February 2024 Update: As of Feb. 1, 2024, IKEA Family members no longer receive 5% off in-store purchases. IKEA has said it’s going to “refocus on New Lower Price offers” across the store instead.
For new homeowners, college students, apartment-dwellers on a budget, remodeling households and honestly, everyone else who loves stylish, modern home decor and furnishings at wallet-friendly prices, IKEA is there for you with their vast array of great budget buys.
Whether you shop there all the time or just make an occasional IKEA run, the IKEA Family Program, a free loyalty program that provides all sorts of deals and discounts for members, is absolutely worth signing up for. You get top-notch benefits, both in-store and online, all for free.
Read to find out why the IKEA Family Program is so amazing for the IKEA superfans and casual shoppers alike and what you’ll get with your IKEA family membership.
What Is the IKEA Family Membership?
IKEA, like any other smart retailer, wants to make their customers happy and keep them loyal. IKEA does so by offering a rewards program. You share your contact information, opt in to emails or texts, and in return, you get perks every time you shop at IKEA. From a free hot beverage when you’re visiting the stores to a permanent online record of your receipts, IKEA’s loyalty program has all sorts of great benefits. See more ways to save at IKEA.
How Do I Sign Up for an IKEA Family Membership?
To register for a free IKEA Family Membership, create an account here.
IKEA will ask you to give your name, birthdate, address, preferred IKEA store, a cell phone number, an email address, choose password and ask you to mark whether you’d like to receive news, tips and marketing offers from IKEA via email, SMS or direct mail. (If you prefer, you can opt out of those offers, but that will impact benefits like your birthday coupon.) After you confirm that you’ve read and understood IKEA’s Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, you will continue to email verification to sign up. There is no purchase necessary. The only requirement to sign up is that you must be at least 18 years of age.
What are the Perks of the IKEA Family Program?
There are a lot, so pull up a POÄNG and get ready!
- 5% off eligible in-store purchases (ENDED Feb. 1, 2024): This in-store-only benefit was added in September 2022 and lasted until early 2024. IKEA Family members were able to present their IKEA Family card or account number when shopping in a store to get the discount.
- Free hot drink. Next time you’re at an IKEA store, visit the in-store restaurant for a free hot beverage (coffee or tea) as a little thank you for being you.
- Price protection. Use your IKEA Family card every time you checkout. You’ll automatically activate a special 90-day price protection benefit. That means if you buy something and it goes on sale in under 90 days, you can bring in your receipt and IKEA will give you a refund of the difference.
- Bonus playtime for kids. This one varies by location, so check your local stores’ page online to see what’s being offered. In the past, we’ve seen offers for 30 minutes of extra playtime in Småland, the store’s supervised child play area. (Note: This benefit is temporarily unavailable, but hopefully will return soon!)
- Member discounts. Whether you’re shopping in stores or at IKEA online, if you see a blue IKEA Family label on an item, that means your membership gets you a discounted IKEA family member price.
- Digital purchase history. Receipts of your purchases are saved online at IKEA for you to access whenever you want them.
- Create online wish lists. You can add items to your IKEA shopping list for future trips. You can also use IKEA’s planning tools to do a little decorating whenever the mood strikes you.
- IKEA birthday present. IKEA will send you a special coupon or voucher to be used in-stores during your birthday month.
- Restaurant savings. Offers vary by location, so navigate to your store’s page online to see what’s live. In the past, we’ve seen 15% off for IKEA Family members, BOGO 50% off meatball plates and more.
- Free workshops. Learn new tips and skills with special IKEA tutorials and workshops held for members at your local IKEA store.
- Kids meal freebies. Offers vary by location, so navigate to your store to see which offer is live. We’ve seen offers for kids-eat-free on week days with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Buy back & resell service. At some participating stores, you don’t have to throw out furniture you no longer want. Instead, you can bring back an older piece of IKEA furniture that the company will then sell in their as-in section, and you’ll get a store credit for your item. Not all items can be resold. To see if your furniture is eligible, and how much store credit you’re entitled to, fill out this form.
What Is the IKEA Family Birthday Coupon?
On your Family Membership Dashboard, make sure you’ve provided IKEA with information about your birthday, and opt in to receive offers via email or another preferred way to hear from the store. IKEA will send you a coupon the week before your birthday month that can be used in-store, not online. At press time, IKEA was sending a $10 off voucher good for purchases of $50 or more.
How Do I Access My IKEA Family Membership in-Store?
Via the IKEA app. On the app, log into your IKEA Family account to access your IKEA Family membership card. If you’re wondering if you need to flash your membership card even if an item isn’t discounted, the answer is yes. You should always make sure you use your IKEA membership when you check out, because you’ll be entered to win a $100 IKEA gift card, and IKEA will automatically offer you 90-day price guarantee price protection and will save your receipts online.
How Do I Access My IKEA Family Membership Online?
When you’re shopping on IKEA’s website, log in first to your Family Membership account before you check out.
Is My Entire Family Given Membership on My IKEA Account?
No. Though this is called the IKEA Family Program, and you do get IKEA family freebies for your kids like discounts on their meals or (when offered) extra playtime, any adult in your household has to sign up on their own for an IKEA Family Membership to receive their own perks.
Is the IKEA Family Membership Card a Credit Card?
No. This is a loyalty program, not a credit card. You won’t be able to use your IKEA family membership to pay for anything — you’ll still need to provide an alternate form of payment. If you’re interested in an IKEA credit card, they currently offer two: an IKEA Visa credit card and a IKEA Projekt credit card, which is one that you can pay off over time rather than in full each month.
How Can I Cancel my IKEA Family Membership?
If you decide you no longer want to be enrolled in IKEA’s family membership, you can delete your profile on the dashboard.
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