How to Use Coupons at CVS (2024)

How to Use Coupons at CVS

Table of Contents:

  1. Sign up for Extra Care Card
  2. How to use CVS Coupons
  3. Other Ways to Save at CVS
  4. Tips on Using the Match Ups
  5. Rebate App Savings
  6. How to Get Starting Couponing

1. Sign Up for an Extra Care Card

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Register for a CVS ExtraCare Card Here are the benefits of having an ExtraCare Card:

  • Quarterly ExtraBucks Rewards: Issued 4 times per year on Jan. 1, April 1, July 1, and Oct. 1 for 2% back on everyday purchases. To redeem, print or send rewards on CVS.com, pick them up at the ExtraCare Coupon Center or look for them on your register receipt. Includes ExtraCare Advantage for Diabetes Rewards.
  • Weekly Ad ExtraBucks Rewards: Issued whenever you purchase a qualifying product. Rewards print on your register receipt once the qualifying purchase has been made. These can be used on your next purchase.
  • ExtraCare Beauty Club: Earn $3 in ExtraBucks Rewards for every $30 you spend on qualifying beauty products. Purchases track on your ExtraCare account. Your $3 Beauty Bucks will usually be issued within 2 days after you spend $30 on qualifying beauty products. To redeem, print it at the ExtraCare Coupon Center in store, load them directly to your ExtraCare card, OR it will print on your next register receipt. Register for the CVS Beauty Club here.
  • ExtraCare Birthday Rewards: Make sure to add your birthday to your ExtraCare account to score a FREE Gift in your birthday month. In the past, it used to be a $3 ExtraBucks Reward added to your account. More recently we are seeing things like a FREE Poparazzi Nail Polish or other beauty item! Happy Birthday!
  • CarePass program: Become a CVS CarePass Member and receive a $10 ExtraBucks Reward each month! Enjoy FREE shipping from CVS.com on many items, FREE prescription delivery, 24/7 pharmacist help line and 20% off CVS Health brands!
  • ExtraCare Pharmacy & Health Rewards: Fill 10 prescriptions, earn $5 Pharmacy & Health ExtraBucks Rewards. Earn on immunizations, CVS.com activities and more.

2. CVS Coupons

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3. Other Ways to Save at CVS

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      • If the product is not in stock, be sure to get a raincheck. CVS has a great raincheck policy. If the product is part of an ExtraCare Promotion, the raincheck will include that so you can still take advantage of the promotion at a later date.
      • ExtraBucks Rewards that are earned and print out on your receipt can be used immediately on another purchase. There is no waiting period!

4. Tips on using the match ups

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Using the Living Rich With Coupons CVS Match Ups save you tons of time. All the work is already done for you.

First be sure to Sign up for a FREE LRWC Plus account. When you sign up for a LRWC Plus account, you can save multiple shopping lists making it even easier for you to stay organized. Watch Cindy explain how the LRWC Plus accounts work

Our posting schedule for CVS is as follows:

      • Tuesday: Preview Deals are posted
      • Wednesday: Top 5 Deals for the week are posted based on reader choices
      • Saturday: Complete Match Ups are ready

Some things to keep in mind when reading the match ups:

      • Coupon Variations: Keep in mind that coupons may vary from regions or even newspapers. Other areas may have additional or different value coupons. As many coupons that we are aware of from all regions are shown in the match ups.

5. Rebate App Savings

Besides coupons and digital coupons, there are also rebate apps that can save you even more. Here are some of the apps available for CVS:

Ibotta eCoupons – Ibotta is an app for your smartphone. You earn money by taking a quick poll, watch a short video or even just looking at a recipe. Each action will earn you more money once you purchase that item. Purchase the product as you normally would. Using coupons will not have any effect on your ibotta offers. If you like, you can even scan the products barcode through the Ibotta app to be sure you are purchasing the correct product. Once you have made your purchase, you simply take a photo of your receipt through the app. The amount of the coupon will be deposited into your Ibotta account.

Checkout51 is another rebate app. You make a purchase of any of the products from the list of current offers, upload your receipt to the app and receive money back into your Checkout51 account.

