When you shop and plan on using coupons, it is very important to know your store’s coupon policy. I highly recommend that you not only read these, but print them out and take them with you when you shop. It can really help both you and your cashier should any issues arise. Whenever you do have problems, remember to stay calm and immediately request a manager stop on by to rectify the situation. If you still are not happy with the results, try to get customer service involved (as applicable) as many times they can help diffuse any situations.
Also see: Can you use a coupon on the day it expires?
CVS
CVS has their coupon policy available on-line. Make sure you print and keep this with you when you shop.
General Policies:
- CVS/pharmacy does not accept expired coupons.
- CVS/pharmacy will not accept third party manufacturers’ coupons with another retailer’s logo.
- Coupons cannot be exchanged for cash or gift cards.
- Third Party Manufacturer coupons are issued by a third party and sales tax may be charged on pre-coupon price.
- CVS/pharmacy does not accept coupons for items not carried in our stores.
- CVS/pharmacy only accepts ExtraBucks Rewards applicable to the ExtraCare card offered at time of purchase.
- CVS/pharmacy does not currently accept coupon bar code images displayed on a Smartphone, iPhone, Droid etc.
- The total value of the coupons may not exceed the value of the transaction. Sales tax must be paid, if required by state law.
- Certain CVS/pharmacy coupons may be subject to state sales tax rules similar to Third Party Manufacturer Coupons and sales tax may be charged on pre-coupon price
- Language at the bottom of CVS/pharmacy coupons provides specific coupon acceptance rules.
- Any coupon offer not covered in these guidelines may be accepted at the discretion of CVS management.
Sale Items:
- CVS/pharmacy will accept manufacturer coupons for an item that is on sale.
- CVS/pharmacy will not accept percent off coupons for an item that is on sale.
- In the event that any item’s price is less than the value of the coupon, CVS/pharmacy will only accept the coupon only to the price of the
item. - CVS/pharmacy does not provide cash back in exchange for any coupons.
Multiple Coupons:
- CVS/pharmacy accepts one manufacturer coupon and applicable.
- CVS/pharmacy coupon(s) per item, unless prohibited by either coupon offer.
- There is no limit to the number of ExtraBucks Rewards that may be used in a transaction as long as it does not exceed the transaction total.
- The coupon amount will be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons are applied. (For example, a $5.00 coupon for a $4.99 item will result in a $4.99 coupon value).
- CVS/pharmacy accepts multiple identical coupons for multiple qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers, unless a limit is specified.
- Management reserves the right to limit the quantity of items purchased.
- CVS/pharmacy reserves the right to process coupons in any order.
- CVS/pharmacy accepts multiple Dollar off Transaction coupons (e.g. $3 off $15) in one transaction if they apply (i.e. May use two 3 off $15 coupons if they are purchasing over $30.00).
Buy One, Get One Free Coupons:
- Sales tax must be paid for any Buy One, Get One Free coupon offer, if required by applicable state laws.
- Two coupons may be used on a Buy One, Get One Free promotion as long as it does not exceed the item total (i.e. Shampoo B1G1 Free at $2 each. Buy 2 and you may use 2 – $1/1 coupons and pay applicable tax)
- Buy One, Get One Free promotions may be combined with Buy One, Get One Free Coupons. Customers are responsible for paying applicable tax (i.e. Shampoo B1G1 Free at $2 each. Customer has BOGO coupon – can use both and get both items for free – must pay applicable tax).
Internet/Print at Home Coupons:
- CVS/pharmacy accepts internet/print at home coupons that include a barcode.
- CVS/pharmacy will not accept reproductions or rebates
K-Mart’s coupon policy is not published on-line. This was information as listed on the All You website.
Double Coupons Policy
- Kmart will periodically double manufacturers up to a $.99 in value.
- Kmart will double ten (10) coupons per customer/household, per day during doubling events. Anything beyond that will be redeemed at face value only.
- You may only purchase four (4) like items using double coupons.
- On Buy One, Get One offers, Kmart Savings coupons and Kmart Store coupons are excluded from doubling.
Stacking Coupons Policy
- Kmart does not allow customers to stack coupons. You can either use one (1) Kmart store coupon or one (1) manufacturer coupon per item.
- Kmart doubles manufacturer’s coupons up to $.99 in value.
