Coupon Abbreviations

AC = After coupons
ACTUALS = The actual item as opposed to a coupon for it
AR = After Rebate
BC = Before coupons
BLINKIES – instore coupon dispensed near product from red blinking box
BOGO or B1G1F = Buy one get one free
BTW = By the way
CAT or Catalina = coupon dispensed at register after purchase
CPN = Coupon
CRT = Cash register tape
DCRT = Dated cash register tape
DND = Do Not Double
DOUBLE COUPON = coupon that a store doubles in value
ECB – CVS Extra Care Bucks earned for purchases
FAR = Free After Rebate
FREE ITEM COUPON = A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free
GC = Gift card
IP = Internet Printable
MIR = Mail In Rebate
MQ = Manufacturer coupon
NED = No expiration date
OOP = Out of Pocket
OOS = Out of Stock
OYNO = On your next order
P&G or PG = Proctor & Gamble coupon insert
PEELIE = coupon that you peel off the package
POP = Proof of purchase
PP = purchase price
Q = Coupon
RC = Raincheck
RP = Red Plum coupon insert
RR = Register Rewards
SCR = Rite Aid Single Check Rebate
SD = Store Display
SMP = Specially Marked Packages
SP = Stockpile
SS = Smart Source coupon insert
STACKING = Some stores allow the use of more than one coupon per item
TEAR PAD = A pad of refund forms or coupons found hanging from a store shelf or display
TMF = Try Me Free
TRIPLE COUPON = a coupon that a store triples in value
UPC = Universal product code (barcode)
WINE TAG = coupon, usually for $ off any meat, cheese or produce.
WSL = while supplies last
WT = winetag
WYB = When You Buy
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary (A deal may work in one area, but not the other.)

Tagged as: Coupons 101