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Rite Aid 101

Rite Aid features a program called Single Check Rebates, commonly referred to as SCR or SCR’s. In addition, they have a rewards program called + Up Rewards.

The SCR Program

Like traditional rebates, Rite Aid has a rebate for each individual item. Instead of sending separate checks for $1.00, $2.00 etc, the Single Check Rebate program is designed to allow you to shop at Rite Aid during a predefined cycle and get one single check for the entire amount back. There are no UPCs to cut, shoppers card or rebate forms to keep track of. You need to save your receipt from your qualified purchases. You will join the SCR program online HERE and enter your receipts each month.

Rite Aid issues a SCR book with each offer in it for that cycle . You can also find the shopping list for the products online HERE. This book will list dates that the rebate is valid. Note: Rebates are not necessarily valid during the entire rebate cycle. Most rebates are only available for one week. You must check the rebate dates.

Most items will require a single item purchase:

To qualify for single item purchase SCR:

Purchase one item listed during the rebate period
Coupons can be used and will not be deducted from the rebate amount

There are rebate offers that require multiply purchases of the same product line

To qualify for offers that require a purchase of multiple products :

You can make purchases during the entire valid period
Purchase do not have to be on one receipt
List of products that qualify for the SCR will be shown
You may be able to earn multiple levels of rebates
Coupons can be used and will not be deducted from the rebate amount

There are rebate offers that are for multiple product purchases in the rebate cycle.

To qualify for offers that require a purchase of multiple products :

You can make purchases during the entire valid period
Purchase do not have to be on one receipt
List of products that qualify for the SCR will be shown
You may be able to earn multiple levels of rebates
Coupons can be used and will not be deducted from the rebate amount

There are rebate offers that will span more than one monthly SCR cycle:

These offers will list dates that the offer is valid, as in the example from purchases 09/27/09 – 12/26/09.

For offers that span more than one cycle:

You can make purchases during the entire valid period
Purchase do not have to be on one receipt
List of products that qualify for the SCR will be shown
Coupons can be used and will not be deducted from the rebate amount

You can also view the rebates available HERE.

Each rebate will have a rebate #, valid date and the amount of the rebate.

It will also include a description and the rebate limit.

Once you have made your purchase you will need to keep your receipt.

The key information from your reciepts is as follows:

Store #.
Register #.
Transaction Code
Date of Purchase

You will then enter your receipt into the computer system.

When you enter a receipt, the status of the receipt is “Waiting for Purchase Information to Confirm Your Rebate”, it means that the receipt information you entered has not yet downloaded into Rite Aid’s system. If you entered your receipt on the same day that you made the purchase please allow up to 2 to 5 business days from the purchase date for the data to show on your account. If you have waited more than 2 to 5 business days from your purchase date and the information is not showing on your account, please review the following information carefully on your account.

Once your receipts are entered, you can confirm your rebates. Once each receipt is entered, you will see a list of the rebates you qualified for:

If you made an error entering your reciept:

If the rebate program submission has not passed, reenter the receipt.

If the rebate program submission or sign up date has already passed, resubmit your receipt information to Special Services for manual processing by fax at 800-457-2243.

At the end of the period, you can request your check once all the receipts are entered.

You will receive a check in about 2-3 weeks after you submit your request.

If the store is out of stock, you can still participate in the SCR program.

Rainchecks will be honored for all rebate offers during any promotional rebate period. Rainchecks must be used within 30 days of issuance to purchase the product on rebate and qualify for the rebate.Your receipt must state “Raincheck” under the participating rebate product item to qualify for rebate.

• If you purchased the item on raincheck within the valid rebate dates then the rebate item will show on your account.

• If you purchased the item on raincheck outside the valid rebate dates then you will need to resubmit your receipt information to Special Services for manual processing.

Valid rebate date refers to the date the rebate item should have been purchased such as the entire program month or a limited time only rebate. If you have purchased the rebate item on raincheck outside of the specific dates on the website or in the directory of the rebate program then you will have to resubmit your receipt information for manual processing.

The + Up Rewards Program

Note: The program is still new. They are still working out the internal kinks in the program and this information is subject to change.

To be eligible for the +UP Rewards, you must have a Rite Aid Wellness card. Without this card, you will not receive the +UP rewards.

1. +UP Rewards are Rite Aid’s Cash Register Receipt Rewards program. See photo above. (I will refer to them as UPR from here on.)

2. UPR’s are earned when you purchase a specific item that is advertised. There will be a tag that says +UP Rewards. In the photo above, you would get a $2.00 UPR when you buy Colgate for $2.99. You will see signs in the store like the one below telling you how much of a reward you will get.

3. As of now, UPR are unable to roll. (note – this is per the policy – sometimes they do end up rolling but I would go on the assumption that they may not) This means if you buy a Colgate for $2.99, receive a $2.00 UPR , you cannot use it to purchase another Colgate at $2.99 and still get a new $2.00 UPR.

4. You are limited to one like UPR per transaction. If you purchase 10 toothpaste, you will only get (1) $2.00 UPR. (note – this is per policy, sometimes multiple ups print – no official limits are published — so you presume it is 1 — I often provide a list of UPR limits each week)

5. You may use multiple UPR to pay for a transaction. If you have 10 UPR you can use them as long as it is more than your total (minus tax)

6. Your total must be over the amount of the UPR before tax. For example, if your UPR is $2.00, your total cannot be $1.99 plus tax. It must be $2.00 and then tax.

7. UPR will not be adjusted if the price is lower. (this is the official policy and your store may choose to do it differently, but I would presume that they will not adjust it)

8. There are some restrictions on usage – no prescriptions, tobacco, prepaid cards, or any other items excluded by law.

9. Do not confuse the UPR with the Wellness Coupons that print on the bottom of the receipt. They are $1.00/$10.00 purchases- the same rules do not apply.

