Over 60s discounts: How to get the best offers for seniors in the UK in 2024

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If you or someone you know who is in their 60s then you may be wondering what there is to do to help with the current cost of living crisis. Pension payments may be enough to get by but there are always ways to cut back a range of expenses from groceries to prescription glasses.

In this article, we’ve gathered all of the best over 60s discounts that are currently available in the UK as of April 2024. From supermarkets and health stores to travel and entertainment, we’ve got you covered.

• How to get over 60s discounts?
• Supermarkets
• Transportation and travel
• Senior Railcard
• Free bus pass
• 60+ Oyster Card
• Health and lifestyle
• Boots Over 60s Rewards
• Specsavers discount
• B&Q Diamond Card Discount
• Warm Home Discount
• Entertainment
• Cinema
• The National Trust
• Theatre
• Football
• All your questions about over 60s discounts answered

How to get over 60s discounts?

The majority of the time over 60s discounts are pretty simple to redeem. All you have to do is present your ID (passport or driver’s licence) in the shop when you pay. Or you may need to sign up for special senior cards or schemes online.

Supermarkets

One of the best supermarket discounts for seniors is definitely Iceland. The freezer-food chain offers 10% off for over 60s on Tuesdays. This discount is also available at Iceland’s sister store, The Food Warehouse. The only condition to get the discount is that you must be signed up for the Iceland Bonus Card which is free to do. Simply head to the shop and get your groceries, then when paying show your Bonus Card and ID. The discount is only redeemable in-store.

Co-op also has a similar scheme. It runs a Diamond Day Discount every Tuesday where over 60s with a membership card can get 10% off. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that this is only available at the Midcounties Co-operative stores.

Asda was offering a £1 offer for soup and bread in their cafes for the winter months but this just ended in March. The supermarket has been known to offer cheap food and drinks to over 60s so it’s best to keep your eye out.

Tesco may not offer many discounts in store for seniors but they do have a great initiative with the Clubcard scheme to help you save money on your Senior Railcard. Every £1.50 you earn in Clubcard vouchers can be turned into £3.00 towards your Railcard.

Sainsbury’s also doesn’t have a specific discount for over 60s. But like many other supermarkets, they have some ways to help you save some money during this cost of living crisis. For example, Sainsbury’s ‘Feed Your Family for a Fiver‘ recipe ideas can help you put together a nice meal for less.

Likewise, Morrisons and Lidl also don’t have an over 60s discount. Both do offer ‘Wonky Veg’ boxes to help with the rising food prices. Simply put, they are boxes of fruit and veg that may look a little unconventional but are perfectly fine to eat.

Transportation and travel

One of the areas of your spending that sees the best discounts and offers when you’re over 60 years old is definitely travel. From free bus passes to discounts on rail fares there are plenty of seniors schemes to make the most of.

Senior Railcard

The Senior Railcard gives over 60s a third off of travel on trains in the UK. It costs just £30 for 1 year or £70 for 3 years meaning not only do you save on the normal train prices but you get a railcard for a cheaper price than usual too.

Also, alongside saving on train tickets the Senior Railcard gives you plenty of other exclusive offers and rewards such as £50 to spend on Virgin Wines and £50 off Haven Holidays to name just a few.

Free bus pass

Seniors in the UK are also entitled to a free bus pass. In England and Wales, people are only entitled to claim one once they have retired, in Northern Ireland and Scotland all over 60s get a free bus pass. Simply apply for yours on the government website.

60+ Oyster Card

If you live in London then not only do you get free travel on buses, but also on all Transport for London services with the 60+ Oyster Card.

Health and lifestyle

There are plenty of discounts for seniors when it comes to healthcare and also energy bills, here are some of the most popular:

Boots Over 60s Rewards

Boots offers an Over 60s Rewards scheme which is free to sign up for. You can earn 8 points for every £1 that you spend on Boots brands such as Liz Earl and Joules as well as selected other products. There are also plenty of other exclusive offers including a free Hearing Health Check at Boots and 10% off at Boots Opticians.

Specsavers discount

If you’re looking for a new pair of glasses, over 60s get 20% off at Specsavers. There are a few terms and conditions though, for example, the glasses must be over £70. You can also make the most of a free NHS-funded eye test making both the test and glasses a lot cheaper for seniors.

B&Q Diamond Card Discount

B&Q offer a special scheme just for over 60s called the Diamond Card Discount. Every Wednesday you get 10% discount on a wide range of gardening and Christmas products, valid only in-store.

Warm Home Discount

With energy bills rising we’re all looking for ways to save money on heating our homes. The Warm Home Discount is an initiative offered by the UK government giving a £150 discount on electricity bills. It’s specifically for low-income pensioners struggling with the costs of energy bills in the winter months. Read our comprehensive guide to the Warm Home Discount for all you need to know.

Entertainment

When you’ve retired you probably have plenty of free time on your hands, and what better use of it than going to the cinema or for a day out? Luckily plenty of places offer hefty discounts for over 60s, here are some of the best:

Cinema

Fancy a cheap trip to the cinema? Cineworld has got over 60s covered with their CineSeniors £4.50 tickets which even include free hot drinks and biscuits! Each Wednesday seniors can make their way to their local Cineworld and watch a special screening just for over 60-year-olds. Don’t worry the films that are screened include new releases such as Priscilla and Napoleon.

The National Trust

The National Trust also offers 25% off membership for people over 60s. This means it costs £68.40 rather than £91.20 a year for an Individual and £113.40 instead of £151.20 a year for a Joint membership for two people sharing the same address. However, there are some conditions to get this offer. You must already have been a member for three years or more and be an existing member.

Theatre

The Royal Shakespeare Company has a great scheme for over 65s in which they are offered a 20% discount on seats for selected shows on evening performances on Mondays and Tuesdays as well as all midweek matinees.

All over 60s can make the most of £20 off £66 and £56 tickets at the National Theatre’s midweek matinee shows in their Lyttelton and Olivier theatres. As well as these well-known theatre production companies, there are also various discounts to be found locally such as at the Theatre Royal Glasgow and the Birmingham Hippodrome.

Football

If you’re an avid football fan and usually buy a season ticket, the good news is there are usually senior discounts offered. For example, Chelsea FC offers over 50% off on senior season tickets. Manchester United also offers over 65s a 50% discount on season tickets and Premier League home games. The list goes on, so it’s best to check with your local football team whether you can be saving a fair amount on your tickets.

All your questions about over 60s discounts answered

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