Store Coupon Policies

Knowledge is power, and the more informed you are about a store's policies, the better prepared you will be to rack up your savings. For example, Walmart just released their updated coupon policy which states they will give cash back if a coupon value exceeds their shelf price. For example, if you have a coupon for $3 off a product, and Walmart sells it for $2.78, they will give you $0.22 back, either towards your other purchases or in change.

Here is some more information about Walmart's coupon policy:

Walmart will accept the following coupons:

• manufacturer's coupons
• internet printable coupons
• competitor's coupons that have a specific price listed
• soft drink container caps
• Catalina coupons clearly labeled as "manufacturer's coupon"

Walmart does not accept the following coupons:

• internet printable coupons for a free product
• competitor's coupons for dollars, cents or percentage off, B1G1 free, and double or triple value
• Catalina coupons for dollars, cents or percentage off entire purchase

Walmart also has a great ad-match policy that is worth knowing:

Walmart will match the following types of ads:

• buy one, get one free ads with a specified price
• ads that feature a specific item at a specific price
• preferred shopping card advertised prices for specific items
• fresh produce and meat prices

Walmart does not match the following types of ads:

• items that require a separate purchase to get the ad price
• items without a specified price to get a free product
• items that require a purchase to receive a gift card
• buy one, get one free ads without a specified price
• going out of business or closeout prices
• percentage off sales
• private label price promotions

It can really pay off to orient yourself with the policies of the stores you shop. Some couponers even print off and carry store policies in their binders. Here are some links to the coupon policies of several local stores:

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