Learn To Master Couponing At CVS Part Two
Here is additional information on learning how to coupon on your own at CVS. I will answer questions in a Q & A format. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask in the comment section.
How Do I Learn How to Coupon On My Own?
CVS always has certain items on sale, like Tide and other detergents, as well as personal care items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, lotions, body wash, soap, and makeup. They even have sales on new products. There are usually lots of other items discounted too.
In my area, CVS doesn’t have the ad in-store anymore, so I check online to see what’s on sale. I review the weekly ad and make a list of what I want. When you first start, you’ll need to spend a bit before you start earning ExtraCare Bucks. When I joined the CarePass, I got an automatic $10 ExtraCare reward (check if they still offer this when you sign up).
As I browse the ad, I note which coupons are available to save more. I add everything up, apply digital coupons to my CVS card, and check which items offer rewards like ExtraCare Bucks. If the price isn’t listed in the ad, I just search for the product on CVS’s website to find the cost.
For example, CVS often has deals like “Spend $30 on select products, get $10 back.” Let’s say this week’s deal includes Tide at $11.94 and Cottonelle for $9.99. Usually, there’s a coupon available, like $3 off Tide detergent. I combine those deals to save even more!
Deal: Spend $30 on Tide and Cottonelle and get $10 in Extra Care bucks.
1 Tide @ 11.94 liquid (64 loads)
1 Tide @ 11.94 pods
1 Cottonelle 9.99
Total: 33.87
Say you clicked the coupons
$3 off Tide liquid (for the same size)
$3 off Tide pod (for the same size)
$4 off $20 say this coupon was online for you to click.
$10 Carepass for the month
Total = $20 in coupons
33.87-20 = $13.87 plus you are getting back $10 in store credit (extracare bucks).
It’s like spending $3.87 for the products or $4 bucks on each product (from the $13.87)
However you look at it you are saving money! During the time of INFLATION when everything costs so much, it’s a win/win!
How to Get and Use Coupons at CVS for Maximum Savings
You can easily get coupons from CVS by visiting their website. Just go to the “ExtraCare” tab, and you’ll find a list of available coupons. Once you click to add them to your card, they’re ready to use in-store or online—super simple!
There’s also the CVS coupon machine, which I love using. You can either type in your card number or use your phone number, and the machine prints out your coupons. I personally prefer to print them because I like having a physical list in hand. Even if you’ve already loaded them to your card, the printout will still show all the coupons you’ve added.
This way, if I spot something in the store that catches my eye, I can quickly see what coupons I have and figure out how much I’ll save—kind of like “The Price Is Right,” but in real life! It just makes everything feel more organized and flexible when planning those last-minute deals.
“Knowledge is power,” as they say, and having all your coupons visible gives you the power to make the best choices while shopping!
Watch for High-Value CVS Coupons and Maximize Your Savings
Sometimes, CVS will send you high-value coupons either online in your account or through the mail. These coupons are often based on how much you spend, and they can save you quite a bit. For example, you might get a coupon that says, “Spend $30 and get $6 off.” It’s important to read these coupons carefully because the rules can vary.
Some coupons apply to anything you buy. For example, you might get a coupon like “Spend $20 and get $4 off” no matter what items you choose, whether they’re on sale or not. But, other coupons may say that they don’t apply to sale items. This means you can’t use the coupon if you’re buying products that are already discounted.
It’s usually easy to tell what’s on sale and what isn’t. For example, if the ad says “Tide is on sale,” it means Tide is being offered at a discounted price. But if the ad says, “Buy $20 worth of Eucerin and get $10 back in ExtraCare Bucks,” then Eucerin is not technically on sale. In this case, you’re getting a reward (ExtraCare Bucks) for spending a certain amount, but the price of the product itself hasn’t been reduced.
Let’s say you have a “Spend $30, get $6 off” coupon. You could add up your purchases like Tide and Cottonelle until you hit $30, apply the coupon, and save $6. But if Tide is on sale and the coupon doesn’t apply to sale items, you’d have to pick different, non-sale products to take advantage of the coupon. You can still use other coupons or earn rewards on those items though! It’s all about stacking savings to get the best deal possible.
Join the CVS Advisory Panel and Earn ExtraCare Bucks!
CVS has an advisory panel you can join to share your feedback and earn rewards. It’s super easy to sign up, and once you’re in, they’ll send you surveys by email whenever there’s one available. The best part? Most of the surveys only take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
After finishing a survey, you’ll get a link to claim your reward, which comes in the form of ExtraCare Bucks (store credit you can use for shopping at CVS). You’ll need a printer to print them out, but it’s totally worth it! I’ve personally received rewards ranging from $5 to $15 in ExtraCare Bucks just for taking a few minutes to share my opinion. And sometimes, even if you don’t qualify for a survey, CVS will still give you a reward just for trying!
Not only do you get a chance to give your input on products and services, but you also earn store credit to save on future purchases. It’s a win-win! Plus, those ExtraCare Bucks add up fast and help cut down the cost of your shopping. If you’re a frequent CVS shopper like me, this is an easy way to earn extra savings.
To join the CVS Advisory Panel, just click here and start earning rewards for your opinions!
CVS and Ordering Online
You can use your coupons and extra care bucks online. This is a transaction I did.
I added to my cart 3 Total Home toilet paper @ 6.99 each = $20.97
Your extra care bucks will show with the icon Apply.
Coupons shown in my account
$10 Extra Care (my monthly amt from Carepass)
$10 Extra Care from another transaction
$6 Extra Care buck from another transaction
20% off CVS product (being part of Carepass)
.14 cents reward
I applied the $10, $6, 20% and .14 = $20.14
$20.97-$20.14 in coupons = .83 cents.
The good news is if I was able to pick up at the store my cost would be .83 cents plus tax. Unfortunately, my store was out of this product so I am ordering from CVS.
My actual total was $5 for shipping plus tax.
Still a great deal paying $7 instead of $20.97.
Coupons and extra care bucks added to your card will show online separately. You just click what you want to use.
