AARP renewal gifts are small items or discounts AARP sends to members when their membership is about to expire

When your AARP membership is set to renew, AARP typically includes a gift or special offer in the renewal notice they mail to you. These are not automatic additions to your membership — they are incentives included in the renewal package itself. The specific gift or discount changes from year to year and varies depending on your membership type and location.

Renewal gifts are different from the benefits that come with membership itself. Your AARP membership gives you access to discounts on insurance, travel, dining, and retail. Renewal gifts are separate items or offers that arrive in the mail as part of the renewal process, meant to encourage you to renew rather than let your membership lapse.

Key Takeaways

  • AARP renewal gifts arrive in the mail with your renewal notice, typically 30 to 60 days before your membership expires.
  • The specific gift or discount offered changes each year and may differ based on your membership tier and state.
  • Renewal gifts are separate from your regular AARP membership benefits and are not may provide to be the same each renewal cycle.
  • You do not need to do anything special to receive a renewal gift — it comes automatically with your renewal paperwork if you are may be able to access.

What renewal gifts typically include

AARP renewal gifts have included items such as discounted magazine subscriptions, gift cards to retailers, travel vouchers, or special offers on AARP products like the AARP Bulletin or AARP Magazine. In some cases, the gift is a discount code or coupon book rather than a physical item. The exact contents depend on what AARP is promoting that renewal cycle.

Past renewal gifts have included things like discounts on hearing aids, offers for roadside information services, or special pricing on AARP-branded products. Because these change regularly, the gift you receive this year may not be the same as what you received the previous year.

When renewal gifts arrive

AARP typically mails renewal notices 30 to 60 days before your membership expires. The renewal gift or offer comes inside the same envelope as your renewal notice and payment form. You will see the expiration date on your AARP membership card or in any renewal notices you receive by mail.

If you have not received a renewal notice within 60 days of your membership expiration date, you can contact AARP directly to confirm your mailing address is current. Mail can be delayed, and AARP may need to update your information.

How renewal gifts differ by membership type

AARP offers different membership levels — standard membership and AARP Premium membership. The renewal gifts offered may vary between these tiers. Premium members sometimes receive different or additional incentives than standard members, though this is not may provide.

Your state of residence can also affect which renewal gifts are available to you. Some offers are regional or state-specific, so a member in one state may receive a different gift than a member in another state during the same renewal cycle.

What to do if you do not receive a renewal gift

If your renewal notice arrives without a gift or offer included, it may have been lost in the mail or your address may be incomplete in AARP's system. Contact AARP Member Services to report the issue and confirm your mailing address. You can reach them by phone at 1-888-687-2277 or through the AARP website at aarp.org.

AARP is not obligated to send the same gift to every member or to may provide a gift with every renewal. If you have questions about what gift should have come with your specific renewal, Member Services can tell you what was supposed to be included and may be able to send a replacement.

Renewal gifts versus membership benefits

It is important to understand that renewal gifts are marketing incentives, not core membership benefits. Your AARP membership itself includes discounts on health insurance, prescription drugs, travel, dining, and shopping — these are available year-round and do not depend on receiving a renewal gift.

The renewal gift is straightforward something AARP includes to encourage you to renew. If you do not receive one, your membership benefits remain the same. You should not renew your membership based solely on the gift — instead, renew based on whether the membership benefits themselves are useful to you.

How to renew your AARP membership

You can renew your AARP membership by mail using the renewal notice that arrives in your mailbox, by phone at 1-888-687-2277, or online at aarp.org. When you renew by mail, include the renewal form and payment in the envelope provided. By phone or online, you will need your membership number, which appears on your membership card and renewal notice.

Renewing online or by phone is usually faster than renewing by mail. If you renew online, you can do it when ready without waiting for mail delivery. Standard membership renewal typically costs around $16 per year, though prices may vary. Premium membership costs more but includes additional benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose which renewal gift I receive?

No. AARP determines which gift or offer comes with your renewal based on your membership type, location, and the current promotion cycle. You cannot select a different gift or opt out of receiving one.

What if the renewal gift has expired by the time I receive it?

Some renewal gifts include expiration dates. If the offer has expired, contact AARP Member Services at 1-888-687-2277 to ask if they can extend the offer or provide an alternative. They may be able to help depending on how recently the offer expired.

Do I have to use the renewal gift to renew my membership?

No. The renewal gift is optional. You can renew your membership without using or redeeming the gift. The gift is straightforward an incentive included in the renewal package.

Are renewal gifts the same every year?

No. AARP changes the renewal gifts and offers each year. What you receive this renewal cycle may be completely different from what you received the previous year.

What if I lost my renewal gift?

Contact AARP Member Services at 1-888-687-2277 or visit aarp.org to report the lost gift. Depending on what the gift was and how recently it was sent, they may be able to send a replacement or provide the offer in a different form.