Hyundai gives a $500 bonus on any new Hyundai to active duty, Reserve, National Guard, retirees and veterans, and a spouse can use the member's status. It states no time limit after separation, but you must verify through ID.me and give the dealer that email, and the current terms end December 31, 2026.
Veterans: Yes.
Active duty, Reserve, National Guard, retirees and veterans of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy qualify, and the buyer's spouse can be the one with that status. Hyundai does not mention the Space Force, surviving spouses, Gold Star families or caregivers.
Not stated by Hyundai: veterans rated 100 percent disabled, surviving spouse, Gold Star family, dependents and caregivers.
Hyundai checks military status through ID.me, then the dealer.
You verify through ID.me online, and only a Hyundai dealer can apply the bonus.
The military discount is not always the lowest price. Compare it with these before you buy.
Negotiate the vehicle price first, then ask the dealer to show the $500 military bonus as its own line on the buyer's order. If you also qualify as a first responder, compare both totals, since Hyundai lets you use only one of the two programs.
Hyundai's terms bar combining the bonus with Hyundai Circle plan pricing or its First Responders Program. They list no other conflicts, so ask the dealer which current incentives still apply.
Exchange availability was not confirmed. Do not assume the same vehicle or offer is available there.
Hyundai's current terms run January 7 to December 31, 2026. No separate holiday offer is posted.
Military discounts at similar brands, from our checked data.
| Brand | Rate | Cap | Veterans | Verifier | Spouse of a veteran | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | $500 bonus toward the purchase or lease of a new Hyundai | No cap confirmed | Yes | ID.me, then the dealer | Yes | Online, At dealers |
| Discount Tire | 5 percent off tire and wheel products, after other discounts and before tax | No cap confirmed | Yes | ID.me | Not stated by Discount Tire | Online |
| GM (Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac) | Amount varies by vehicle and is not posted for most models; GM lists $1,000 on the 2025 Cadillac XT4 and XT6 | Two eligible new vehicle purchases or leases per calendar year | Yes | ID.me, then a GM authorization number | Limited | Online, At dealers |
| AutoZone | 10 percent off in-store purchases | No cap confirmed | Limited: AutoZone names active and retired members and asks for proof of veteran status | In-store check by AutoZone staff | Not stated by AutoZone | In store |
| Ford and Lincoln | Cash reward varies by ZIP code and eligible vehicle | Five eligible vehicle purchases or leases per calendar year | Limited: Within 24 months of separation | ID.me, then dealer certificate | Limited | Online, At dealers |
This year's offer: announced.
| Offer | Start | End | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 program period | $500 bonus |
Hyundai's page says to try again. For verification problems it sends you to ID.me's help center to open a support ticket.
Give the dealer the email address you used with ID.me. Hyundai's FAQ says a military ID card alone does not replace online verification.
Demo, service and rental vehicles are excluded. Choose a new vehicle from dealer stock.
The military bonus does not combine with Hyundai's First Responders Program. Ask for the program that saves you more on that deal.
The automobile allowance can pay up to $27,908.90 toward a qualifying specially equipped vehicle. VA pays the seller directly. Specific service-connected disability requirements apply; a rating alone does not establish eligibility.
Check VA eligibility before agreeing to a vehicle purchase.
Yes. Hyundai names veterans of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, National Guard and Reserves and does not state a time limit after separation.
$500 toward the purchase or lease of any new Hyundai model, including electrified models. On a loan it goes toward the down payment.
Yes. Hyundai's terms say the customer or the customer's spouse must have the qualifying military status, and each must verify through ID.me.
No. Hyundai requires ID.me verification and says an ID card alone does not meet its online security checks.
The current terms run from January 7 to December 31, 2026.