- Active Employment with the Armed Forces: A veteran, by definition, is someone who has served in the armed forces and is no longer in active military service. Therefore, they are not actively employed by the Armed Forces. However, some veterans may continue to work in civilian roles within the defence sector or related government departments after their military service.
- Active Receipt of a Public Sector Pension: Not all veterans are automatically entitled to a pension. Eligibility for a military pension depends on the length and terms of service, as well as the specific pension scheme in place during their service period.
Each veteran's situation is unique and depends on various factors related to their service and the specific terms of their retirement or discharge.
To qualify for Affinity, as with any other customer, a Veteran must provide a payslip less than 30 days old, showing direct, permanent employment with the Armed Forces, or proof of Armed Forces pension entitlement (current year pension statement or P60), and proof of ongoing receipt of the pension from the Armed Forces (a recent bank statement, pension payslip, or pension award letter). A P60 does not confirm whether someone is currently in receipt of a pension, it only confirms that pension payments were made during the specified tax year. So, for definitive proof, a combination of these documents is required to avoid any ambiguity regarding eligibility and active ongoing receipt of pension payments.
