Here is an alphabetical list of some common coupon terms and abbreviations:

*A*

AC: After Coupon

AR: After Rebate

*B*

BC: Before Coupon

Blinkies: In store Smart Source coupons located near the product

BOGO/B1G1: Buy one,get one free

*C*

Catalina: Coupon dispensed at register after purchase

CNP: Coupon near product(similar to Blinkies)

CRT: Customer Receipt Tape(CVS Receipt Coupons)

*D*

DND: Do Not Double

Double Coupon: Coupon that stores double in value. (Ex. a $0.50 cent off coupon would double to $1.00 off)

*E*

EB/ECB: Extra Care Bucks(CVS)

ES: Easy Saver(Walgreen’s)

*F*

FAR: Free After Rebate

FS or F/S: Free Shipping

*G*

GC: Gift Card/Gift Certificate

GM: General Mills(paper insert)

*H*

HBA or HBC : Health and Beauty Section in store

HT: Hang tab

*I*

IRC: Instant Rebate Coupon(a sticker applied to a product)

IP: Internet Printable coupon

IR: Instant Rebate

IVC: Instant Value Coupon (Walgreens)

IWG: Instant Win Game

 

*K*

K- Kellogg’s (paper insert)

*M*

MFG/MFR: Manufacturer

MIR: Mail In Rebate

*N*

NED: No Expiration Date

*O*

OYNO: On Your Next Order

OOP: Out Of Pocket

*P*

Peelie: Coupon you peel off a package

P&G: Proctor and Gamble (paper insert)

PM: Price Match

*Q*

Q: Coupon

*R*

RC: Rain Check

RP: Red Plum (paper insert)

RR: Register Rewards (Walgreens)

*S*

SCR: Single Check Rebates

Smart Source: (paper insert)

Stacking: When a store allows you to use both a store coupon and a manufacture’s coupon on the same item.

*T*

Tear Pad: A pad of coupons or mail in rebates near a product or display.

Triple Coupons: Coupons that stores triple in value.(Ex. a $0.25 off coupon would triple to $0.75 off)

*U*

Unilever: Paper Insert

*W*

WYB: When You Buy

*Y*

YMMV: Your Mileage May Vary. Your deal or price may vary depending on your store’s policy or other factors.

 

****If you know of any important ones I missed or that you use and think would be helpful to others, please email me at melissa@couponingforyou.com. Thank you.****