FetchRewards app on your phone!

        • Once you are registered you will have to set up your store loyalty cards.
        • Select the eCoupons you like and link them to your store loyalty cards.
        • Use your loyalty card at checkout (note: The total on your receipt does not change at checkout and the savings are not printed on the receipt).
        • Your money is automatically added to your SavingStar account within 2-30 days! They’ll e-mail you when your savings post.

6. New to Couponing?

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We have four sections below to help you get started using coupons and saving money on your groceries. Click the links below to bring you to the section you are interested in reading about.

Table of Contents:

      • Step By Step Guide to Get Started Saving Money on Groceries – 6 easy steps
      • Step It Up a Notch – 5 More Steps to Save Even More
      • How to Use Living Rich With Coupons Site to Help Make Savings Even Easier

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FAQs

How do I use my CVS coupons? ›

Redeeming coupon codes

Hit Apply to apply the code and enter another one. In some cases, an offer might require you to sign in to your CVS.com® account or have an ExtraCare® card attached to your account to redeem the coupon code. Read the offer page or disclaimer for details.

Does CVS take printed coupons? ›

CVS/pharmacy accepts CVS/pharmacy Coupons (ExtraBucks Rewards®, offers at register or printed from CVS.com®) and valid internet/print at home coupons containing a barcode. We also accept original third party manufacturer coupons that contain a barcode and must not be a reproduction or a rebate.

Can you use all your CVS coupons at once? ›

A. Yes, If all purchase criteria has been met in that transaction multiple coupons can be used. If only part of the purchase criteria has been met for multiple offers, the coupon with the highest value may be applied.

What is the 98 rule at CVS? ›

do have to spend the full amount required to earn extrabucks? / what is the 98% rule? no, you don't have to spend exactly the full amount! cvs has what we call the "98% rule." for example, if a deal requires you to spend $10, the actual amount needed to generate the extrabucks is $9.80 ($10 x .

Can you self-checkout with cash at CVS? ›

CVS Pharmacy has already begun to install new Toshiba Self-Checkout System 7 modular solutions – both cash and cashless – across their stores in late 2019 and will accelerate their adoption through 2020.

How do I scan digital coupons? ›

If you're purchasing in-store, scan your Shopper's Card or enter your Alt ID at the register. The discount will automatically be applied to your purchase and will appear on your receipt underneath the qualifying item. Digital coupons are identified as “ecpn” on your receipt.

How to redeem digital coupons? ›

If you're shopping in-store, digital coupons can be printed out or you can present the coupon on your phone at the register. If you're shopping online, simply enter the e-coupon code at checkout.

Are digital coupons automatically applied? ›

Once loaded to your account, coupons are automatically applied at checkout when you purchase the eligible item and enter your phone number at the pin pad.

How do I use a CVS coupon on my card? ›

You must present a qualifying ExtraCare card at checkout to use CVS Pharmacy coupons or ExtraBucks Rewards. Valid coupons sent to the presented qualifying ExtraCare card will be applied at checkout. Any fraud or abuse of coupons may, at the sole discretion of CVS, result in the termination of CVS account(s).

How does CVS couponing work? ›

cvs/pharmacy extracare emails

cvs sends emails to subscribers weekly that may include $/$$ or percent-off coupons. these coupons only work when used with the card for the same cvs account the coupon was issued to, and can only be used once.

Do CVS coupons expire? ›

You also can call 1-800-SHOP CVS(1-800-746-7287) as long as the coupon has not gone beyond its expiration date. Expired coupons cannot be reissued. ExtraBucks Rewards® earned from buying specific items in the weekly ad cannot be reissued. They must be used before the expiration date and can only be used in store.

How do I redeem my CVS rewards? ›

Before you shop, sign in to your CVS.com account or the CVS Pharmacy® app, go to Rewards and send your reward to your ExtraCare® card. You can apply it when you check out.

How do I link my discount card to my CVS app? ›

Sign in to your CVS.com® account and go to the ExtraCare® box on the My Account Profile page. Click the Link Your ExtraCare® Card to Your Account link and follow the directions.

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