Coupon Lingo
Deciphering the Secret Code of Couponing
With all of the abbreviations and acronyms, one might think that coupon lingo is written in a secret code, or at the very least, a foreign language. Here’s a translation to understand the terminology.
SUNDAY NEWSPAPER INSERTS
RP = Red Plum
SS = Smart Source
P&G = Procter and Gamble
GM = General Mills
KG = Kelloggs
Types of Coupons
Blinkie = Coupon that you find in the coupon dispenser -usually has a blinking light
Hangtag = Coupon that is hanging from a tag around a bottle or jar
IP = Internet Printable Coupon
MFR or MQ= Manufacturer Coupon
Peelie = Coupon found on the package of a product that can be peeled off
WT = Winetag is a coupon found hanging from the neck of a wine bottle
Tearpad = Coupons that are on a tearpad usually next the store item
CAT = Catalina coupons print at check out from a machine next to the cash register. The Catalina coupon might be for money off your next purchase (i.e. save $5.00 off of a $50 purchase) or a coupon itself. Catalinas are common at Albertsons, Winn Dixie and Walgreens (Registers Rewards print as Catalinas). Note: If you know you will have Catalinas, make sure you check out with a cashier and not the customer service desk as they don’t usually have a Catalina machine.
$1/3 = One dollar off three items. (You will receive $1.00 markdown when you purchases 3 items.)
BOGO = Buy one Get one FREE
B1G1- Buy One Get One FREE
B2G1 = Buy Two Get One FREE
Stack- when you combine a store coupon with a manufacturer
RC = Rain Check. Request a rain check when a store runs out of inventory on a sale item. You will receive the sale price when the item becomes available. Watch the expiration date listed on the rain check.
CRT = Cash Register Tape (your receipt)
OOP = Out of Pocket. The amount you actually spend.
WYB = When you Buy
MIR = Mail In Rebate
FAR = Free After Rebate
UPC= bar code on package (often times you’ll need to send these with your mail in rebate forms)
OYNO = On Your Next Order
MM = Money Maker (you profit on the transaction)
Overage = Amount earned when a coupon amount is greater than the sale amount
CVS Coupon Lingo
ECB- Extra Care Bucks- $$$ to apply towards your next purchase. Appears on the bottom of your receipt and records onto your CVS customer card.
Walgreens Coupon Lingo
WAGS = Walgreens
RR = Register Rewards. Catalina from Walgreens. Watch the expiration dates-these typically expire within a few weeks!
ESC = Walgreens EasySaver Catalog
ESR = Walgreens EasySaver Rebate
IVC = Instant Value Coupon @ Walgreens from the EasySaver Catalog and/or in the weekly ad.
