Huge Rite Aid Coupon News!

If you follow any of the various coupon forums out there, you might know that several "couponers" have been asking Rite Aid to produce an official coupon policy that clearly spells out their rules for coupon usage. Well, I am DELIGHTED to let you know that Rite Aid listened and they have just released this document that outlines everything you need to know about using coupons in their stores (FYI, I received this document directly from Rite Aid Public Relations).

This document is extremely helpful, and I would suggest printing it out and tucking it inside your purse or coupon holder. That way, if there's ever an issue when you're at the check-out stand, you can show this to the cashier. 

The BEST thing listed in this coupon? Rite Aid OFFICIALLY confirms that if you buy two items during a BOGOFREE sale and you have a BOGOFREE coupon, you get BOTH items for free. This has been an issue for me at Rite Aid in the past, so it's WONDERFUL to finally have this policy in black and white.

Give this a read and let me know what you think!

Rite Aid – Coupon Acceptance

To Our Valued Customers:

 

Rite Aid gladly accepts the following coupon types as detailed in the coupon acceptance guidelines listed below:

COUPON TYPES:

Manufacturer Coupons

·Manufacturer coupons are found in newspapers, magazines and even affixed to products. The UPC on these coupons begins with a "5."

Rite Aid Manufacturer Coupons

· Rite Aid Manufacturer coupons generally appear in our weekly circular, on our website and are sent to customers via e-mail. These coupons are labeled "manufacturer coupon" and have a UPC that begins with "49."

Rite Aid Valuable Coupons

· Rite Aid coupons are labeled "variable coupon" and have a UPC that begins with "48."

Internet/Print at Home coupons

· Rite Aid will accept Internet/print at home coupons up to the equivalent value of $5.00 off.

· A Rite Aid coupon (with the Rite Aid logo) is NOT considered an Internet coupon (even if printed off the Internet) and is therefore not subject to the $5.00 maximum.

+UP Reward Coupons

· +UP Reward coupons are special coupons earned by a customer in a prior purchase that can be used for any nonprescription purchase with a small number of exclusions that are listed on the +UP coupon. Multiple +UP coupons can be used (subject to the printed exclusions) up to the amount of purchase before sales tax.

Buy One, Get One Free

· We accept two coupons for the purchase of two items that are on Buy One, Get One Free Promotion.

· We accept a Buy One, Get One Free Coupon with an item that is in our flyer as Buy One, Get One Free, meaning both items are free. The cash register will compute any sales tax due, which varies by state law.

Total Purchase Coupons

· Rite Aid may feature total purchase coupons which discount the total purchase amount based upon meeting specific requirements. For example, $5 off a $25 purchase price threshold coupon.

· These coupons are accepted under the following conditions:

o   The coupon is valid and in date; only one total purchase coupon per transaction.

o   Total purchase equals or exceeds $25 before tax (before any coupons are applied).

o   Coupons for individual items can also be used including another "48" coupon that is tied to an item in the transaction.

o   Provided the total of items purchased is equal to or greater than the purchase requirement, other coupons can be used in conjunction with the total purchase coupon.

 

ACCEPTANCE GUIDELINES:

General Guidelines:

· Coupons must be valid and in date; Coupons cannot be exchanged for cash.

· Register will validate coupon through scanning or keyed entry of the coupon UPC number.

· In the event that any item's selling price is less than the value of the coupon, Rite Aid will accept the coupon in exchange for the selling price of the item. Coupon redemption can never exceed the selling price of an item and no cash back is allowed.

· When making a return for a product that had a coupon attached, Rite Aid cannot refund cash for the value of the coupon and cannot return the coupon that was used.

· Rite Aid reserves the right to not accept any coupon where the validity or the coupon cannot be established.

Multiple Coupons:

· More than one coupon can be used on the purchase of a single item under the following conditions:

· All coupons match the item being purchased.

· The total of the coupons is equal to or less than the selling price of the item before sales tax.

· No more than one "48" Rite Aid valuable coupon, one "49" Rite Aid Manufacturer coupon, and one "5" manufacturer coupon can be used on a single item.

· Rite Aid may accept multiple identical coupons for multiple qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers within the store manager's sole discretion.