Coupon Lingo

Did you ever wonder what a “CRT” is or what someone means when they write “YMMV”? Here is a list of some commonly used coupon abbreviations.

ALA: As Low As

All You: All You Magazine – has coupons

Blinkie: A coupon that comes out of a little machine attached to a shelf near the item that usually says “take one”

CAT: (AKA Catalina) A coupon that comes out when you are done paying for your order. Comes from a machine usually located next to where your receipt comes from. The coupon is usually for a dollar amount off of your next order.

CellFire: A website that allows you to download e-coupons/digital coupons to your store loyalty cards

CRT: Cash Register Tape (a receipt)

DND: A coupon that states “Do Not Double”

DND5: A coupon that States “Do Not Double” but starts with a 5 in the code which will usually double anyway (unless a cashier overrides it)

ECB/ECBs: Extra Care Bucks (CVS)

GM: General Mills Coupon Insert

Insert: Coupon inserts that come in Sunday Papers

Matchup: Matching store sales to coupons

MFG: Manufacturer (AKA MFR)

MIR: Mail in Rebate

MM: Money Maker

Non-SS: Non Sunday Supplement, meaning a coupon not found in a Sunday Newspaper Insert

OOP: Out of Pocket

OYNO: On Your Next Order (or Off Your Next Order)

Peelie: A coupon you peel off of an item

PG/P&G: Proctor and Gamble Coupon Insert

Printable: A Coupon You Print from the Computer

RP: Red Plum Coupon Insert

SavingStar: A website that allows you to download e-coupons/digital coupons to your store loyalty cards

SS: Smart Source Coupon Insert (Some people refer to SS as Sunday Supplement)

Stacking: When you can use a store coupon with a manufacturer coupon

WYB: When You Buy

YMMV: Your Mileage May Vary (meaning it may be different for you at your store)