If you’re a serious couponer you should consider learning basic coupon language. Some coupon terms are just a few letters and understanding them makes it easier when reading or posting about couponing.
You don’t need to memorize all of the terms, as you may always check back here to refer to them. Having this list makes your couponing a little easier
Some of the abbreviations stand for simple terms like ‘BOGO‘, which obviously stands for buy one get one free. We also use just the letter ‘Q’ for the word coupon.
So some of these terms are just common sense. Some you will want to refer this list. For example, ‘OOP’ stands for Out of Pocket. This is the amount of money you may have to pay after the cashier has deducted your coupons.
Coupon Language Abbreviations
Here is our list:
BOGO – Buy one get one free also B1G1
Q or CPN – Coupon
OOP – Out of pocket
OOS – Out of stock
Exp – Expires or expiration date
WYB – When you buy
RC – Rain check
MFR – Manufacturer
MIR – Mail in rebate
MM – Money maker
WSL – While supplies last
SC – Store coupon
GC – Gift card
IP – Internet printable
CAT – Catalina, a coupon that prints out at register
Blinkie – A coupon that prints out of a small machine in store near certain products (has a little blinking light on it)
Peelie – A coupon found on product in store
UPC – Universal Bar Code
CRT – Customer receipt tape
SRP – Suggested retail price
FAR – Free after rebate
SASE – Self addressed stamped envelope
SH – Shipping and handling
PSA – Prices start at
NED – No expiration date
AC – After coupon
BTFE – Box Top For Education
IRC – Instant rebate coupon, usually sticker on product
PM – Price match or private message
ECB – Extra Care Bucks (at CVS)
RR – Register Rewards earned at Walgreens
Wags – Walgreens
SS – Smart Source – coupon insert from newspapers
RP – Red plum – ” ” ”
P & G – Procter & Gamble ” ” ”
Double Coupon – When store doubles the savings of a coupon
Triple Coupon – Save as double, just triple the savings
Final Word: Coupon Language
Understanding some of the basic coupon lingo can be useful when searching for coupons on websites or even in some coupon ads.
You would be surprised how many places use these terms and fail to include explanations, often leaving many consumers confused. I’ve found that keeping a copy of these coupon terms can also be helpful for quick reference.
