Employee discount program
What Is an Employee Discount Program?
Employee discount programs come in many forms, and they don't all deliver the same value.
Financial stress doesn't clock out when people clock in.
PwC's 2026 Employee Financial Wellness Survey found 59% of employees are stressed about their finances, which results in lost focus and reduced output on the job.
Discount programs can help relieve that financial stress.
An employee discount program gives employees access to negotiated discounts at retailers, restaurants, and travel providers, usually for a flat monthly cost per employee. Merchants fund the discount, not the employer.
When deciding which discount program is right for your team, here's what to look for:
Simple
Finding and redeeming a discount is quick and easy.
Relevant
Discounts are at merchants employees already know and love.
Nearby offers
Discounts are in close proximity to consumers.
Exceptional
Discounts are not available to the general public.
Savings
Offers must deliver meaningful value to consumers.
What sets the Access Perks Savings employee discount platform apart
- 30,000+ direct merchant partnerships, password-protected and not open to the public
- Savings up to 50% off at popular, familiar brands
- 1M+ locations, so discounts are close to where people actually live and work
- Fast, easy deal search and redemption on any desktop or mobile device
An employee discount program only creates value if people use it.
Access backs every program with regular member emails highlighting personalized, local deals. Clients who send them see:
- 350% higher registration rates
- 4x higher redemption rates
Want to learn more?
Explore Access Perks Savings and see what an employee discount platform could do for your team.
FAQs
What's the difference between an employee discount program and an employee purchase program?
An employee purchase program usually lets staff buy directly from their own employer at a reduced price, like a car manufacturer selling vehicles to employees at cost. An employee discount program gives employees access to discounts across a wide network of merchants for things they're already buying.
What's the difference between an employee discount program and an employee perks program?
Employee perks program is a broader term. It can include a discount program, but also things like wellness stipends, flexible schedules, and extra time off that have nothing to do with discounts. A discount program is one specific type of perk that is typically a low-cost add to employee benefit programs.
Are employee discount programs available for small businesses?
Yes. Employee discount programs for small business scale differently than enterprise programs. Pricing is per employee, so a small team pays proportionally to what a large one pays. Setup fees range from $250 to $750 depending on company size.
Do employees pay anything to use the discounts?
No. The employer pays a flat monthly cost for program access and the discount itself is funded by the merchant.
How much does an employee discount program cost an employer?
Access Perks Savings starts at $1.00 per employee per month, plus a one-time setup fee of $250 to $750 depending on company size.
Can I add employee recognition to a discount program?
Yes. Access Perks Ascend adds manager recognition and reward points on top of this same discount network. Employees redeem points on the travel marketplace at below-public prices on hotels, car rentals, theme parks, gift cards, and more, while still getting everyday savings on the things they’re already buying. Learn more about Access Perks Ascend.