The WeSalute+ ID Card: Your Secure Military ID for Military Discounts and Other Benefits Nationwide
At WeSalute, our first priority is to protect our members’ privacy.
Did you know that U.S. active duty members and military veterans report ID theft at twice the rate of the general public? Military and veterans are a population particularly vulnerable to fraudsters.
Having your identity stolen can prove to be very costly, yet very lucrative for the fraudsters. It takes only a second for a fraudster to take a mobile phone shot or scan of your sensitive military credential and put your personal information at risk of being shared or sold to third-parties or, even worse, having your identity stolen.
According to the most recent data from the Federal Trade Commission, veterans reported $350 million in total fraud losses in 2023, up nearly $60 million from the previous year’s $292 million. Military and veteran consumers filed over 93,000 fraud complaints, including 42,766 imposter scams.
With WeSalute, you can now proudly and safely show you served with the WeSalute+ ID Card as your secure military ID when redeeming military discounts, offers, and other benefits both locally and nationwide.
Most importantly, with the WeSalute+ ID Card as your secure military ID, there is no need to share or expose your sensitive personal information (PII) on your military credentials, such as a DD214, to simply get a military discount.
Protecting the Privacy of Our Service Communities: Healthcare, First Responders, Educators, and Students
Just like the military community, those who serve our communities every day are increasingly targeted by fraudsters and identity thieves. Nurses, Medical Professionals, First Responders, Public Servants, Teachers, and Students are frequently required to show proof of eligibility to redeem everyday discounts, but doing so shouldn't mean compromising your personal data.
Flashing a workplace badge, a state medical license, an official government ID, or a school credential introduces significant privacy risks. These documents often display sensitive personal identifiable information (PII), such as employee identification numbers, professional license numbers, or student ID codes. In a matter of seconds, a smartphone scan or photo of your workplace or school ID can put your identity at risk.
As part of our commitment to A Real Thank You®, WeSalute extends these same secure privacy protections to our broader service communities. With your personalized WeSalute+ ID Card, you can securely verify your professional or student status at checkouts nationwide. You get to enjoy the hard-earned benefits and tangible savings you deserve, with the peace of mind that your sensitive professional credentials remain completely shielded.
How do I get my secure WeSalute+ ID Card?
When you signup for your WeSalute+ ID Card (formerly Veterans Advantage's VetRewards Card) your military, professional, or student status will be verified by WeSalute using our secure privacy-enhanced proprietary technology with permissions granted to access authoritative verification sources. Once your eligibility status is verified and confirmed, you'll receive your new WeSalute+ ID Card as your secure ID.
Your WeSalute+ ID Card is personalized with only your full name and your specific service group or military branch so you can show it and safely be identified to receive your benefits.
Family members of the current or former serviceperson are also eligible for the WeSalute+ ID Card, personalized with their own name and family members' branch of service.
Here's what one recent WeSalute+ ID Card member had to say:
"My wife and two adult daughters have used our WeSalute+ ID Cards at numerous local companies and saved thousands of dollars.”
Stan Salot
U.S. Army Veteran
WeSalute+ ID Card Member
