The best ways to save at Lowe's
Lowe's rewards, military discount, price matching, and seasonal clearance stack into meaningful savings on any project.
- Lowe's offers a standing everyday military and first-responder discount on eligible purchases.
- Price matching applies to both local and online competitors.
- Seasonal clearance on plants, patio, and outdoor gear runs deep.
- The rewards program and store card earn on every purchase.
- Open-box appliances and clearance price endings signal the real markdowns.
Claim the everyday discount
Lowe's offers a standing discount for military and first responders on eligible purchases — one of the more generous everyday programs in the category, applied automatically once you verify your status.
Enroll once through the account setup and the discount follows your purchases from then on — see our military discount guide for how to verify and what qualifies.
Use the price match
Lowe's matches the current price of local and online competitors on identical, in-stock items. Bring the competitor's ad, listing, or app screen to the register or service desk and ask — it applies whether you shop Home Depot or Lowe's.
Combined with the rewards program that earns on every purchase, it keeps project costs down without waiting for a sale. Our price-matching guide covers exactly what proof to bring.
Raid seasonal clearance
End-of-season markdowns on plants, patio furniture, grills, and holiday goods are steep. Timing outdoor purchases to fall clearance and storing them for next year is one of the biggest levers at Lowe's.
Clearance price endings are a tell — certain final digits signal a last markdown that won't drop further. See our outdoor savings guide for what stores well over winter.
Talk to the pro desk
For large or repeat orders, Lowe's pro desk offers volume pricing and bulk quotes that beat shelf prices, plus a pro loyalty program. You don't need a contractor license — a big DIY project like flooring or a deck qualifies.
Get a quote on the full material list before buying piecemeal; the volume discount on one large order often beats grabbing items across several trips — the same approach as our home improvement guide.
Shop open-box appliances
Lowe's discounts open-box, floor-model, and scratch-and-dent appliances, often significantly, while keeping the manufacturer warranty. For a fridge or washer where a minor cosmetic mark doesn't matter, it's a large saving.
Ask what open-box or clearance appliances are available in store — they're not always featured online — and inspect the unit's condition and warranty before buying, per our appliance guide.