Save $ – Here is Over 100 Places Where Seniors Get Discounts

Are you a baby boomer and 55 plus years old? If yes, here is a list of retailers featuring new and improved discounts exclusively for the 55 and older crowd.  I have composed a list by category and then alphabetically of senior savings that will help you keep more cash in your pocket.

Restaurants

Applebee’s:  15% off  with Golden Apple Card (60+)
Arby’s:  10% off (55+)
Ben & Jerry’s:  10% off (60+)
Bennigan’s:  discount varies by location
Bob’s Big Boy:  discount varies by location (60+)
Boston Market:  10% off (65+)
Burger King:  10% off (60+)
Captain D’s Seafood:  discount varies on location (62+)
Chick-Fil-A:  10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
Chili’s:  10% off (55+)
CiCi’s Pizza:  10% off (60+)
Culver’s:  10% off (60+)
Denny’s:  10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
Dunkin’ Donuts:  10% off or free coffee (55+)
Einstein’s  Bagels:  10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
Fuddrucker’s:  10% off any senior platter (55+)
Gatti’s Pizza:  10% off (60+)
Golden Corral:  10% off (60+)
Hardee’s:  $0.33 beverages everyday  (65+)
IHOP:  10% off (55+)
Jack in the Box:  up to 20% off (55+)
KFC:  free small drink with any meal (55+)
Krispy Kreme:  10% off (50+)
Long John Silver’s:  various discounts at participating locations  (55+)
McDonald’s:  discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
Mrs. Fields:  10% off at participating locations (60+)
Shoney’s:  10% off
Sonic:  10% off or free beverage (60+)
Steak ‘n Shake:  10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
Subway:  10% off (60+)
Sweet Tomatoes:  10% off (62+)
Taco Bell:  5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
TCBY:  10% off (55+)
Tea Room Cafe:  10% off (50+)
Village Inn:  10% off (60+)
Waffle House:  10% off every Monday (60+)
Wendy’s:  10% off (55+)
White Castle:  10% off (62+)  

Retail and Apparel

Banana  Republic:  10% off (50+)
Bealls:  20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)
Belk’s:  15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
Big Lots:  10% off (Update from reader – Big Lots is currently not providing any discounts).
Bon-Ton Department Stores:  15% off on senior discount days (55+)
C.J. Banks:  10% off every Wednesday (60+)
Clarks:  10% off (62+)
Dress Barn:  10% off (55+)
Goodwill:  10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Hallmark:  10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kohl’s:  15% off  (60+)
Modell’s Sporting Goods:  10% off
Rite Aid:  10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
Ross Stores:  10% off every Tuesday (55+)
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores:  up to 50% off (55+)
Stein Mart:  20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every  month (55+)

Grocery

Albertson’s:  10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+)
American Discount Stores:  10% off every Monday (50+)
Compare Foods Supermarket:  10% off every Wednesday (60+)
DeCicco Family Markets:  5% off every Wednesday (60+)
Food Lion:  6% off every Monday (60+)
Fry’s Supermarket:  free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+) Farm Fresh 5% every Tuesday and ThursdaysGreat Valu Food Store:  5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Gristedes Supermarket:  10% off every Tuesday (60+)
Harris Teeter:  5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Hy-Vee:  5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kroger:  10% off (date varies by location)
Morton Williams Supermarket:  5% off every Tuesday (60+)
The Plant Shed:  10% off every Tuesday (50+)
Publix:  5% off every Wednesday (55+)
Rogers Marketplace:  5% off every Thursday (60+)
Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace:  5% off (62+) 
Travel

Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+)
Alamo:  up to 25% off for AARP members
American Airlines:  various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount) Amtrak:  15% off (62+)
Avis:  up to 25% off for AARP members
Best Western:  10% off (55+)
Budget Rental Cars:  10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)
Cambria Suites:  20%-30% off (60+)
Clarion:  20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Inn:  20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Suites:  20%-30% off (60+)
Continental Airlines:  no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club  & special fares for select destinations
Dollar Rent-A-Car:  10% off (50+)
Econo Lodge:  20%-30% off (60+)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car:  5% off for AARP members
Greyhound:  5% off (62+)
Hampton Inns & Suites:  10% off when booked 72 hours in advance
Hertz:  up to 25% off for AARP members
Holiday Inn:  10%-30% off depending on location (62+)
Hyatt Hotels:  25%-50% off (62+)
InterContinental Hotels Group:  various discounts at all hotels (65+)
Mainstay Suites:  10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+);  20%-30% off (60+) Marriott Hotels:  15% off (62+)
Motel 6:  10% off (60+)
Myrtle Beach Resort:  10% off (55+)
National Rent-A-Car:  up to 30% off for AARP members
Quality Inn:  20%-30% off (60+)
Rodeway Inn:  20%-30% off (60+)
Sleep Inn:  20%-30% off (60+)
Southwest Airlines:  various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Trailways Transportation System:  various discounts for ages 50 and up
United Airlines:  various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before  booking for discount)
U.S. Airways:  various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before  booking for discount) 

Activities & Entertainment

AMC Theaters:  up to 30% off (55+)
Bally Total Fitness:  up to $100 off memberships (62+)
Busch Gardens Tampa:  $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
Carmike Cinemas:  35% off (65+)
Cinemark/Century Theaters:  up to 35% off
U.S. National Parks:  $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
Regal Cinemas:  30% off

Ripley’s Believe it or Not:  @ off one-day ticket (55+)

SeaWorld Orlando:  $3 off one-day tickets (50+)  

Cell Phone Discounts

AT&T:  Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month (65+)
Jitterbug:  $10/month cell phone service (50+)
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+).   

Miscellaneous

Great Clips:  $3 off haircuts (60+)
Super Cuts:  $2 off haircuts (60+)

Since many senior discounts are not advertised to the public, my advice if you are over 55 is to ALWAYS ask a sales associate if that store provides a senior discount.  That way, you can be sure to get the most bang for your buck. 

Don Redinius, Author – The New Era of Financial Success, Process Management for Team Members and a contributing author to Six Sigma for Dummies.