Publix Coupon Policy: (Updated 2020)

Are you a Publix shopper who wants to save more money? Publix is very coupon friendly and there are lots of great ways to save including using competitor coupons, stacking coupons, rain checks and more. We spent many hours reading and studying Publix Coupon Policy to make it easy for anyone to understand. We want you to shop at Publix and maximize your savings on every shopping trip. All of the deals we post in our Publix Deals section that abides by the Publix Coupon Policy, to ensure you have a great Publix shopping experience. Here is what you need to know about how to use coupons at Publix.

What coupons does Publix accept?

Publix accepts manufacturer coupons, internet coupons, Publix store coupons, and competitor coupons from nearby retailers (check your local Publix store for a complete list). Publix also accepts coupons from competing pharmacies for prescriptions only. Publix does limit the number of manufacturer coupons per household to eight of the same coupons per day. For coupons greater than $5 in value, a manager’s approval is needed. Manufacturer digital coupons cannot be combined with manufacturer paper coupons when purchasing the same item. 

Publix does accept competitor coupons

Have a great coupon from a competitor store? You can use it at Publix! Publix does accept competitor store coupons, and even accepts those for private label store coupons. You can use private label coupons from a competitor’s brand to try Publix brand products.

Publix accepts competitor BOGO coupons, buy-one-get-two-free coupons from competitors, and coupons that require you to be a member of a store loyalty program. Publix stores will also accept competitor promotional gift card with purchase coupons as long as they stock the identical items listed on the coupon.

What competitor coupons can you use at Publix? Each Publix store location only accepts competitor coupons of nearby retailers. They post a list of competitors coupons they accept in each Publix store. Ask at the customer service counter at your local Publix store for the competitor coupon list since it may vary by location.

How do I get Publix digital coupons?

Publix offers free digital coupons when you create a free Publix account. Once you are registered for Publix digital coupons and select the ones you want to add to your account. You’ll need to enter your 10-digit phone number at checkout to redeem the coupon.

These digital manufacturer coupons can usually only be used once. If a coupon can be used multiple times in one transaction, you’ll see an icon that displays the number of times it can be redeemed. Each coupon also has an expiration date and will disappear automatically after that date. Publix does have a limit of one manufacturer coupon per item purchased. This means you can only use one digital manufacturer coupon or one paper manufacturer coupon at a time, and not both. If you use a paper coupon, the digital coupon will stay in your account to use in the future. The one exception to this rule is that you can use both digital and paper coupons on the purchase of Publix private label items such as Publix, Publix Premium, Publix Deli, Publix Bakery, and Greenwise.

How do BOGO offers work at Publix? 

Publix is known for their weekly BOGO, or buy-one-get-one-free offers. They feature at least 30 deals every week so that you can stock up and save. You can partner manufacturer coupons with Publix BOGO deals for extra savings and the retailer allows two manufacturer coupons to be used in a buy one get one free deal. If you have a manufacturer coupon that is a BOGO offer, only that one manufacturer coupon is allowed per BOGO offer.

How do you stack coupons at Publix for additional savings?

Stacking coupons is an excellent way to maximize savings at Publix. You can “stack” manufacturer coupons with a Publix coupon or with a competitor’s coupon on the purchase of an item, but not both. For additional information on how to stack coupons at Publix visit their coupon policy.

How to get on the mailing list for Publix coupons and promotions

Want to make sure you are in the loop about upcoming ways to save at Publix? Be sure to join their mailing list to stay informed about special offers. To join, call Publix Customer Care at 1-800-242-1227, or email them via the Contact Us form. You can also write to them at ATTN: Customer Care, Publix Super Markets, Inc., P.O. Box 407, Lakeland, FL 33802 and request to be added to their mailing list. Different offers will be sent out at different times, and to view the most current offers, visit the Savings page on the Publix website to view the weekly circular, including their popular buy-one-get-one-free offers, and to find Publix coupons.

Does Publix accept pharmacy coupons? 

If you’re looking to save money on prescriptions at Publix, you’ll be happy to know that Publix does accept prescription coupons from other local pharmacies in the area. Not sure which competitors are accepted? Check at your local Publix store for a list as every are is different but they do accept competitors coupons. 

Publix does offer rain checks

Have you spotted a great deal on a product you love at Publix only to have it be out of stock? Ask for a rain check! Publix stores can issue a rain check for 30 days for up to 8 of the individual item at the posted sale price. Visit the Customer Service counter to request a rain check. Rain checks are only issued for promotions that are advertised outside the store at a reduced price, so you’ll need to have seen the offer in a weekly mailer or ad, on TV, radio or the Publix website.

How do Publix rain checks work?

Publix will issue one rain check per household per day for anyone item or deal on promotion and you can receive rain checks for up to 8 single items, or up to 4 deals, not to exceed 20 items.

That raincheck can be redeemed at any Publix location that offers that product and must be used within 30 days of the issue date. The rain check will be honored for the retail price of the item when the rain check was issued and must be for the exact product it was issued for as described in the rain check.

When redeeming your Publix rain check, be sure to keep in mind that rain checks are for single use only. If you don’t redeem the whole rain check in one transaction, the remaining items listed are forfeited. Publix rain checks are nontransferable and will not be replaced or redeemed if it is illegible, or is lost, stolen, or destroyed. Rain checks are not issued for Publix, competitor, or manufacturer coupons.

Wondering if you can use Publix rainchecks with expired coupons? If your coupon was valid on the date the rain check was issued but has now expired, Publix will accept it.

We hope your shopping trip runs a little smoother thanks to the Printable Coupons and Deals Publix coupon policy tips and summary. We do our best to completely cover the Publix coupon policy but as with all policies, things can change. We will continue to update this as there are significant changes but you can check for yourself here for any new updates we might have missed.. We always want you to maximize your savings at Publix and by adhering to the Publix coupon policy you will when paired with sales. 

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