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There has been a lot of talk lately about Publix changing it’s coupon policy. Well, it looks like they have finalized it, because the image above is a copy of their “new” coupon policy. Thanks, I Heart Publix for the information & photo.
Publix accepts maufacturer’s coupons (limit one per item), Publix coupons (originals only-no copies), valid Internet coupons, and coupons from nearby competitors identified by each Publix store. (Competitor names are posted at each Publix store.) We will accept coupons from competing pharmacies for prescriptions only. We will not accept percent-off-items or percent-off-total-order coupons. We will only accept coupons for identical merchandise we sell. Acceptance is subject to any restrictions on the coupon, and we reserve the right to limit quantities. Manager approval is needed for individual coupons above $5.00. For a buy-one-get-one free (BOGO) offer, each item is considered a separate sale. We will accept a manufacturer’s coupon and either a Publix or a competitor coupon on the same item. Dollars-off-total-order coupons will be limited to one Publix and one competitor coupon per order. The order total must be equal to or greater than the total purchase requirements indicated on the coupon(s) presented.
This looks the same as my local store has been operating, so I’m happy about that! I also like that each store will have a posted list of competitor coupons they accept. If you shop at more than one store, be sure and ask at that store which competitors they accept.
What are your thoughts about the new Publix coupon policy? Leave a comment below!
“The order total must be equal to or greater than the total purchase requirements indicated on the coupon(s) presented.” Does this mean no cash back? Thats what my store manager told me today when my $0.50 coupon didn’t double to $1.00 but totaled $0.64.
i had planned this big shopping trip ,for then to find out that my publix does not take Target coupons anymore:(( basically only kroger or ingress,which they never have coupons,atlas not my neighborhood ones)
Ashley, what I understand the part you quoted to mean is that if you had one of Publix $5 off $30 mailer postcards AND a competitor’s — let’s just say a Kroger $7 off $70 — you’d have to have spent a total of at least $100 to get both ($12 total) taken off…and that’s of course AFTER all your other coupons.
My understanding, at least from reading Florida’s changes which sound identical (posted on our website), is that they are still going to give “cash back” if you’ve, say, got the $1 off of something that’s $.89. As they put it in that article, they get the full amount back from the manufacturer and believe the customer should get theirs accordingly.
Hope this helps!
Thank you so much for your explanation! That clears up some problems I had at Publix the other day.
Does Publix price match?
No Publix does not price match.
I tried to use a competitor’s coupon at my Publix last week, but they told me they do not accept competitor’s coupons. I wonder if that will change with the new policy.
“We will only accept coupons for identical merchandise we sell.”
This kind of makes me sad– my Publix did a swap on a coupon a couple of weeks ago. Oh well. Not much else looks like it’s changed, so that’s good!
Does anyone know which competitor’s coupons the Nashville Publix’ take? Specifically Nipper’s Corner and Concord/Nolensville? Thanks!
I went to the Indian Lake Publix in Hendersonville today, they would not accept the Whole Foods Coupon.. said it was against their coupon policy..
Mary: Concord Village takes Kroger, Harris Teeter, and Whole Foods. It will be tomorrow before I make it to Nippers Corner.
Ashley: You are correct…they don’t give cash back. So if you only bought 1 gum for $.64, and had a $.50 coupon, they would only double it up to the cost of the item. So, you would get it free, but not get the other $.36 back. If you bought 2 gums for $.64 each and used 1 coupon, you would only pay $.28 for both. (2 Gums @ $.64 each = $1.28 – MQ $.50 – doubled Q $.50 = $.28). I am a Publix Associate, and this is how it was explained to me.
I will no longer be shopping at Publix any longer.
Ok so it doesn’t say it on that picture of the publix coupon policy but what’s the policy on doubling coupons? Up to what amount on a coupon will they double??
Does anyone know why supermarkets don’t double in Florida – is it a state law, or is it some form of collusion? If it’s not a state law, is there anything that can be done? A petition? A boycott?