Catalina = Also refered to as CAT. A coupon that prints out at the register that is either $$ off your next purchase or $$ off a certain product. You typically have to use them at the store they printed, but some stores will take “competitor’s” coupons.
ECB = Extra Care Bucks. Exclusive to CVS. They work like cash on your next order. (Some restrictions do apply.)
Inserts = These are “packets” of coupons found in Sunday papers and also sometimes in the ads mailed to you during the week. These are typically sent out by Smart Source (SS or S), Red Plum (RP) and Proctor & Gamble (PG) They are also refered to as coupon inserts, S, SS, RP and PG.
Internet Printable = A coupon that can be printed online. Also refered to as IP or Printable.
IP = Internet Printable Coupon. Also refered to as “printable.”
MFR = Manufacturer
MIR = Mail In Rebate. These are checks or coupons that the manufacturers/stores will send you if you meet the requirements on the rebate form.
OOP = Out-of-Pocket. This is the amount of money that you have spent after coupons, ECBs, RRs, Catalinas.
OYNO = On Your Next Order. Used when refering to coupons that you can use on your next order at that store.
OYNP = On Your Next Purchase. Used when refering to coupons that you can use on your next purchase (order) at that store.
Peelie = Coupons found on products in the store.
PG = Proctor & Gamble. A big chain of brands that also puts out a coupon insert.
Prinables - These are coupons that you can print online. Also refered to as IP or Internet Printables.
RP = Red Plum. This is a coupon insert that you’ll either find in your paper or the mail.
Register Rewards = Exclusive to Walgreens. They work like cash on your next order. (Some restrictions do apply.) Also refered to as RRs.
RR = Register Rewards. Exclusive to Walgreens. They work like cash on your next order. (Some restrictions do apply.)
S or SS = Smart Source. This is a big name coupon source. They not only send out inserts in the papers but they also have an online site with printables.
Stacking Coupons = This is the term used when stores will let you use their own store coupons along with a manufacturer’s coupon for the same item. Example: Most Targets would let you use their $ off “specific brand” product coupons along with a manufacturer’s coupon for that same “specific brand” product.
