Publix Couponing 101

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In the past few weeks since I have been shopping and posting my trips to Publix I have had A LOT of questions about the Publix Coupon Policy. The policy so far has been ever changing so if I update anything in the coming weeks I will be sure to highlight it for you guys. I am making a “Publix” section under the “Store Specific Deals” tab. Under the Publix section will be a link to the Publix Couponing 101 post.

• Publix circulars typically go out in the Wednesday paper. So their sales will run from Wednesday- Tuesday of each week.
• Manufacturers coupons- All Publix stores accept these willingly. Whether they are straight from the Sunday paper or a mailer OR Printed online- you should not have any trouble using these coupons.
• You can only use TWO coupons per item. (ONE) Store coupon, such as Publix or competitor coupons if your store accepts them and (ONE) Manufacturer Coupon. This is a policy enforced by the Corporate office and applies to ALL PUBLIX STORES. Using both is called stacking coupons.
• Store Coupons- Publix offers store exclusive coupons located in their weekly ads or in a booklet near their weekly ads (in store and possibly in the paper). You CAN stack these coupons with manufacturer coupons to save more money.
• uPromise E-Coupons- uPromise is a program to help you save money while shopping and apply it to your children’s college education. Publix offers a store exclusive card (available at customer service or online) that you can use at their store to rack up uPromise dollars! See the uPromise ad below for more information about this program. Click here for information about the Publix uPromise card.
• Other Store’s Coupons- Some Publix stores actually HONOR these coupons to their full value. If you have a Target coupon for $1 Crystal Light you can take it to Publix and they will accept it! I know- AMAZING!
• Penny Items- On Sunday & Monday some Publix stores will run a mystery penny item sale. The coupon for this item will be in the circular and is valid with a purchase of $10 or more.
• The coupon policy at each Publix store is different. Some stores will take competitor coupons, run the penny item sale, & double coupons- others do not. The fact of the matter is that it is up to both the corporate office and the store manager to make these decisions. If you have a question or suggestion about this contact the store manager and tell them your feelings. They listen!

• Fairhope Publix WILL accept competitor coupons. These include Target, Walgreens, CVS (not ECBs), and Rite Aid. This means any Rite Aid coupon you have for $4/$20 purchase IS valid at the Fairhope Publix.
• MOST IMPORTANTLY this means that the Fairhope Publix WILL TAKE Walgreen’s Register Rewards. Because the print out as ‘catalina’ coupons (meaning seperate from the receipt) and say “manufacturer coupon” at the top- you CAN use these to pay at Publix! However, you can only use (1) of each “retailer” per transaction. If you look at the bottom of your RR coupon from Walgreens you will see that it has a retailer on it like “Pilot” or “Listerine”, if you have more than one of these you can ONLY USE ONE PER RETAILER that it states at the bottom. You can use multiple RR’s, just not from the same “retailer”. This is kind of confusing but REALLY exciting. If you have questions feel free to comment below or go to the “Q”poning Q&A section of the forum and ask quesions there!
• You can only use TWO coupons per item. (ONE) Store coupon, such as Publix or competitor coupons if your store accepts them and (ONE) Manufacturer Coupon. Using both is called stacking coupons. Thispolicy is enforced by the Corporate office and is the same policy for ALL PUBLIX STORES.

• B1G1 Sales- All Publix stores allow you to use more than one coupon on B1G1 sales. If you B1G1 you may use (2) coupons for that items since technically you are purchasing two items. If you do not want 2 items or do not have two coupons- Publix’s B1G1 items ring up as half off so there is no need to buy 2 to get the good price.

• The Fairhope store does not: Do Penny Item sales or doubling coupons. They also will not take a competitor coupon that is not within 100 miles of our area like Food Lion “FLIPS”.