Other ways to save - from Catalinas to Rebate Apps

Other Programs and Ways to Save

Catalina

If you’re not familiar with Catalina coupons, they are the longer coupons that print out at store registers. In our area you can get them from Kroger, Meijer, Kmart, Walgreens, and now Rite Aid.

Catalina coupons are triggered by what you purchase. There are often signs throughout the grocery store or in a store ad that tell you when you will get a Catalina coupon. Some store ads will refer to this as a custom coupon. For example, Meijer may have something in its ad that says, “Purchase this product and get a $5 Meijer Custom Coupon at checkout.” This is a Catalina coupon. When looking in a store ad at Catalina promotions, you will want to pay attention to the ending date. Some promotions last for an entire month, not just the week that they are mentioned. It’s always a good idea to clip that page and place it in your coupon binder in case your Catalina does not print as it should.

Different types of Catalina coupons are available. Manufacturer Catalina coupons are provided by the manufacturer of the particular product you are purchasing. Most of the time if a Catalina promotion is provided by the manufacturer, it will print at all stores that have a Catalina coupon machine.

Some Catalina coupons are Store Catalinas. These are promotions provided by the store itself, and they will only print at that particular store and be redeemable at that store only. In the event that there is a Manufacturer’s Catalina and a Store Catalina promotion running at the same time for the same product, you will get both Catalina coupons. For example, if Meijer has a promotion that says, “Purchase four Capri Sun get $5 off your next shopping trip via Meijer Custom Coupon.” And if there is a Kraft promotion that says, “Purchase four Capri Sun get $4 off your next shopping trip via Kraft Foods, Inc,” you will get both Catalina coupons when you purchase four Capri Sun that gives you $9 to use on your next shopping trip. This is only an example. Not a valid deal.

How to use Catalina coupons

Catalina coupons vary, so knowing how to use them is very important. If you have a Manufacturer’s Catalina coupon that is dollars or cents off a specified product, this coupon is valid at any store that accepts manufacturer coupons. It will say, “Redeemable at Meijer” or whatever store it printed from, but this does not mean it cannot be used anywhere else. If it can only be used at one store, it will say something such as, “Redeemable ONLY at Meijer.” Even though these coupons can be used at any store, it is still the store’s choice as to whether or not it will accept the Catalina coupons from their competitors.

Rite Aid stores will not accept Manufacturer Catalina coupons printed at their competitor’s stores. However, you can use Catalina coupons printed from them at the locations that will accept them. Locations that accept other store Catalinas include, Walmart (they do not have a Catalina machine), Meijer, some Kroger stores, and Walgreens. These must be Manufacturer Catalina coupons that are dollars or cents off of a specified product. For example, it must say, “Save $1 off Reach Floss” not “Save $1 off your next shopping trip.” Those particular Catalinas without a specified product must be used at the store in which they are printed from. Store Catalina coupons must be used at the store they print from as well.

Combining Catalina coupons with manufacturer coupons

If you have a Manufacturer Catalina coupon that is dollars or cents off a specified product, it is considered a manufacturer’s coupon and cannot be combined with another manufacturer’s coupon. If it’s a Store Catalina coupon, you can combine this with a manufacturer’s coupon. In the case that you have a Manufacturer’s Catalina coupon that is dollars or cents off your next shopping trip and not a specified product, you can combine this with you manufacturer coupons. You can tell which Catalinas are what by looking at the top. It will state, “Manufacturer’s Coupon” or “Store Coupon.”

From: Understanding how to use Catalina coupons, The Lima News         

http://limaohio.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?avis=LI&date=20130217&category=news&lopenr=302179938&Ref=AR

Cartwheel (Target mobile app)

Save on the things you already buy at Target with Cartwheel! Select from hundreds of discounts ranging from 5% to 50% off, and add them to your personalized Cartwheel barcode. Then save on your next Target run by scanning your barcode at checkout in store. Use the discounts as many times as you like before they expire. You can even stack Cartwheel on top of your Target REDcard discount and other coupons!  Sign up at http://cartwheel.target.com or download the app for Apple or Android.

Checkout 51

Checkout 51 helps you save money on the brands you love.  Every Thursday morning, Checkout 51 updates with a new list of offers. All you have to do is pick the ones you like, purchase them at any store, and upload a photo of your receipt through their mobile app or website. When your account reaches $20, they’ll send you a check.  Sign up at http://www.checkout51.com or download the app for Apple or Android.

Ibotta

Ibotta is a free mobile application that you can download on your smartphone or tablet. Once you have the app installed, you unlock rebates by performing simple tasks (answering trivia questions, taking polls, watching videos, etc).  Purchase the items you’ve chosen for rebate, and upload your receipt (or just enter your loyalty card at checkout at some preferred retailers).  100% of your earnings can be transferred to PayPal or Venmo as soon as you’ve earned $5. If you’d like a gift card instead, you can start cashing out as soon as you’ve earned $2.  Register at http://www.ibotta.com and download the app for Apple or Android.

