staff, emergency services, social care workers, teachers, armed forces and police. Our valued members can access exclusive savings from thousands of brands across everyday shopping, fashion, travel, motoring, days out, home and lifestyle categories.
Trusted by millions of members across the UK, Blue Light Card has become a well known way to save with recognised retailers and household names. It is designed to give everyday value to the people who support communities nationwide, making it a popular choice for reliable and genuine member discounts.
How do I join Blue Light Card?
You will need to register online to join Blue Light Card. It costs just £4.99 for two years' access to our dedicated rewards service. Unlocking thousands of discounts, exclusive events and free tickets. Ready to apply? Start your sign up journey here.
Who can apply for a Blue Light Card
Blue Light Card is available for those who work or have retired from the emergency services, NHS, social care sector, teaching community, the armed forces, and many other key sectors that serve our communities. Check to see if you're eligible here.
How will my employment be verified?
How will my eligibility be verified?
There are two ways we verify your eligibility:
- Instant Email Verification: If you have a recognised work email, such as NHS or emergency services domains, you will be verified instantly when you sign up.
- Document Upload: If email verification is not possible, you can upload proof of employment. This includes a work ID badge, recent payslip, or official letter showing your name, employer, and role. Our team will then review your documents and verify your membership; this typically is done within 7 days.
Please note: During busy periods, processing times may vary slightly.
What discounts can I access with Blue Light Card?
Our members have access to over 15,000 discounts with local, regional and national UK brands. These discounts are available online and in-store across many categories. If you head to the top of our homepage, you can browse some of the offers available across a variety of categories in our 'discover savings' section.
Where can I find more information or get support?
If you have any further questions, you can visit our Help Centre to view all of our FAQs. If you still need help after checking there, you can submit a request to contact a member of our team directly.
How much do Blue Light Card members save per year?
On average, members could save £3,126 a year with their Blue Light Card.*
*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 for 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.
Get more with the Blue Light Card app
With our app, you can easily search for stores or brands right at your fingertips. The app also gives you access to your virtual card so you can always get discounts on the go - even if you’ve left your physical card at home.
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*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 for 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.
