Glad to hear it was helpful!

ECB will print at the end of your CVS receipts. These can be used on a future transaction so make sure to save them. Or you can view, print and redeem your ExtraBucks Rewards online on CVS.com or on the CVS Pharmacy app (must be sent to your card to redeem).

Your answer didn’t answer my question. How do I redeem the ECBs at the register? I know when I have a paper coupon I hand that coupon to the person checking me out. How do I do the ECBs?

You can maximize your ECB rewards by aiming to earn more ExtraBucks on each transaction than you spend. For example, you can split your shopping trip into two transactions: buy one item that earns the most ExtraBucks, then use those ExtraBucks to buy another item in a separate transaction. This is called “rolling” your ECB and it is the best way to spend them because you’re keeping your overall OOP very low. You can continue to earn and roll your ExtraBucks, using them to pay for future purchases while earning even more. Hope this helps!

Can you explain to me how I use the ECBs at the register? Thanks Monica Layhew

Hey Monica! You’re right, the ECB you earned can’t be used in the same transaction that you earned them but instead must be used on your next purchase. However, the key thing to remember is that the $8 ECBs are essentially “free money” that you’ll be earning. So, even though you paid $5.97 for the eye pencils, you’re still getting an additional $8 worth of value from the ECBs. That’s why it’s considered a moneymaker, you’re essentially getting more value than you paid for. Hope that explains it!

Hi Mariana! There are digital manufacturer coupons. You can find them on the store’s website or inside their app. There are insert coupons too. You can get them from Sunday newspapers. Couponers like to collect these each week. The cheapest place to find them is Dollar Tree (if your store carries them).

If you want to learn how to coupon, here is our quick video tutorial that you may want to check out: http://www.freestufffinder.com/how-to-coupon/

You may also find this helpful:
https://www.freestufffinder.com/couponing-for-beginners-10-tips-for-newbie-couponers/

Hi Angie! Extrabucks are reward that you can earn by purchasing specific items or spending a certain amount of money at CVS. These rewards can be used like cash towards future purchases or transactions. However, please note that you can’t use them in the same transaction that you earned them. I hope this answers your question.

I was wondering if the extra bucks money can be applied to the same transaction or if it’s not allowed? If so, is there a rule or policy that says you can only redeem the newly granted extra bucks money for your next transaction, because don’t the coupons print out after the transactions? Or I are these extra bucks able to be utilized only in the red machines? I still don’t know how it works. Whenever I have gotten extra bucks coupons it’s always been after I make a purchase, it prints out in my receipts.

You’re welcome! Just when you reach the checkout counter, you hand the cashier your coupon(s). The cashier scans them and puts them into the cash drawer. What happens next depends on the store, but this is the general process. Hope that helps!

Thank you! So how can I use that printable MFR coupon in store? Will I just bring it to the cashier?

Hi there! Unfortunately, you can not use printable or insert Manufacturer coupons online at CVS but you can use coupons attached to your CVS Extra Care Card! Always make sure you load coupons to your CVS App before you shop. Hope that helps!

Wait really ? Like for example the spend 30 get 10 ecb they have weekly I usually use a 6 off 30 purchase they send to my email

Hi Kayla! No, you cannot do that. The $6 off will lower your $30 spending threshold and that won’t allow you to get the $10 ECB. Hope that explains it. 🙂

Hi Cindy! For some reasons, when doing an Extrabucks online, you have to get to that amount after coupons have been applied. Did you make sure that particular Extrabucks offer was valid when you placed your order? And also, did you make sure the items you selected were part of the promo? Hope that helps!

Hey Trinity! What can I help you with? This post is on how to coupon at CVS, not a particular deal.

Thank you

Hey Shannon! You’re so welcome! Yes, your receipt will say “amount needed to earn reward”, even though you are issued the Extrabucks. Don’t worry if it shows on your receipt.

Hey Becca! According to CVS policy the $40 threshold needs to be met prior to coupons.