Competitor Coupons Policy
- Kmart does not accept competitor coupons.
Internet Coupons Policy
- Kmart accepts coupons printed from the Internet if they have a barcode that scans at the register.
- Will not accept coupons for more than about 75% of a product’s value.
- Will not accept “Free” product (no purchase required) internet coupons.
- Buy-one-get-one-free coupons and other values that have a purchase requirement are acceptable.
Rainchecks Policy
- Rainchecks may be issued. Limitations vary by location so check with your particular store.
Target has both it’s coupon and lowest price guarantee policies available online. If you ever have any issues while shopping and using coupons, Customer Relations wants for you to contact them right away (while in the store) so the problem can be taken care of. The number to call is (800) 440-0680 (this information is as of 4/24/13). You may want to print both the Target Coupon Policy and Price Match Guarantee policy and keep them with you when you shop.
Coupon Policy:
Manufacturer & Target coupons:
- Target accepts one Manufacturer Coupon and one Target Coupon for the same item (unless prohibited by either coupon).
- We reserve the right to accept, refuse, or limit the use of any coupon.
- Limit of 4 identical coupons per household, per day (unless otherwise noted on coupon).
- All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier during checkout.
- Item purchased must match the coupon description (brand, size, quantity, color, flavor, etc.).
- Coupon amount may be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons are applied.
- We can’t give cash back if the face value of a coupon is greater than the purchase value of the item.
- All applicable sales taxes are paid by the guest at the full value of the item.
- These guidelines apply to all coupons accepted at Target (Color Checkout Coupons, Internet Coupons, Mobile Coupons, Mailed Coupons, Coupons from Newspapers and Magazines, etc.).
Internet (Print-at-home) Coupons:
- We gladly accept valid Internet coupons that contain a clear and scannable bar code.
- We do not accept Internet coupons for free items with no purchase requirements.
Mobile Coupons:
- Guests can receive Target Mobile Coupons by signing up for Text Alerts at Target.com/mobile or by texting COUPONS to 827438 (TARGET).
- Message and data rates may apply. See site for full details.
- To redeem, simply show your coupon barcode to the cashier. With one simple scan, all applicable coupons are applied.
Buy One Get One Free Coupons (BOGO):
- BOGO coupons cannot be combined (i.e. you cannot use two BOGO coupons on two items and get both for free). Unless stated otherwise on the coupon, the use of one Buy One Get One Free coupon requires that two of the valid items are presented at checkout of which one item will be charged to the guest and the 2nd item will be discounted by its full retail price.
- A second cents-off coupon of the same type cannot be redeemed towards the purchase price of the first item.
- If a Target BOGO coupon is used, one additional manufacturer coupon maybe used on the first item.
- If a Manufacturer BOGO coupon is used, one additional Target coupon may be used on the first item.
Returns:
- Returns of items puchased using coupons may have coupon value returned in the form of a Target gift card.
Exclusions:
- Coupons are void if copied, scanned, transferred, purchased, sold, prohibited by law or appear altered in any way.
- We can’t accept coupons from other retailers or coupons for products not carried in our stores.
- Some items may not be available at all stores.
- We do not accept expired coupons.
Price Match Guarantee (Price Matching) Policy:
Price Match Guarantee
If you buy a qualifying item at a Target store then find the identical item for less in the following week’s Target weekly ad or within seven days at Target.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, BestBuy.com, ToysRUs.com, BabiesRUs.com or in a competitor’s local printed ad, we’ll match the price. Price match may be requested at Guest Services prior to your purchase with proof of current lower price or by bringing in your original Target store receipt and proof of the current lower price.
Price Match Guarantee: the details
- The item must be the identical item, brand name, size, weight, color, quantity and model number.
- Limit of one competitor online price match per identical item, per guest.
- Price must be valid at the time the price match is requested.
- Retail price must be shown on the website or print ad. Online prices will be validated by a Target team member.
- Competitor online items must be in stock at the time a price match is requested.
- Competitor catalogs can be matched as long as the catalog displays a current date, retail price and meets all other competitor ad match qualifications.
- If item is not available in a Target store, a rain check will not be issued to match the online price or competitor’s print ad.
- We reserve the right to verify a competitor’s advertised price and the availability of the item.