Jingit

Use Jingit to look for the products that meet your current shopping needs. Reserve Offers and let Jingit create your shopping list. With Jingit you can plan out your purchases and earn cash just for completing that busy to-do list.  With Jingit Offers, you receive cash back when you upload a picture of the receipt with the free mobile app. They will notify you when your receipt has been processed and cash earned.  Download the app for Apple or Android here: https://www.jingit.com/home/

Receipt Hog

Receipt Hog is a free app for iPhones and Android based smartphones that turns your receipts into rewards by including your purchases into anonymous market research reports that influence brands and retailers.  For every qualifying grocery-related receipt you submit, you'll earn coins which are redeemable for your choice of cash or gift cards (1000 coins = $5.00).  Active participants become eligible for additional ways to earn including short surveys and spins at the Hog Slots.  Download the app at http://app.receipthog.com/r/wih51497 for Apple or Android.

SavingStar

Earn cash back at the grocery store with nothing to clip or print. You can redeem their grocery offers by linking them to your supermarket and drugstore loyalty cards or by submitting a picture of your receipt. They’re known for their Healthy Offer of the Week, Friday Freebies, and “One or Many” high value rewards, as well as offers on your favorite brands.  SavingStar automatically adds the value of each offer you redeem into your SavingStar account, which you can cash out to your bank or PayPal account, to a gift card, or as a donation to charity.  Visit http://www.savingstar.com or download the app for Apple or Android.

Shopkick

Shopkick is the shopping app that helps you discover all the best products at stores near you. It shows you popular products and rewards waiting for you at stores like Target, Macy's, Best Buy, Old Navy, American Eagle, JCPenney, Sports Authority and Crate & Barrel. And it rewards you with kicks (points) just for walking in the door. Get even more kicks when you scan items and make purchases. Redeem your points for gift cards at your favorite stores.  Visit https://www.shopkick.com/stockton22836 to download the app for Apple or Android.

Shopmium

If you’re familiar with cash-back apps such as ibotta and Checkout 51, you won’t have any problems using Shopmium, which works in a very similar way. Once you purchase a product that’s currently being offered by Shopmium, you’ll snap a photo of your receipt and scan the barcode on the product to ensure it’s the correct product. After the Shopmium team reviews your purchase, they’ll deposit the cash back amount in your account. When you’re ready to cash out, simply choose “request my rebate” under your account info and the money will be sent to you via Paypal.  Sign up at http://shopmium.com/en/app and use code MCGYEARV to download the Apple or Android app.

Snap

This app is from the makers of Groupon. Browse your offers before you shop, purchase the items at your local store, snap a picture of your receipt and earn your rebate. Once your account hits $20 you can request a check. You can shop at any store as long as the receipt shows each item description and price. Snap can be used with your desktop computer or by downloading the App for Android or Apple.

MobiSave

MobiSave works just a little bit differently from the other apps as you have to select your offers BEFORE you CHECKOUT at the store. Once you have checked out you can submit a copy of your receipt to receive your credit. This app pays through Paypal only and pays you for each individual receipt submitted. Check your AppStore or GooglePlay to download the app.

Find&Save

This app is sponsored by MLIVE and is a newer app. You can view local adds, choose your favorite stores, and use the Dash Rewards options to get cashback from shopping online or submitting receipts from stores. If you would like to check it out just go here to download the app http://fns.co/m/B5zgeqt1Up and use code QD37

Shop Your Way (Kmart, Sears, Lands’ End, more…)

Shop Your Way Rewards (SYWR or SYW) is a program available on pc or mobile that enables you to save at the Kmart family of stores: Kmart, Sears, Lands’ End, and mygofer.  Earn points on the purchases you make and redeem them towards future purchases.  In addition, as a SYW member, you get special members-only coupons, discounts, and other perks like eReceipts and returning merchandise without a receipt.  Learn more and sign up at http://www.shopyourwayrewards.com or in-store.  An app is also available for Apple and Android.

Swagbucks

How often do you use search engines like Google, Bing, Ask.com or anything like that? How would you like to earn points that you can turn into free giftcards just for searching the internet? Then you should use SwagBucks! It's a search engine that pays you to search. You can also earn swagbucks by playing games, answering daily polls, random free swagbuck codes....and even for using COUPONS! You can print coupons from Coupons.com through your Swagbuck's account and after you use those coupons at the store you earn 10 Swagbucks for every coupon. Then you redeem your swagbucks for gift cards like Amazon.com or Walmart.com. Check it out: http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/ladybea23

Other Coupons

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