Coupon Abbreviations
Here's another reader question which gets asked a lot…
What does it mean to check the SS Insert?
You can find a long list of coupon abbreviations and lingo to understand what these acronyms mean. Specifically on the question for the various abbreviations in the weekly store deals, many are short for the newspaper insert names. Here's a quick rundown:
- GM Insert = General Mills
- SS Insert = Smart Source
- RP Insert = Red Plum
- P&G Insert = Proctor & Gamble
Some other abbreviations you will see in the weekly coupon match ups also include these:
- exp = expiration date
- ECB = CVS Extra Care Bucks
- IVC = Walgreens Instant Value Coupons
- RR = Walgreens Register Rewards
Find all the tips on shopping drugstores here. - SCR = Rite Aid Single Check Rebates
- STACK = Using two coupons on one product
A store coupon and a manufacturer's coupon together. - YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary
Meaning it may work at one store but not another 10 minutes down the road.
Can you think of any other abbreviations you see used a lot that I'm missing? Let me know in the comments!
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What are Extra Care Bucks at CVS….are they like Register Rewards at Walgreens?
Thanks :)
Angie, yes, Extra Care Bucks (or ECB’s) are the same thing as Register Rewards. Although ECB’s have more advantages to them (one being you can “roll” your ECB’s on the same items). You can find more details on the CVS Rewards Programs at the link below:
https://savingslifestyle.com/tag/learn-how-to-shop-drugstores/
Don’t forget “psa”.
Heather, good one! For others reading, PSA = prices start at.