Firstly, thank you so much for your service!
UPDATE: DECEMBER 4TH 2023.
Due to our service discount being leaked, we have changed our service discount scheme. Whilst we have always informally extended this discount to first responders (we have one of those on staff as well as a military vet) this is now formally incorporated as per the below criteria.
Eligibility:
- Serving or retired personnel from any NATO or NATO aligned military (not PMCs)
- Serving or retirned first responders/emergency services personnel- volunteer, fulltime or part-time
- EMS, paramedics & EMTs
- Firefighters
- Police Officers
- Mountain Rescue
- Search & Rescue
- Lifeboat & Coastguard
- SES (Australia)
In order to be eligible for our service discount. All users must.
-Have an active account on Abuniverse.com
-Must have provided evidence of service as listed below via Abucares.com
You can use the button above to submit a ticket. Within it, attach a photo or scan of your identification. Once your discount is activated the verification evidence is deleted for data protection.
Military:
US Customers
If you're in active duty, your current ID or LES will serve for verification.
If you're a veteran, we can verify you based on your DD214. Your VA ID or similar may also be considered.
You may redact your SSN, but we do need to see at least your full name and proof of honorable or ongoing service. Once you're verified, we'll provide you with a discount code, which can be entered on all future orders with us. If you are posted overseas please reach out and we can transfer your discount to one of our other regions
UK Customers
If you are currently serving, please send your current ID.
If you're a veteran, please send proof of discharge papers, or similar which shows past honorable service.
We will also accept most Military Discount program IDs.
You may blank out sensitive information, but please make sure we can see your full name on your ID or other proof of service.
We also accept Blue Light Cards for emergency responders and other eligible roles.
All other regions
If you are currently serving, please send your current ID.
If you're a veteran, please provide your discharge papers, or similar which shows past honorable service.
First Responders:
- Service photo ID- please slightly deface photos on ID that could be used for impersonation
- Evidence of registration as a paramedic
- Evidence of employment/membership of a relevant organisation (e.g. volunteer search & rescue organisation)