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coupon lingo
If you are brand new to coupons, you may feel like you’ve entered a whole new world, complete with it’s own crazy language. Fear not! Here is a list of common coupon terms, explanations & acronyms to help you decipher the codes and navigate this money-saving adventure.
$/$$-dollars off when you buy x amount of dollars
$/x-dollars off when you buy x number of items
Blinkies-In-store Smart Source coupons (come from little machine next to product)
BOGO/B1G1-Buy one, get one free
Catalina-coupon printed from a special machine at the register after a purchase; usually handed to you with your receipt.
CNP-Coupon Near Product–usually a coupon found in the store next to the product.
Competitor’s Coupon-A store coupon from one store that is used at a competing store.
Double Coupon-Coupon that the store doubles in value.
ECBs-Extra Care Bucks (from CVS stores)
FAR-Free After Rebate
GM-General Mills (newspaper insert)
IP-Internet Printable
K-Kellogg’s (newspaper insert)
MFR or MQ-Manufacturer’s Coupon
MIR-Mail In Rebate
OOP-Out of Pocket
P&G-Proctor & Gamble (newspaper insert)
Peelie-A coupon attached to a product that you can use immediately
Q-Coupon
RP-Red Plum (newspaper insert)
RR-Register Rewards (from Walgreens stores)
SCR-Single Check Rebate (rebate system at Rite-Aid)
SS-Smart Source (newspaper insert)
Stack-to use multiple coupons for a single item. At most stores you may use 1 store coupon and 1 manufacturer’s coupon per item.
Store Coupon or SQ-a coupon published by a specific store to be used at that store.
Tear Pad-a stack or pad of coupons or rebates located near a product in the store
UP+-Up Reward (Rite Aid Stores)
WYB-When You Buy
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Thanks Ruth! This coupon lingo guide is really helpful considering that the printable list you make only uses abbreviations.
Hi! I shop at BiLo. I have not been able to find any information on your site for BiLo. I’m also having trouble finding particular coupons. For instance: I want to get some Quaker Oatmeal coupons. I’ve been on this stupid computer for almost 2 hours and have not found one single quaker oatmeal coupon. Can you give me some pointers? (I have only been using coupons about 3-4 weeks now) I’m just getting a bit frustrated! Thanks! p.s. I do enjoy your info!!! Mary Ledford
What are match up’s.
The matchups show you the best coupons available for the products on sale. The idea is to “match” the best sale prices with coupons (and possibly rewards at the drug stores) for the best possible deals each week! Some stores allow you to “stack” manufacturer’s coupons (MQs) with their store coupons (SQs), which will also be listed in the matchup lists.
what does OYNO mean?
On Your Next Order
hello im just starting to use coupons, i needed a little help with the coupon thing! when u used the coupons and double and triple them they are for one item right? also what is the rule coupons under 1.00 they double or something
what does GAF mean?
Green Advantage Flyer (Publix)
Hello,
Thank you so much for all your hard work, Ruth!! I have a questions for you: What does MM stand for? Thanks!
I believe MM stands for “Money Maker”, which means that the amount saved with coupons on a specific item is more than the cost of the item itself, which makes the item free and, if the store’s coupon policy allows, they take the difference off of the rest of your bill.
I don’t see a date on the coupon inserts ie. RP,SS and P&G is there one. Or do I have to remember when I got them. Thanks Kelly
(6) Pert Plus 2-in-1 travel size, 97¢
(6)-$1 off Pert Plus 3-in-1 or 2-in-1, SS 5/15 (made it FREE)
i’m confused on the 5/15? can you use a duplicate coupon for a duplicate item? sorry still tryin to understand!
Also, I think NLA is used when printable coupons are “No Longer Available”.
I’ve seen PSA a couple of times. What does that stand for?
how/where do you get Catalina coupons? Love the web site by the way!
They come out of the register when you buy certain items
What is NLA?
no longer available
I don’t understand the fuelperks rewards at winn dixe can you explain?
Thanks Ruth. I have been always looking for such wonderful article/lingo.
What does WYB and Catalinas mean. Thanks!
Jess,
Hi Jess –
WYB = “when you buy”
Catalinas are coupons that print at the register. They print from a catalina machine and the cashier usually gives it to you with your receipt. It’s a store coupon that can be used on your next shopping trip. Sometimes it’s for a specific item, other times it’s for a dollar amount off your next entire shopping trip. Hope that helps!