tastecard

The forces community gets 60 days of tastecard completely free — no payment details required, no catch. That's two months of 2-for-1 meals, 25% off food and drinks, 50% off pizza delivery, and a string of other perks at thousands of restaurants across the UK. Here's what it covers and how to claim it.

What Is tastecard?

tastecard is a membership dining club. Pay a monthly or annual subscription and you get access to discounts at over 6,000 restaurants across the UK and Ireland — a mix of well-known chains and independent local restaurants. The core offer is either 2-for-1 meals or 25% off the total food and drinks bill, depending on the restaurant. On top of dining, tastecard includes 25% off barista-made drinks at Caffè Nero and thousands of independent coffee shops, 50% off pizza delivery from Domino's, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut Delivery (on orders over £30), and a cinema discount of up to 40% off at selected cinemas. Membership normally costs £7.99 a month or £34.99 a year.

Chains in the scheme include PizzaExpress, Prezzo, Zizzi, Bella Italia, Frankie and Benny's, Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Burger King, Morrisons Café and Krispy Kreme — alongside thousands of independents. The app lets you search by postcode to find participating restaurants nearby. Tastecard's own figures suggest 85% of people in the UK live within five minutes of a participating restaurant.

The tastecard Forces Offer – 60 Days Free

Serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families can claim 60 days of tastecard membership for free. That's two full months — no subscription fee, no payment details needed upfront. You get the complete tastecard membership during the trial, including all dining discounts, the coffee benefit, pizza delivery savings and cinema deals.

At £7.99 a month, the free trial is worth around £16 in membership value before you've eaten anywhere. One family meal out using 2-for-1 at a mid-range chain restaurant easily covers that several times over. The average saving per meal claimed by tastecard members is around £23 — so a couple of dinners out during the 60-day period and you're well ahead.

Who Is Eligible?

The 60-day free trial is available to serving personnel across all branches of the British Armed Forces — Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines. Reservists are included. Veterans are also eligible. Military families — spouses, partners and dependants — can claim too. The offer is for new tastecard members, or those who haven't held a free trial or active membership in the last 12 months.

How to Claim Your 60 Days Free

1. Check the current offer link on this page — the deals panel above shows the live tastecard forces offer.
2. Click through to tastecard's website and sign up for your free 60-day trial.
3. Download the tastecard app (available on Apple and Android).
4. Search for participating restaurants near you using your postcode.
5. When dining out, let the restaurant know you have a tastecard when you book. Show your digital card on the app when the bill arrives.
6. For pizza delivery, coffee and cinema deals, access the relevant offers through the app and follow the redemption instructions for each partner.

One practical tip: always mention you have a tastecard when booking or ordering, rather than at the end of the meal. A small number of restaurants have restrictions on when discounts apply, and it's easier to know upfront than at the bill stage.

What's Included in the tastecard Membership?

The full tastecard membership covers a lot of ground beyond just restaurant meals. Here's what forces members get access to during the 60-day free trial:

• 2-for-1 meals or 25% off food and drinks at 6,000+ restaurants across the UK and Ireland
• 25% off barista-made drinks at Caffè Nero and thousands of independent coffee shops, seven days a week
• 50% off pizza delivery from Domino's, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut Delivery on orders over £30
• Up to 40% off cinema tickets at selected cinemas
• Discounts on days out and experiences including theme parks, SEA LIFE centres and city attractions

For forces families who eat out regularly — or even grab a coffee a few times a week — the savings across a 60-day trial add up fast. The coffee benefit alone is worth having if you're near a Caffè Nero. For days out with kids, the entertainment and attraction discounts extend the value further. The Entertainment section has more forces deals on cinema and days out if you want to stack savings on top.

Is tastecard Worth It After the Free Trial?

After 60 days, tastecard costs £7.99 a month or £34.99 a year. Whether it's worth continuing depends on how often you eat out. Tastecard carries a Trustpilot rating of 4.3 out of 5 from over 40,000 reviews — strong for a subscription service. The key is using it at restaurants you'd actually visit anyway rather than going somewhere specifically because it's in the scheme.

For forces families with kids, the combination of restaurant discounts, pizza delivery savings and cinema deals makes the annual £34.99 easy to justify. A single family meal out using 2-for-1 at PizzaExpress or Prezzo covers the annual cost. Anyone commuting or near a Caffè Nero regularly could get close to that in coffee savings alone across a year.

If you want a straight military discount at a sit-down restaurant without a subscription, the Nando's military discount gives serving personnel 20% off with no membership needed. For pub dining, Greene King has forces deals worth checking too.

Tips to Get the Most Out of Your 60 Days

• Use the app to find restaurants before choosing where to eat — it searches by postcode and shows available offers.
• Always tell the restaurant you have a tastecard when booking, not just at the bill.
• Stack the coffee benefit into your daily routine — 25% off every coffee adds up quickly across 60 days.
• Use the pizza delivery discount on larger orders to maximise the 50% off benefit (minimum £30 spend applies).
• Check cinema and days out offers through the app before booking tickets independently.
• If you decide not to continue after the trial, cancel before the 60 days are up to avoid being charged.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do forces personnel get 60 days of tastecard free?

Use the offer link on this page to access the tastecard forces trial. Sign up through the link, download the app, and your 60-day free membership activates immediately. No payment details are required to start the trial.

Is the tastecard forces offer available to veterans?

Yes. Veterans are eligible for the 60-day free tastecard trial alongside serving personnel, reservists and military families. The offer is for new members or those who haven't held a free trial or active membership in the last 12 months.

What restaurants are included with tastecard?

Over 6,000 restaurants across the UK and Ireland are part of the scheme. Chains include PizzaExpress, Prezzo, Zizzi, Bella Italia, Frankie and Benny's, Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Burger King, Morrisons Café and Krispy Kreme. Thousands of independent restaurants are also included. Use the tastecard app to search by postcode for participating venues near you.

What's the difference between 2-for-1 and 25% off?

The offer available depends on the restaurant. Most venues offer either 2-for-1 on meals (one person eats free) or 25% off the total food and drinks bill. Which one applies is shown on each restaurant's listing in the tastecard app. For larger groups, 25% off the whole bill often works out better value than 2-for-1.

How much does tastecard cost after the free trial?

After the 60-day free trial, tastecard costs £7.99 a month or £34.99 for an annual membership. The annual option works out at under £3 a month. You can cancel before the trial ends to avoid any charge.

Does tastecard include coffee discounts?

Yes. tastecard membership includes 25% off barista-made drinks at Caffè Nero and thousands of independent coffee shops across the UK, available seven days a week. The coffee benefit is accessed through the tastecard app.

Can I use tastecard for pizza delivery?

Yes. tastecard members get 50% off pizza delivery from Domino's, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut Delivery on orders of £30 or more. The discount is redeemed through the tastecard app.

More Forces Deals You Might Like

For a military discount at a restaurant without any membership needed, the Nando's military discount gives 20% off for serving personnel — one of the better straight dining discounts out there. For pub meals and family dining, Greene King has forces deals across their pubs and restaurants. The Food and Drink section covers the full range of current restaurant and takeaway offers for the forces community, and the Entertainment page has cinema and days out deals to pair alongside your tastecard benefits.