"More than 15,000 former members of the UK's armed forces have successfully applied for a digital version of their veterans ID card since its launch in October, according to the Government Digital Service (GDS). However this is less than 1 percent of the 1.8 million former forces personnel who are eligible for the physical Veteran Card. These physical cards have been automatically issued to those leaving the armed forces since 2019. Those who left the armed forces before then can apply for one for free."
"The optional digital card, which the government had originally planned to launch in the summer of 2025, is held within the GOV.UK One Login app. Unlike the physical card, it cannot be used as photo identity for domestic British Airways flights or in applications for a Veterans Railcard for discounted rail tickets. And despite being digital, it cannot currently be used online, meaning it is limited to some in-person uses, such as registering as a veteran with a doctor or claiming cheaper entry to some museums."
About 15,000 former service members have applied for the optional digital veterans ID, under 1% of the 1.8 million eligible for the physical Veteran Card. Physical cards have been automatically issued to those leaving since 2019, with earlier leavers able to apply free. The digital card is stored in the GOV.UK One Login app and cannot serve as photo ID for domestic British Airways flights or for Veterans Railcard applications. The digital card cannot currently be used online and is limited to some in-person uses such as GP registration or discounted museum entry. The government plans to rebrand the app as GOV.UK Wallet and has started testing a digital driving license with the DVLA. GDS is developing programmatic verification to enable online use and will involve third-party providers in tests later this year.
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