What are Clipless Coupons? (eCoupons)

Clipless Coupons are coupons that you can add to your shoppers loyalty card.  Currently the two biggest store chains that use clipless coupons are Kroger (Smith’s) and Safeway.  They are also known as eCoupons.

There are a few things to keep in mind with clipless coupons.

• Clipless coupons are always redeemed at face value – even if your store multiplies coupons.
• It is only good one time, and for one item.
• Clipless coupons are manufacturer coupons.  This means if you see a clipless coupon come off and you have a paper manufacturer coupon for the same item, the cashier may not allow both since that is considered double dipping.  You may consider asking the cashier to take off the clipless coupon and use the paper coupon if that one gives you a better deal.

In the My Shopping List database, we have distinguished clipless coupons by the letters CL in front of the number.  Here is an example:

Before you can load clipless coupons to your card, you will need to register your shoppers card with that site. Keep in mind after you select the coupons, it takes about an hour for them to load to your card. When you checkout, swipe your card as usual and the coupons should automatically come off when you buy the specific products. If you’ve met the requirements of the coupon(s) and they do not come off your total, contact the company and let them know.  Most companies will ask for your information and will credit your card for missing amount.  So the next time you swipe your card it will take the amount of the coupon off of your total bill.