Hi Vy! Here’s the link to our CVS FB group: http://cvsfb.com/ 🙂

Hey Tayler! This is what I found in CVS coupon policy: “You’ll need to create a CVS.com account and attach your ExtraCare card. If you already have an ExtraCare card attached to your account, go to the ExtraCare page and click on the ExtraCare Rewards, Current Balances or Balance History tabs.” Hope that helps!

Hey Stuart! Not sure why they didn’t stated if it’s available for entire purchase or just one item. I suggest you check that with someone from the store before you make your purchase. Hope that helps!

Hey Amber! Whatever the price it rings up at checkout is the price that they will count towards the $30 threashold. So in this BOGO case, it would be just one of them that counts. At CVS they have the 98% rule. So you just need to hit 98% of $30 to trigger the promotion.

Hope that helps!

Lemme know if you need anything else k?

Thanks Dianne! Welcome! Thanks for checking it out!

Hello there! If you have promotion $5 ExtraBucks for spending $12 for example, you should reach that $12 threshold before using any coupons. If the limit is one, you can do the deal only once. Hope that was helpful!

Hi Maritza! The total has to meet the $15 requirement before any coupons to receive the $5 off.

I have no way of checking but I hope it took some dollars off

Hi Louise! I’m not sure if the system would apply your coupon to the full priced item if it’s also part of a promotion. CVS is tricky with these coupons and sales but you can try

Hi Alexis! I’m not sure if the system would apply your coupon to the full priced item if it’s also part of a promotion. CVS is tricky with these coupons and sales but you can try.

Hi, Dina! Yes, you are allowed to use multiple ExtraBucks you’ve earned on one transaction. 🙂

I was wondering are we slow to use multiple ECB on 1 transaction but multiple item as long as the $ amount of ECB is not more than the total of the transaction?

It looks like they took it off of the white strips after the 15 off, 3 off 15 and 3 off teeth whitening. Idk but even then it would’ve been around 6.79 off.

If you buy 2 Head & shoulders products, it’s best to use 2 cvs coupons. The 98% rule won’t apply to coupons, you need to spend the exact amount shown on the coupon. Hope this helps

Hi Bobbie! Their system is weird and I want to say yes, you can use all three coupons and get 4 for $2 but these dollar off coupons don’t always work properly for me. I’d suggest using the $4/$12 coupon first, then hand the cashier the rest of the coupons. But keep in mind, these coupons come off differently, it’s weird lol

I forgot about these other coupons. I want to buy a Head and Shoulders product for $9.99. I have two $3 off Head and Shoulders CVS coupons and two $2 off Head and Shoulders CVS coupons. Can I use all four coupons even though the coupon values will exceed the product value by 1¢ (basically, I have $10 in coupons for a $9.99 product)?

Does the 98% rule apply to dollar off coupons, or is it just strictly for ECB deals? I have a $3 off $12 oral care coupon, but my total will be $11.96 and this offer is not earning ECBs. Will I be able to use this coupon even though I fall short of the coupon threshold by 4¢?

Thank you in advance! I am tired of embarrassing myself at the register when the coupons don’t come off.

Kotex Liners are on sale this week 2 for $6.

I have a $4 off $12 Kotex CVS coupon and (2) $3 off 2 Kotex MFR coupons.

If I buy 4 Kotex, then my total will be $12 exact before taxes. Can I use the $4 off $12 and the two $3 MFR coupons because my total will be $12 BEFORE MFR coupons. Or does my total need to be $12 after all discounts are taken off?

I really hope I can use the $4 off $12 coupon with my two $3 MFR coupons, making it $2 for 4 packages!

Hi Traci! Give it a week or more to receive any CRTs if you just signed up for a CVS card. The more you shop, the more CRTs you will receive.

Hi Adriana! I’m not sure, I don’t think it’s possible to have the same coupon on the app once you printed. It’s only possible to send to your card digitally and the red box will print what you have already sent to card. Just a summary of what coupons you have clipped

Hi Eileen! I think the CRTs are connected with the person’s account and I don’t think they can be used be others

Hi Tina! Do you know if paper CRTs can be used by other accounts? I found a stash of great CRT on the red box at my store. I have an issue with my account where I haven’t gotten CRTs for months despite multiple calls to customer service and weekly shopping at CVS. So if love to use some of these crts but don’t want to break any rules!

