Couponing Acronyms & Abbreviations
+Ups – Rite Aid’s reward program rewards
Ala – As low as
B1G1 or BOGO – Buy one get one free
B&M – Brick and mortar store – a physical store to walk into and shop
Blinkie – Pull out coupons Link to Catalina marketing for full description
BTFE – Box tops for education Program link
Catalinas – Those little money saving slips of paper that pop out of the machine next to the register Link to Catalina Marketing
C/o – Cash off coupon (or cents-off coupon)
Code Form – Refunds that require only a UPC# written on a CRT
Cpns – An abbreviation for manufacturer’s coupons
CRT – Cash register tape
DCRT – Dated cash register tape
DCRTC – Dated cash register tape with the price circled
DND – Do Not Double
Double Coupon – A coupon that a grocery store doubles in value
ECB – CVS Extra Rewards Program Program link
EPOP – Each pay own postage
FAC – Free after coupon
FAR – Free after rebate
Free Item Coupon – A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free
FS/FT – For sale and/or for trade
FSI – Free standing inserts. This is the actual term for the coupons you get in your Sunday newspaper, also referred to as SS coupons or insert coupons.
H&BA – The health and beauty aid section in the grocery store
HT or HgT – Hang tags for refunds or coupons hanging on a product
IP – Internet printed coupon
IDSO – In desperate search of
ISO - In search of
IVC – Walgreen’s Instant Value Coupon (in-ad coupons, brochure coupons, etc)
LTD – Limited, such as on a refund form it will say your limited to a certain number of purchases
MBG – Money back guarantee
MIR – Mail in rebate (refund)
Money Plus – Offers that require money in addition to a proof of purchase
MQ – Manufacturer coupon
NAZ – Name, address, zip code
NBPR – No beer purchase required Link to full explanation
NED – No expiration date
NFN – No form needed
Nt Wt – Net weight
NWPN – No wine purchase necessary
OAS – A coupon that is good on one product, any size
OOP – Out of pocket
OOS – Out of stock
OYNO – on your next order
OYNSO – on your next shopping order
P&G – Proctor & Gamble
POP – Proof of purchase
PP – Purchase price of a product
PSA – Prices start at
Q or Qualifier – The proof of purchase required for a refund offer that is physically taken from the package
RAOK – Random Act of Kindness
RR – Walgreen’s Register Rewards
SCR – Rite Aid’s Single Check Rebate Program
SMP – Specially Marked Packages
SF – Store form
SS – Smart Source Coupon Inserts
Super Doubles – coupons that are doubled $1 + in value (ie, a $1 coupon = $2, etc)
ST – Super Target Store
Tear Pad – A pad of refund forms or coupons found hanging from a store shelf or display
TMF – Try Me Free
TPC Temporary Price Cut (at Target)
Triple Coupon – A coupon that a grocery store triples in value
UPC – Universal Product Code
Wine Tags – Link to full explanation
WSL – While supplies last
WYB – When you buy
YMMV – Your mileage may vary … what happens in my store may not be the same thing happening in your store
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This list is very helpful. I printed 2 copies and include one with my list when my son or husband goes to the store. The more they understand, more money we save!
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