CVS is another drugstore where you can save a lot if you know how. The CVS loyalty card is a must! You can get it in the store and start using it immediately or sign up online and it will be mailed to you. The loyalty card is called the Extra Care Card.
As you enter CVS you will see an extra care coupon machine where you can scan your card and it will print in store coupons. These coupons can be stacked with manufacturer coupons for extra savings.
Extra care Bucks (ECB)
These are the best way to ave money at CVS. They are instant rebates that you get when you buy items that are advertised as earning ECB’s. You pay for the item and the ECB prints on the bottom of the receipt. Cut them off and keep them like cash. You can use them next time you shop at CVS.
EXAMPLE: Buy chips at $4.00 and receive $2.00 ECBs. Buy chips – pay $4.00 – receive $2.00 ECB. Next visit: Buy diapers $8.99 – give cashier your $2.00 ECBs – pay $6.99.
Maximize ECBs by “rolling” them. Buy something that earns ECBs then use ECBs to buy something else that earns ECBs. You CANNOT use $10.00ECB on $8.00 purchase and get $2.00 back. Purchase must be equal to or greater than ECB amount.
Quarterly ECBs: CVS gives 2% back on all purchases. Every three (3) months you get ECB for 2% of what you spent at CVS that quarter. EXAMPLE: Spend $100.00 in a quarter, get $2.00 ECB.
Weekly Deals: The weekly ad has regular sale items and ECB deals. Look for the ECB deals to save the most money. You can use a CVS coupon, a manufacturer coupon and get ECBs.
EXAMPLE: Colgate is $2.99 and you earn $2.00 ECB. Have $1.00 Colgate coupon from internet and you got $1.00 Colgate coupon when you scanned your card at the store. Buy the Colgate for $2.99, use both coupons, pay $0.99 and still get the $2.00 ECB.
ECBs have limits listed in the ad. You can only get the ECBs on an item for the limit amount.
When presenting coupons at CVS, do so in the following order to maximize savings.
1. CVS coupons that are $/$$ (i.e. $4/$20 Spend $20.00 get $4.00 off)
2. Manufacturer and CVS coupons
3. ECBs
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