Hi Areli! $30 before paper coupons

Does that include paper coupons? As in $30 before paper coupons or after?

Thanks!

I know!! They need to fix their system like yesterday.. lol

Hi Tina!

Exactly, I have no idea which item it took 40% off of. I would have expected it to be the Crest 3D but then it would have been a bigger discount than $6.01. CVS couponing is not what it used to be…

Hi Rachel! Looks like the 40% off coupon applies to only one item. I’m not sure which item the system has chosen, you have the Crest 3D and Listerine products at full price. CVS system can be weird

I recently used purchased the following:

1 Tostitos Salsa Con Queso Medium 15 oz
1 @ 2/ 6.00
3.00B
SAVED 1.29

1 Tostitos Salsa Con Queso Medium 15 oz
1 @ 2/ 6.00
3.00B
SAVED 1.29

1 Tostitos Brand Scoops Tortilla Chips 10 oz
1 @ 2/ 6.00
3.00B
SAVED 2.39

1 Tostitos Brand Scoops Tortilla Chips 10 oz
1 @ 2/ 6.00
3.00B
SAVED 2.39

1 HT FRSH PUR WTR
.33B
SAVED .17

1 BOTTLE DEPOSIT(Hawaii fee)
.05F

1 HI CONTAINER FEE (Hawaii fee)
.01F

1 Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil 16.9 fl oz
4.99B
SAVED 7.00

1 Crest 3D White Whitestrips Dental Whitening Kit
37.99T

$15 OFF CREST WHITESTRIPS APPLIED

1 Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash Cool Mint 33.8 fl oz
7.69T

$3 OFF $12 ORAL CARE APPLIED

1 Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash Cool Mint 33.8 fl oz
7.69T

$3 OFF $12 ORAL CARE APPLIED

Discounts Applied

1 $15 OFF CREST WHITESTRI
MFR COUPON (#186719) -15.00

1 $3 OFF $12 ORAL CARE
CVS COUPON (#160460) -3.00

1 $3 OFF $15 ORAL CARE
CVS COUPON (#160461) -3.00

1 $3 OFF TEETH WHITENING
CVS COUPON (#64940) -3.00

1 $2 OFF $12 MOUTHWASH
CVS COUPON (#148069) -2.00

1 Quarterly ExtraBucks Re
CVS COUPON (#184421) -2.00

1 40% OFF ONE ITEM
CVS COUPON (#187038) -6.01

11 Items

SUBTOTAL 36.74
HI 4.712% TAX 2.43
TOTAL 39.17

So my issue is, how did they calculate $6.01 for my 40% coupon. $6.01 is 40% of $15.02 and none of my items calculate to $15.02 before or after the application of coupons. And I had a (send to card, non-MFR) coupon of $2 off $6 Listerine mouthwash, or any other mouthwash but it was was NOT applied.

Also, I emailed CVS these questions and they responded via email as follows:
“After your order was totaled the CVS Point of Sale system applied your coupons appropriately. Our cashiers do not have control over the order in which coupons are applied to purchases.

CVS reserves the right to process coupons in any order. For information regarding the coupon policy, please visit http://www.cvs.com/bizcontent/general/help/coupon-policy.pdf.”

Which didn’t answer any of my questions…any idea?

Yes, it does

Hi Marianne! The CRTs are connected to a CVS store card, so you’d have to use your husbands CRTs and card to get the savings

Can I use my husband’s printed CRTs on my transaction?

Hi Ashley! Always calculate before tax. Taxes are different in every state.

I’m not sure, Sophia. I just tried online and didn’t see the EB online with the 98% rule.

Hi Christine! I would definitely recommend keeping all your CRT and instant coupons because you never know when you need them. I don’t have a preference for digital or paper coupons, but I can see how sending the coupons to my card may be helpful if I tend to lose receipts lol. It really depends on personal preference! If you decide you want to go with paper coupons, you don’t need to change anything – just print them out. I hope this helps!

