Good news- Walmart has an updated Coupon Policy AND it is on their corporate website so it is official. I recommend printing it out to take with you when you shop at Walmart.
A couple big changes: Walmart will give change or overage will be applied to other items when coupons that exceed the value of a product are used. Also, they will accept Catalinas from other stores that are clearly marked as manufacturer coupons.
Walmart will Accept the Following Types of Coupons:
- Manufacturers’ coupons
- Print-at-home internet coupons
- Must be legible, have "Manufacturer Coupon" printed on them, have a valid remit address for the manufacturer, valid expiration date, and have a scannable bar code.
- Competitors’ coupons that feature a specific item for a specified price
- Soft drink container caps
- Checkout coupons, or “catalinas” that are printed at our competitors’ registers, have "Manufacturer Coupon" with specific requirements printed on them, a valid remit address for the manufacturer, valid expiration date, and a scannable bar code.
Walmart Does Not Accept the Following Coupons:
- Print-at-home Internet coupons that require no purchase
- Competitors’ coupons for dollars/cents or percentage off, buy one get one free, and double- or triple-value coupons
Additional Guidelines and Limitations:
- Only one coupon per item is permitted.
- Coupons must have an expiration date and be redeemed prior to expiration.
- Coupons may exceed the price of the item. Change may be given or applied toward the cost of the basket purchase.
- Walmart only accepts coupons for merchandise that we sell.
- Coupons must be presented at the time of purchase.
Management/Supervisor Approval is Needed When:
- 40 or more coupons are used
- Any coupon is over $20
- $50 or more in coupons in one transaction
Remember that since this is a new coupon policy, cashiers need time to learn and be trained – so be patient as they learn the new policy, too. If you take the policy with you that should help and if you still have issues, ask to talk to customer service and/or a manager.
(Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!)
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Melissa Hurst, the founder of SavingCentsWithSense.net, is a married mom of three young children, so she understands the importance of stretching a family's budget to maximize savings. After working full-time in higher education for seven years, she pursued a passion of teaching both in the classroom and through her articles to help others. Her money-saving tips have been featured on Arizona Midday, and she is a regular columnist for LifetimeMoms.com and Times Publications in Arizona.
