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    2 min read 5 stepsApril 17, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Use the AARP Now App

    Stay on top of member benefits, discounts, and news made for people 50 and over.

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    Category
    Apps & Services
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    AARP
    senior
    discounts
    news

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Install the app
    2. 2.Sign in
    3. 3.Show your digital card
    4. 4.Browse discounts
    5. 5.Read articles and event listings
    1

    Install the app

    ~15s
    Download AARP Now from the App Store or Play Store. If you are not a member yet, you can join right in the app for $16/year or at aarp.org.
    2

    Sign in

    ~15s
    Open the app and tap "Sign in." Use the email and password from your AARP account, or the membership number printed on your AARP card.
    3

    Show your digital card

    ~15s
    Tap "Membership" at the bottom. Your digital AARP card appears with your name and member number. Cashiers at restaurants and hotels can scan or type in this number — no need for the physical card.
    4

    Browse discounts

    ~15s
    Tap "Benefits" to see categories like Travel, Restaurants, Insurance, Technology, and Groceries. Each listing shows the discount (like "10% off at Denny's") and how to claim it.
    5

    Read articles and event listings

    ~15s
    The "News" tab has daily articles on health, money, and technology written in plain English. The "Events" tab lists free local events like tax help, scam seminars, and volunteer opportunities.

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    The AARP Now app is the official app for AARP members. It shows your digital membership card, news stories written for people 50+, and a searchable list of the 1,000+ discounts AARP has negotiated with restaurants, hotels, and retailers.

    Membership costs about $16 a year and often pays for itself with a few restaurant or hotel discounts.

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