Coupon Lingo

Understanding Coupon Lingo

When you first start to use coupons, you may be faced with a large number of abbreviations, acronyms and terms that you just don’t understand. The following is a list of these terms to help you better understand what everyone is talking about:

Limit 1 Coupon Per Purchase = You can use one coupon for each item purchased. For example, if you are purchasing 3 bottles of shampoo, you can use 3 coupons. You cannot use 3 coupons on 1 bottle of shampoo.

Limit 1 Coupon Per Transaction = You can only use 1 coupon per transaction. If you want to use more than one, simply do multiple transactions.

Limit 1 Coupon Per Person/Family = You can only use 1 coupon per store visit. If you wish to use more than one coupon, you can always go back to the store another day.

AC = After Coupon

BOGO or B1G1 = Buy One, Get One Free

B2G1 = Buy Two, Get One Free

B3G1 = Buy Three, Get One Free

C/O = Cents Off Coupon

CFK = Cash For Kids (coupon that donates part of the value to charity)

FAR = Free After Rebate

FREE PRODUCT COUPON/FPC = A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free.

FT = For Trade

HBA = Health and Beauty Aid

HV = High Value

IP = Internet Printable Coupon

LF = Looking For

MIR = Mail In Rebate

NED = No Expiry Date

OOP = Out of Pocket

OYNO = On Your Next Order

PM = Private Message/Price Match

P&G = Proctor & Gamble (coupon booklet & website)

Peelie = A coupon that is attached directly to the product to be “peeled off“.

POP = Proof of Purchase

PP = Purchase Price

RC = Raincheck

RAOK = Random Act of Kindness

SCOP = Scanning Code of Practice

SMP = Specially Marked Packages

SPC = Student Price Card (www.spccard.ca)

STACKING = Some stores allow the use of more than one coupon per item, if the coupon itself does not restrict it.

SASE = Self Addressed Stamped Envelope

SS = Smart Source (coupon booklet)

Tear-pad = A pad of coupons, usually on the shelf or display, where you tear the coupon off of the pad.

TFT = Toonies for Tummies (coupon booklet – these coupons can only be used in Ontario)

TMF = Try Me Free

Train = A Coupon Train.

YB/WUB = When You Buy

YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary

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