Couponing Terms and Abbreviations

Couponers use many phrases and abbreviations when describing the deals in the stores.  Below is a list of them so you can understand couponers’ blogs a little easier!

 

• BLINKIES = In-store coupons near product, usually from a red blinking box.
• BOGO or B1G1F or B1G1 Free = Buy One Get One Free.
  
• CAT or CATALINA = Coupon that prints at the register after purchase.
• CNP = Coupon Near Product (similar to BLINKIES).
  
• CRT = Cash register tape, coupon that prints in store.
• DND = Do not Double (Some coupons have this lang).
  
• DOUBLE COUPON = Coupon that a grocery store doubles in value.
  
• ECB = CVS Extra Care Bucks earned for purchases.
• ES = Easy Saver (Walgreens).
• FAR = Free After Rebate.
  
• FREE ITEM COUPON = A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free.
• FIC = Fresh Idea Card (Marsh).
• GM = General Mills (Newspaper insert).
  
• IVC = Walgreen’s Instant Value Coupon ( Found in the monthy EasySaver Catalog).
  
• IP = Internet Printable Coupon.
• K = Kellogg’s (Newspaper Insert).
  
• MFG = Manufacturer’s Coupon.
  
• MIR = Mail In Rebate.
  
• NED = No expiration date.
  
• OOP = Out of Pocket, in reference to how much “real money” you will pay at the register.
  
• OYNO = On your next order.
  
• P&G = Proctor & Gamble Coupon Insert found in the Sunday newspaper.
  
• PEELIE = Coupon that you peel off the package.
  
• PSA = Prices Starting At.
  
• Q = Coupon.
  
• RP = Red Plum Coupon Insert found in the Sunday newspaper.
  
• RR = Register Rewards (Walgreens).
  
• SS = Smart Source coupon insert found in the Sunday newspaper.
  
• STACKING = Using a store specific coupon with a manufacturer coupon (most stores allow this).
  
• TEARPAD = A pad of refund forms or coupons found hanging from a store shelf or display.
  
• TRIPLE COUPON = A coupon that a grocery store triples in value.
  
• WYB = When You Buy.
  
• YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary (success of the attempt may vary at your store).