Coupon Lingo

BLINKIES = In-store coupons near product, usually from a red blinking box

BOGO or B1G1 = Buy one get one free


CRT = Cash Register Tape (a coupon printed at the end of a CVS receipt)


ECB/EB = CVS ExtraCare Buck


ESC = Walgreens Easy Saver Coupon


ESR = Walgreens Easy Saver Rebate


FAR = Free After Rebate


IVC = Walgreen’s Instant Value Coupon (Found in the monthly EasySaver Catalog )

IP = Internet Printable Coupon

MFG = Manufacturer’s Coupon

MIR = Mail In Rebate

NED = No expiration date

OOP = Out of Pocket

OYNO = On your next order

PG/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

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

V = Valassis (same as red plum) Coupon Insert


WYB = When You Buy