Great 'What discounts can I get now I'm over 60?' Hunt

Former_MSE_Natasha · 30 March 2010 at 1:03PM

Around a fifth of the population are 60 years old or over, so it's no wonder some companies (plus the Government) offer extra discounts and incentives to tempt the group's custom and loyalty. So we'd like to tap MoneySavers' knowledge for where these discounts, savings and promotions can be had.

Examples include annual winter fuel payments between £125 and £400, the Freedom TFL travel pass if you live in a London borough and 10% off Boots brand products if you join its free health club.

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scotsbob · 6 April 2010 at 10:56PM

50% discount for entry to the Luss Highland Games. You get in for £3 instead of £6. A cracking deal.

youvesavedmealot · 6 April 2010 at 10:56PM

Focus do it all give a discount card to over 60s - think you get 15% off everything you buy.

lechat · 6 April 2010 at 11:23PM

B&Q 10% discount every Wednesday with the age 60+ card:

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/templates/content_lookup.jsp?content=/content/support/services/diamond_card/index.jsp

greencode · 6 April 2010 at 11:29PM

A tiny saving but one I managed to find for my mum and dad (both over 60). They have their dog insured with Petplan and you can get a £1 a month discount on your dog insurance (£0.50 for cats). If it's not already been a applied to your account then call them and they'll apply it from your previous renewal date, therefore giving you a reduction in your monthly payments until your next renewal date. Not much of a saving I know but as a famous supermarket once said "every little helps"

Ypaymore · 7 April 2010 at 1:45AM

On the Travel front you can get

Half price fares on National Express.
http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/offers/routesixty.cfm

Cheaper Train Fares if you buy a senior rail card.
http://www.senior-railcard.co.uk/

and last but not least Free Local Bus Travel.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensionsandretirementplanning/TravelAndLeisure/TravellingAtHomeAndAbroad/DG_10026845

Ypaymore · 7 April 2010 at 2:13AM

In BOURNEMOUTH, Dorset you can receive a discount on a selection of leisure activities.
It’s FREE to join and is available to both residents and non-residents of Bournemouth.

http://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/Visitors/Freestyle/default.asp

PP60 · 7 April 2010 at 7:04AM

The Boots discount for over 60's has been mentioned, but it is so easy to set up.
At the till you just need to show proof of age along with your Boots card and they set it up there and then.
You then get discount on all Boots products and best of all you get the discount of the Boots meal deal, which is brilliant value.

ampersand · 7 April 2010 at 7:09AM

A good first post PP60 - and Welcome :Tto the wonderful world of mse. I will do this today, if I leave car and take bus-passy ride to B StE market day, which I am considering.