A Register Reward will look exactly like this except it will specify a dollar amount.
BASIC FAQS:
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Here is some basic information about Walgreens. To my knowledge they do not have a printed coupon policy that is available. Also they do allow for significant freedom at the store level to interpret this policy.
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Walgreens DOES allow for “stacking” of coupons- you can use 1 manufacturer coupon and one Walgreens coupon per item as long as neither coupon prohibits it.
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Walgreens does not price match other stores.
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Walgreens can adjust the price of an item to the value of a coupon- i.e. adjusting a .99 item to $1, so a $1 coupon can be used. They will not give cash back on the difference.
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Walgreen’s will not allow a post-sale coupon. If you forget to use the coupon at the time of purchase, you will need to return the item and re-purchase it if you forgot to use your coupon.
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If you return an item that you used a coupon on, you will get the full retail price back. If you used a Walgreens coupon, you will get the purchase price refunded only.
(Please take care when returning items you use coupons on. It is something I do not advocate.)
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In general you only need 1 Walgreens coupon regardless of how many items you buy. The Register will automatically deduct the coupon amount for every item in the transaction.
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The cashier does not need to keep Walgreens coupons. So you do not need to tear apart an ad- they can just scan it. You can also keep coupon booklets and the Walgreens Activity booklets in tact and continue to use the same coupon over and over.
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Walgreens occasionally issues x/x coupons- typically a $5/25 amount. They require that your total AFTER all coupons have been applied is $25. Then you can use the $5/25 coupon. (This includes Register Rewards). So you will spend $20 out of pocket if you want to use a Walgreens $5/25 coupon.
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REGISTER REWARDS:
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Walgreens has a catalina program they refer to as “Register Rewards” there are a few quirks to the Walgreens system that make it a bit different. It can be a little tricky.
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A Register Reward is a manufacturer coupon and can only be used at Walgreens. The exception is if you have a store, like Publix, that accepts competitor coupons. Some Walmart stores will also accept them- but you need to check with your particular store.
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Register Reward. This is the term Walgreens uses for it’s catalina program. A catalina is a coupon that prints at the cash register- it can be for products or it can be for a dollar amount off your next transaction. So when I say $2 Register Reward- that means when you purchase that particular item you will get a little coupon after you pay that is good for $2 off your next purchase.
You can see a more detailed explanation of the Register Reward program and how it works HERE.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Register Rewards:
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I was told my Register Reward didn’t print because I used coupons?
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This is not true. You CAN use coupons on an item and still get a Register Reward. It may not have printed because:
1. The machine is broken or out of paper.
2. You bought the wrong item/ size/ quantity.
3. You used a Register Reward from the same company to pay for an item with a Register Reward.
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Can I use a Register Reward to pay for another item that generates a Register Reward?
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Yes BUT you need to have a filler if you are also using coupons and you need to be careful that you don’t use a Register Reward from the same company.
For example- if Huggies and Pampers both have Register Rewards, you CAN use a Pampers Register Reward to buy Huggies diapers. You will get a Huggies Register Reward. You can not use a Pampers Register Reward to buy more Pampers diapers as the Register Reward will not print. This gets a little tricky remembering what company is what. In the case of Pampers, you are talking about the parent company Proctor and Gamble. If you use a Pampers Register Reward to buy Tide, you will not get another Register Reward as they are the same company.
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My tip is to look at the right side of the Register Reward – it will say “compliments of xyz company” then look at the back of the product you are buying. Sometimes that can help in identifying the same company.
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Can you buy multiple items that have Register Rewards?
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Yes and no. If you are purchasing x product that has a Register Reward you can only get one reward at a time. So if you buy 10 of them in one transaction you will not get 10 Register Rewards, you will get 1. It is better to do multiple transactions- in this case 10 separate transactions- to make sure you get all your Register Rewards. Many people like to roll the Rewards back and forth to minimize the out of pocket expense. So if x product is $2 and has a $2 Register Reward and you want 10- you will spend $20 total out of pocket and you will get (10) $2 Register Rewards back. It would be better to find another item that you can roll the rewards back and forth between. So if item y is also $2 and has a $2 Register Reward, buy item x, pay $2 get $2 Register Reward. Then buy item y, use prior Register Reward and pay 0- get another Register Reward- use that to pay for x again and so on…
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What do I do if my Register Reward didn’t print?
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The store can scan the products again and void the transaction to give you your reward. They typically won’t do this- so a better bet is to call Catalina Marketing directly at 888-322-3814. They need your receipt information and will either tell you why the catalina didn’t print or they will mail it straight to your home.
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What happens if the Register Reward beeps?
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The cashier will give it back to you. You can do a quick assessment and make sure you have enough items to coupons or you can do quick math to make sure your reward isn’t higher than the pre-tax total. (So you can’t use a $1 Register Reward on a .99 item even if tax makes the item $1.07). Most Walgreens stores have .33 caramels right at the Register- you can always add one to your transaction and then give the Register Reward again to see if that solves the problem.
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COUPON ORDER:
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There are two schools of thought on what order to give your coupons to the cashier (and yes it does matter!)
#1. Give coupons like this:
Register Rewards
Manufacturer Coupons
Walgreens coupons
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The idea is that if you mess up your coupon totals- so you have 4 coupons and only 3 items- you’d rather apply the highest value (likely the Register Reward) first to make sure it goes through.
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Personally I always give my Register Rewards last. The reason is if I mess up and have more coupons than items I can always grab something very cheap at the register to even out the totals. If I am planning to pay 0 for toothpaste because it is $1 and I have a $1 coupon, I don’t want the toothpaste anymore if I have to pay $1 for it. So if I give the Register Reward first and then my toothpaste coupon beeps, I have just paid $1 for that toothpaste because my Register Reward was already applied.
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One other quick tip. The Walgreens registers are programmed to apply coupons based upon the total cost of the item. So if you have a $4 razor coupon and the razors are clearanced to $2 each, you can either have them adjust the price of the item up to $4 and get it free or you can buy (2) razors for $2 each and use the $4 coupon to get both for free.
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