Benefit overview
Curious about how online shopping benefits for veterans work? Read on to learn about this benefit.
Since 2017, authorized veterans have been eligible to shop for discounted goods and services online through the military exchanges.
Yes. Veterans’ online shopping privileges exclude the purchase of uniforms, alcohol and tobacco products.
Eligible veterans can shop at:
- AAFES (Army and Air Force Exchange Service): ShopMyExchange.com/
- MCX (Marine Corps Exchange):MyMCX.com/
- NEX (Navy Exchange):MyNavyExchange.com/
- CGX (Coast Guard Exchange):ShopCGX.com
Veterans can shop at all exchange websites.
They must complete an online verification to be authorized for this benefit. The exchanges then compare the information with a database of eligible customers.
The benefit only allows authorized veterans to shop online. It does not include family members.
No.
They can visit their online exchange to verify eligibility and shop.
No. These veterans retain the same in-store and online privileges they have always had.
It allows all honorably discharged veterans access to shop the military exchanges online.
The exchanges provide customer service through their websites, as well as by email, chat and phone.
