Sling TV Military Discount 2026: How to Get It and How Much You Save
For people serving for the country, many shops and businesses offer military discounts and rebates in thanks. In-store, it’s easy to get those discounts. But for online merchants like streaming services, it can be hard to tell which customers have actually served in the military. They have to rely on third-party authenticators to help deliver their promos to their intended military customers. That’s why, for Sling TV, we’ll be discussing one way through which you can avail of that discount.
Does Sling offer a military discount?
No, unfortunately, Sling doesn’t offer a military discount. However, you can get up to $7.50 cashback from your Sling TV plan through ID.me.
Before signing up for ID.me, you must first be 18 years of age or older, have cookies enabled on your web browser, have a PayPal account and access to the email address linked to that same PayPal account. Avoid opening another website while making your purchase so as not to affect the redirection process.
How to claim the cash back, step by step
1. Go to the ID.me website and scroll down to the bottom. Click Sign in or create an account.
2. You’ll be directed to the sign in page. If you don’t have an ID.me account yet, click on “Create a wallet”.
3. Create an account by inputting your email address and the password you’ll use to sign in. Use an email address linked to a PayPal account – this is how they’ll deposit their cash back.
4. Confirm your email address by checking your email for the verification link, or by inputting the verification code in the email.
5. Once confirmed, set up the multi-factor authentication method of your choice. You can choose to get a text message or phone call, or download the ID.me Authenticator mobile app for alternate methods like push notifications and code generation.
6. After activating your MFA method of choice, you can add a back-up method for additional security, or proceed to the ID.me website by clicking No.
7. You’ll be redirected to the front page. Click the Shop button on the top header to find available deals.
8. Search for Sling TV on the Search bar.
9. You should be redirected to this page. Scroll down to look for specific packages or press Activate up to $7.50 cash back.
10. Once clicked, ID.me will redirect you to the Sling sign-up page. Follow the Sling sign-up procedure as usual.
11. Check your cash back through your wallet back in ID.me. The cash back should reflect in your ID.me wallet within three business days.
Which Sling plan should you get?
Get Sling Orange if you’re looking for a live TV plan only for yourself. This plan limits you to one screen at a time, but you can enjoy sports channels anywhere in the country as long as you have a reliable internet connection. Sling Orange costs $45.99/month.
If you’re looking to stay up-to-date with more news channels, Sling Blue would be a better choice. You can keep up with all the latest news through its line-up of local channels, and you can stream on three devices at the same time. Note: Depending on the available local channels, there’s an additional $4-$9 programming fee tacked on. Sling Blue starts at $45.99/month.
If you have trouble deciding, you can decide to combine both plans through Sling Orange & Blue. Sling Orange & Blue costs at $60.99, but currently Sling offers the combo at 50% off, or $29.99/month.
What channels do you actually get?
If you subscribe to Sling Orange, you get 30+ live channels. Most of the selection includes channels owned by Disney, such as sports network ESPN, ESPN 2, and of course, Disney Channel. This means that Sling Orange is best for sports fans.
If you decide on picking Sling Blue, you get a selection of 40+ news and entertainment channels. This includes your local ABC, NBC, or Fox, letting you stay up to date with local events and the weather.
If you want both, you can just pick Sling Orange & Blue, which combines both line-ups.
FAQ
Can you get the Sling cash back without a government email?
Yes, as long as you have an ID.me account. That said, to get your cash back, you need to link your ID.me wallet with a PayPal linked email address, so that they can deposit the cash back into your PayPal account.
Can you get the Sling cash back without a PayPal account?
No, to be eligible for the rebates, you must create an ID.me account with a PayPal linked email address. Before withdrawing the balance of that ID.me account, you must first have an account balance of at least $10.00 by the end of a purchase period.
Does the Sling TV cash back stack up with other promotions?
No, the Sling cash back can’t be combined with other discounts, promotional codes, and coupons.
When do I get my cash back?
Your cash back should appear as “Pending” in your ID.me shop account, under My Cash, within three business days. If qualified, these purchases change to “Processed” by the end of the return period (45-90 days).
How do I actually get the cash?
Once you complete enough purchases for your ID.me account balance to reach $10, your ID.me balance should be paid out to PayPal before or on the following payout dates. If the 15th falls on a weekend, the transfer will occur on the next business day.
| Period | Payout Date |
| January 1 – March 31 | May 15 |
| April 1 – June 30 | August 15 |
| July 1 – September 30 | November 15 |
| October 1 – December 31 | February 15 of the next year |
Note: Unclaimed cash back expires after 12 months. If the items were returned, cancelled, or deemed ineligible by the merchant, your cash back will be reversed.
I can’t see the cash back in my wallet. How do I report it?
First, review your recent purchases under “My Cash”. If your purchase is still missing for two weeks, you have 60 days to file a dispute with ID.me. Before you do, make sure you have the receipt showing the full order information. Travel related purchases require the original booking confirmation as well.
To report the missing cash back, go under “My Cash” and select “Missing Cash”. Fill in the required information, attach the receipt, and click Submit.
Can you cancel your Sling plan anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your Sling plan any time. Once you cancel, your access to Sling remains until the end of your billing period. However, once you cancel your plan and decide to resubscribe, you won’t be able to regain the cash back.
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