Hi, Tina!
Yes, my instant coupon for everyone. My didn’t print when I did myself. But I just realized that the manager printed for new crt and instant coupon for this week. But cashier told it is not mine. So I left all my crt and instant coupon on the shopping cart and came home. It was my coupon because I checked my app. App said I printed it. So I called customer service they said that once I printed, they can’t reissue my coupon. Bad luck!!!
I have question whichone is better digital app coupon or paper coupon from redbox or receipts? I have digital app coupon “send to the card”. But I don’t have choice for reprint… If paper coupon is better better how to change?
Thank you Tina..

Hi Christine! Sorry you’re having issues! I would try deleting the app and reinstalling it to see if that makes a difference. Do you mean the coupons that you print at the CVS machine when you asked about the weekly instant coupon? If so, then try flagging an employee to see if they can fix it. Let me know if this works for you, my friend!

Happy to you too, Katie! You should be able to stack them together in one transaction, but it really depends on the fine print on the coupon. I would read if there are any exclusions or limits like combining offers. I hope this helps!

Can I use a $3 of $10 food CRT with a $10 off $50 purchase together in one transaction?

Hey Katherine!

Congrats on trying couponing! I’m proud of you for taking action!

Your total for all shampoos is $34.44. The two coupons $14 + $18 is $32. So technically accordingly to their policy you are allowed to use the CRTs. Even tho your can’t stack them on the same items, but you are buying enough to meet both coupons combined.

However, sometimes the computer may not allow it, even tho you are following their coupon policy. I would give it a try and see if it works. I’m guessing it should be fine. If not, just point out to the cashier the math. Let me know what happens!

You could also split the transaction into two. Get the three $4.99 shampoos and use the $4/$14 CRT.

I have a $4 off $14 Pantene crt and a $4 off $18 any hair care crt.

I am trying to purchase 3, 20.1 oz bottles of Pantene that cost $6.49 and 3, 12.6 oz bottles that cost $4.99.

Am I able to use both of those crt’s? If not, then how come?

Thank you ! 🙂

Hey Lawanda!

No. When it’s a sale, whatever the sale price that rings up is what counts. So in the BOGO Free sale, the second item will ring up $0, so only the first item.

Hope that helps! 🙂
Tina

Hi Jessica! I just checked. Your coupon for the $10 CVS Cash Card will print immediately following qualifying purchase(s) of $30 or more. It looks like as long as you hit the $30 threshold, you should be fine! Hope this helps!

It wouldn’t matter if I split it in 2 transactions right (both beofre coupons)?

Thank you so much for your help!!

HI Jessica! You should reach $30 before coupons.

Thanks again!

Hey Rachel! You’re so welcome! Please update me on your next trip. Crossing my fingers it will work for you!

I’ll definitely try to go to another location! Thank you Tina! Glad I found your blog.

You are so welcome, Rachel! You are right. There isn’t any specifications on your coupon. It should have worked for you, but it depends on how the computer adjusts the coupon. Have you tried going to a different store?

Hi Tina! Thank you for the prompt response. So the coupon was for $2 off toothpaste OR toothbrush and I bought a toothbrush that was on sale for 89 cents (photo: https://ibb.co/cNWHrYF ). The coupon is a MFR coupon and does not specify a brand/Line of Colgate for the toothpaste or toothbrush. Photo: https://ibb.co/rvccPSH

Hi Lea! As per CVS Coupon Policy, you would have to spend a total of $55 ($40+$15) in order to use both coupons. However, some registers would accept both coupons even if you spend only $40.

Hi Rachel! The coupon is supposed to work on an item that is less than the coupon value. Usually Colgate coupons are for select varieties like Optic While, Total, Enamel Health and more, and they are not 89 cents. Maybe the toothpaste that was on sale was a different variety not listed on the coupon

I do have one question if I have a $10 off $40 CRT and a $3 off $15 shampoo coupon on the app, would I be able to use both coupons for $13 off?

Thanks again!

Hi Angel! You don’t have to spend them at once, purchases track at the bottom of your receipt so you can do multiple transactions!

Thanks.