Walmart Coupon Policy help!

[tikky34]

I'm a newbie so please be patient if this has been asked recently. I searched the forums but couldn't find an updated coupon policy for Walmart in Ontario. Google only wanted me to find walmart.com.

Does Walmart take printable coupons? What other stores in Ontario take them? I noticed on Metro's website that it's a no, and Freshco seems to say no as well but what about Food Basics, No Frills, Great Canadian Superstore. Giant Tiger, Shoppers Drug Mart? I'm in London Ontario so any help to make it smoother in the stores are totally appreciated.

What are the best stores to do coupons at? Is it Walmart since they have a good price match policy?

Also, since I'm asking questions, what does "wup" mean?

Thanks for your patience. I've already learned a lot in the last 2 weeks I've been couponing. I'm still far away from trading I think or using a train, but I'm starting!

[katie333]

I believe there is no 'official' policy in Canada, though some here have gotten access to something used at the store level. They do take printed coupons. Freshco DOES take them (now), in my experience it's pretty much just Metro that won't take them.

In my personal experience Walmart can be not so great with coupons, BUT it really depends on the cashier. Many have had positive experiences. Ultimately as long as you are using them legitimately the worst they can do is take an extra long time to scrutinize. Walmart technically offers overage but I've had cashiers fight me on it there.

wup = when you purchase (same as wub = when you buy)

[tikky34]

Thanks! Awesome info to have.

[Queenmoly]

Food Basics does not take printed coupons

[Peachykeen2007]

some of us have received a variation of this coupon policy in emails when we have contacted Walmart

Walmart Canada Coupon Policy
The following represents guidelines shared with our stores to facilitate coupon handling.
• coupon is accepted only if store carries the item
• must be presented at the time of purchase
• only Canadian coupons are accepted
• the item purchased must match the item presented on the coupon. (identical in size, quantity, brand, style, flavour,
color and /
or any other specs used to identify the product on the coupon)
• Expiration date must be present & be redeemed prior to the expiration

Types of coupons accepted by Walmart Canada:
• Print-at-home internet coupons:
o must be legible
o must have "Manufacturer Coupon" printed on them
o have have a valid name & Canadian remit address
o must have a valid expiration date
o must have a scannable bar code
o can be buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons
o are acceptable in black, white or color
• Manufacturer's coupons
o dollar/cents off
o free items
o buy one get one free (BOGO)
o has "Manufacturer Coupon" printed
o must have valid name
o must have valid expiration date
o must have a scannable bar code
• Competitors coupons qualify if:
o issued by a Canadian competitor
o for a specific item for a specified price i.e. $2.99
o buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons for items with a specified price
o they have a valid expiration date
o and are acceptable in black, white or color

# of coupons that can be used for each item
• only one acceptable coupon may be presented for each purchased item within a transaction
• store managers reserve the right to limit quantities where multiple coupons are being used for multiple purchases of
the same
item

When coupon value exceeds the price of the item:
• the excess amount can be given as cash or can be applied toward the basket purchase , at the customer's choice
Free merchandise with a coupon (BOGO)
• no sales tax is applied on the free merchandise




Hoping the information provided adds some clarity. I remain,
Respectfully,
Maria Della Grotta
National Customer Relations & Research Manager
Phone 905-821-2111 ext. 74389 Fax 905-821-6354
[email protected]
Walmart Canada Corp.
1940 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1P9
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