What do you mean by local retail competitors?
This refers to retail stores located within the same market area as a particular Target store. Examples of a market area can be a city, a metropolitan area or a specific rural region.
What qualifies as proof of a price?
- For printed ads: please show us the entire printed advertisement. Photos, photocopies, or mobile phone versions (of the ad cannot be accepted as verification of a competitor’s printed ad.
- For online prices: please show us your mobile device or a printout from a qualifying competitor’s website or Target.com. A Target team member will then verify the match using a Target device
Can I use a coupon when price matching?
A guest can use coupons when price matching per Target’s normal coupon policy. When the guest presents a coupon(s), these steps will be followed:
- Manufacturer coupons: manufacturer coupons will be applied after the price match is made.
- Target coupons: Target coupons will be applied before the price match is made. If the competitor price is still lower than the price after the Target coupon has been deducted, the ad match can be adjusted to match the competitor’s price.
- Combining both Target and manufacturer coupons: the Target coupon will be applied before the price match is made. If the competitor price is still lower than the price after the Target coupon has been deducted, the ad match can be adjusted to match the competitor’s price. Once the price match is made the manufacturer coupon will be applied.
- Reminder: we accept one manufacturer coupon and one Target coupon for the same item unless either coupon prohibits it. Target does not ad match a competitor’s coupon-required offers.
Are there exclusions to this offer?
Yes, there are exclusions, which you can read in their policy or learn when you visit Guest Services. Keep this in mind when price matching.
Walmart has both it’s coupon and price matching policies available for print on-line. It has been my experience that some stores try to say they can change policy – so it is a great idea to keep these with you when you shop (information updated as of 4/23/13). You may want to print both the Walmart Coupon Policy and Ad Match Guarantee (Price Matching) Policy.
Coupon Policy:
Walmart accepts the following types of coupons (see guidelines below):
Print-at-home internet coupons
- Must be legible
- Must have “Manufacturer Coupon” printed on them
- Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
- Must have a valid expiration date
- Must have a scannable bar code
- Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons with a specified price
- Are acceptable in black and white or color
- May not be duplicated
Manufacturers’ coupons
- For dollar/cents off
- For free items (except those printed off the Internet)
- Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons
- Must have “Manufacturer Coupon” printed on them
- Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
- Must have a valid expiration date
- Must have a scannable bar code
- May not be duplicated
Competitors’ coupons
- A specific item for a specified price, for example, $2.99
- Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons for items with a specified price
- Have a valid expiration date
- Are acceptable in black and white
- Soft drink container caps
Checkout coupons (“Catalinas”)
- Printed at our competitors’ registers for dollar/cents off on a specific item
- Must have “Manufacturer Coupon” with specific item requirements printed on them
- Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
- Must have a valid expiration date
- Must have a scannable bar code
- Are acceptable in black and white
- May not be duplicated
We do not accept the following coupons:
- Checkout coupons (Dollar/Cents off of entire basket purchase or percentage off entire basket purchase)
- Print-at-home Internet coupons that require no purchase
- Competitors’ coupons (Dollars/cents off at a specific retailer, Percentage off, Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons w/o price, Double or Triple value coupons
*The following are guidelines and limitations:
- We only accepts coupons for merchandise that we sell.
- Coupons must be presented at the time of purchase.
- Only one coupon per item.
- Item purchased must be identical to the coupon (size, quantity, brand, flavor, color, etc).
- There is no limit on the number of coupons per transaction.
- Coupons must have an expiration date and be redeemed prior to expiration.
- If coupon value exceeds the price of the item, the excess may be given to the customer as cash or applied toward the basket purchase.
- SNAP items purchased in a SNAP transaction are ineligible for cash back.
- WIC items purchased in a WIC transaction are applied to the basket purchase and may not be eligible for cash back. Refer to state-specific WIC guidelines.
- Great Value, Marketside, Equate, Parents Choice, and World Table coupons have no cash value and are ineligible for cash back or application to the basket purchase.
The system will prompt for supervisor verification for:
- 40 coupons per transaction.
- A coupon of $20 or greater on one item.
- $50 or more in coupons in one transaction.
