Learn the Lingo

There are tons of abbreviations associated with saving money. Here's a guide to help you decipher them.

Coupons Inserts in Newspaper
SS= Smart Source
RP= RedPlum
V= Valassis
P&G= Proctor and Gamble


Other Coupon Lingo
B2GO-Buy 2 get one
Blinkies = coupon that comes from blinking dispensers near products or at the store
BOGO or B1G1: buy one get one (usually means get one free unless specified)
Cat or Catalina = coupon that prints from a separate machine by the register after your purchase
CRT = Cash register tape
ECBs = ExtraCare Buck from CVS-like gift cards back into the store, they print on the end of your regular receipt after purchase
FAR = Free after rebate
IP or IPQ = Internet printable coupon
IVC = Instant Value Coupon
MFR = Manufacturer
MIR = Mail in Rebate
MQ = manufacturer coupon
OOP = Out of pocket
OYNO = On your next order
Peelie = coupon that you peel off a product
PSA = Prices starting at
RRs- Register Rewards- like gift cards back into the store at Walgreens, print off Catalina by register
SCR = Single Check Rebate at RiteAid- can submit online or by mail
Stacking = combining more than one coupon for an item, so you get the best deal, Most manufactures coups can be combined with a store coup. for example
Tear Pad = coupon pad usually at the store that allow you to tear coupons off for usage
UPC = Universal product code or bar code on a product
WYB = When you buy