20% Off AAFES Military Star Card Purchases for New Applicants
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is offering 20% savings to new customers signing up for a Military Star Card credit account in early 2025.
Army & Air Force Exchange Service outlets such as the Base Exchange, Post Exchange, Military Clothing Sales, and other retail operations have long served military members and their families, offering stateside and overseas military communities alike an alternative to (or replacement at overseas locations) big box retailers.
BX/PX shopping privileges are important because the goods sold there are typically sold at a competitive price and without sales taxes being applied. But in addition to this benefit, shoppers may also qualify for a store credit card called the Military Star Card, which allows qualifying patrons the ability to buy BX/PX items on credit.
And in early 2025 there are additional perks for new Star Card customers.
Military Star Card Savings Program January 2025
In January 2025, Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can “save 20% on all first-day purchases when they open and use a new MILITARY STAR account according to AAFES.
From January 16-23 2025, new cardholders may qualify to receive the 20% off their first-day Star Card purchases, which is 10% higher than existing card holders get.
What To Know
- The 20% discount applies to purchases made everywhere the MILITARY STAR card is accepted, including all exchanges, commissaries, and ShopMyExchange.com.
- Cardholders earn 2% in rewards points for MILITARY STAR purchases.
- Customers earn a $20 reward for every 2,000 points accrued.
- The points/rewards offer does not include lines of credit for Military Clothing.
Other Ongoing AAFES Discounts
In addition to the perks listed above, the following options are offered year-round:
- Promotional 0% interest offers
- Exclusive savings just for cardholders
- Free standard shipping on shopmyexchange.com, myNavyExchange.com and ShopCGX.com
- 5 cents off per gallon of fuel every day (purchased via AAFES)
- 10% off at Exchange restaurants every day
Who Qualifies for a Military Star Card?
- Military personnel and families
- DoD Civilians
- Purple Heart recipients
- Disabled Veterans
- Veterans who received an Honorable or general under Honorable conditions discharge have online shopping privileges.
This line of credit “is designed to assist you with your financial needs, whether it’s an everyday purchase or one unique to your military lifestyle, such as PCS, deployment or retirement items” according to AAFES.
About the author
Editor-in-Chief Joe Wallace is a 13-year veteran of the United States Air Force and a former reporter/editor for Air Force Television News and the Pentagon Channel. His freelance work includes contract work for Motorola, VALoans.com, and Credit Karma. He is co-founder of Dim Art House in Springfield, Illinois, and spends his non-writing time as an abstract painter, independent publisher, and occasional filmmaker.