Ad Match Guarantee (Price Matching) Policy:
Store managers make the final decision in always taking care of our customers, but we do have guidelines for matching our competition. Walmart offers price matching. You can do this at the register when checking out. You can also use your coupons on price matched products. Print and review the Walmart Price Matching (Ad Match Gurantee policy) (you may also want to keep this with you when you shop).
They will match the following:
- Buy one, get one free ads with a specified price
- Competitors’ ads that feature a specific item for a specified price
- Preferred shopping card prices for specific items that are in a printed ad
- For fresh produce and meat items when the price is offered in the same unit type (lb. for lb.; each for each)
- They will match any local competitor’s advertised price.
- They do not require customers to have the ad with them to honor a competitor’s ad.
- Items purchased must be identical to the ad (size, quantity, brand, flavor, color, etc.)
They do not match the following:
- Items that require a separate purchase to get the ad price (i.e. Buy A to Get Item B for $C)
- Items with no actual price that require a purchase to get free product – (i.e. Buy A & B to get C for free_
- Items that require a purchase to get a competitors’ gift card (i.e. Buy A to get a $B Gift card)
- Buy one, get one free (BOGO) ads with no actual price given
- Going out of business or closeout prices
- Percentage off (i.e. All mascara, 40% off”
- Competitors’ private label price promotions
- They do not honor ads when the actual price can not be determined.
- Internet pricing (including Walmart.com)
- Misprinted ad prices of other retailers
- “Going out of business” sales or “closeout” prices
Walgreens
You can access Walgreens’ coupon policy by heading over here. As with other policies, be sure to print and take this with you when you shop. Here’s what the policy states (as of 4/23/13):
General
- All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier at the time of checkout.
- Walgreens does not accept expired coupons.
- Coupons and their face value cannot be exchanged for cash or gift cards.
- Competitor coupons are not accepted at Walgreens.
- Walgreens cannot accept coupons for items not carried in our stores.
- The number of manufacturer coupons, including Register RewardsTM manufacturer coupons, may not exceed the number of items in the transaction. The total value of the coupons may not exceed the value of the transaction. Sales tax must be paid, if required by state law.
- Any coupon offer not covered in these guidelines will be accepted at the discretion of Walgreens management.
Sale Items
- Walgreens will accept manufacturer coupons for an item that is on sale.
- In the event that any item’s selling price is less than the value of the coupon, Walgreens will only accept the coupon in exchange for the selling price of the item. Coupon redemption can never exceed the selling price of an item and no cash back is ever provided in exchange for any coupons.
Multiple Coupons
- When purchasing a single item, Walgreens accepts one manufacturer coupon and applicable Walgreens coupon(s) for the purchase of a single item, unless prohibited by either coupon offer.
- The coupon amount must be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons are applied. (For example, a $5.00 coupon for a $4.99 item will result in a $4.99 coupon value).
- When purchasing multiple items, Walgreens accepts multiple identical coupons for multiple qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers, unless a limit is specified. Management reserves the right to limit the quantity of items purchased.
Buy One, Get One Free Coupons
- When items are featured in a Buy One, Get One Free promotion, up to two coupons can be used against the items being purchased, as long as the net price does not go below zero for the items being purchased.
- Sales tax must be paid for any Buy One, Get One Free coupon offers, if required by applicable state laws.
Internet/Print at Home Coupons
- Walgreens accepts valid internet/print at home coupons.
Register Rewards™ coupons
Earning Register Rewards™
- Register Rewards™ will only print for in-stock merchandise during the promotional period.
- Register Rewards™ can only be earned for eligible items. No substitutions.
- There is a limit of one Register Rewards™ (RR) printed per offer per customer per transaction.
- Customers redeeming a Register Rewards™ against the same offer may not receive another RR.
Redeeming Register Rewards™
- Customers redeeming a Register Rewards™ against the same offer may not receive another RR.
- Refer to Register Rewards™ coupon for expiration date.
- The RR coupon value cannot exceed the total purchase amount. No cash back and no cash value for RR coupon.
- The number of manufacturer coupons, including RR manufacturer coupons, must not exceed the number of items in the transaction.
- Register Rewards™ must be forfeited if the qualifying merchandise is returned.
- Register Rewards™ cannot be used toward the purchase of gift cards and pre-paid cards.
- Register Rewards™ can be redeemed for eligible items only. Review the policy for ineligible items.