There are also UPR that require you to purchase $x Dollars of select products to earn UPR.

1. The required purchases are pre coupon prices.

2. There doesn’t seem to be a set standard of whether they can be purchased in multiple transactions – some work and others don’t.

Video Values

Video Value Coupons are Rite Aid store coupons that you earn by watching videos online. To get the video values coupons – you must register for an account using Ad Perk. You can sign up for an account here. The video values can be watched each month and the coupons are good thru the following month. You may only use one coupon per person per wellness account. The coupons are all individually coded – so you may not use them twice.

Video Values Coupons can be combined with manufacturer coupons. You can check out the video values program here.

Here are some tips to help you save with SCR:

1) You can print a shopping list on the Rite Aid site. This is helpful to remind you which items you need to purchase. In addition, to monthly rebates, there are also rebates that run outside of this period. In addition to cash rebates, there are also special gifts and gift card rebates. Many times these programs will run for multiple months or outside of the rebate periods.

2) When shopping, you may use coupons in conjunction with your rebates to maximize your savings. There are frequently free after rebate programs that become profitable when you combine with coupons. Once you have made your purchases you will be required to enter your receipt information into the online rebate system. Everything you need you will find at the top of your receipt.

3) I suggest that you enter your receipt immediately after you shop. If you decide to enter your receipt the same day you shop, there will be a day or two waiting period before your items show up. DO NOT request your check at this time. Once you request a check, you are no longer qualified for any other SCR during that rebate period. The only exception to this is if there is a rebate that is offered for a multiple month period. This will show up under a separate area of the rebates and you can select it without selecting your monthly check. If you are unsure, it is better to not request the rebate until the end of the period.

4) The check will not be in an envelope when it arrives. They are pink and mailed out of Exton, PA. Be sure to not accidentally throw it away, it does resemble junk mail. It can be cashed at your bank or used towards other Rite Aid purchases. Some Rite Aids will allow you to get cash back while others will not. So, check with your local Rite Aid to see what their policy is. I put the check amount on a gift card and use it to make purchases for the next month SCRs.

Source: Rite Aid.com

Rite Aid Lingo

acronyms and abbreviations:
+up = +up rewards
B1G1 or BOGO = Buy one get one (free)
crt = cash register tape coupon
/ db = coupon database
ets = excludes trial sizes
FAR = free after rebate
ff = firefox internet browser
gm = general mills coupon insert from newspaper
ie = internet explorer browser
man. = manufacturer
MFR = manufacturer
MIR = Mail In Rebate
OOP = Out Of Pocket
pg/p&g = proctor & gamble coupon insert from newspaper
psa = prices start at
RP = red plum coupon insert from sunday newspaper
scr = single check rebate
SS = smartsource coupon insert from sunday newspaper
V = Valassis (same as red plum) coupon insert
WYB = When You Buy
YMMV = your mileage might vary

Rite Aid's Coupon Policy

Its good to be familiar with Rite Aid's coupon policy.
Rite Aid – Coupon Acceptance
To Our Valued Customers:
Rite Aid gladly accepts the following coupon types as detailed in the coupon acceptance guidelines listed below:
COUPON TYPES:
Manufacturer Coupons
 Manufacturer coupons are found in newspapers, magazines and even affixed to products. The UPC on these coupons begins with a “5.”
Rite Aid Manufacturer Coupons
 Rite Aid Manufacturer coupons generally appear in our weekly circular, on our website and are sent to customers via email. These coupons are labeled “manufacturer coupon” and have a UPC that begins with “49.”
Rite Aid Valuable Coupons
 Rite Aid coupons are labeled “Valuable Coupon” and have a UPC that begins with “48.”
Internet/Print at Home coupons
 Rite Aid will accept internet / print at home coupons up to the equivalent value of $5.00 off.
 A Rite Aid coupon (with the Rite Aid logo) is NOT considered an internet coupon (even if printed off the internet) and is therefore not subject to the $5.00 maximum.
+UP Reward Coupons
 +UP Reward coupons are special coupons earned by a customer in a prior purchase that can be used for any non-prescription purchase with a small number of exclusions that are listed on the +UP coupon. Multiple +UP coupons can be used (subject to the printed exclusions) up to the amount of purchase before sales tax.
Buy One, Get One Free
 We accept two coupons for the purchase of two items that are on Buy One, Get One Free Promotion.
 We accept a Buy One, Get One Free Coupon with an item that is in our flyer as Buy One, Get One Free, meaning both items are free. The cash register will compute any sales tax due, which varies by state law.
Total Purchase Coupons
 Rite Aid may feature total purchase coupons which discount the total purchase amount based upon meeting specific requirements. For example, $5 off a $25 purchase price threshold coupon.
 These coupons are accepted under the following conditions:
o The coupon is valid and in date; only one total purchase coupon per transaction.
o Total purchase equals or exceeds $25 before tax (before any coupons are applied).
o Coupons for individual items can also be used including another “48” coupon that is tied to an item in the transaction.
o Provided the total of items purchased is equal to or greater than the purchase requirement, other coupons can be used in conjunction with the total purchase coupon.
ACCEPTANCE GUIDELINES:
General Guidelines:
 Coupons must be valid and in date; Coupons cannot be exchanged for cash.
 Register will validate coupon through scanning or keyed entry of the coupon UPC number.
 In the event that any item’s selling price is less than the value of the coupon, Rite Aid will accept the coupon in exchange for the selling price of the item. Coupon redemption can never exceed the selling price of an item and no cash back is allowed.
 When making a return for a product that had a coupon attached, Rite Aid cannot refund cash for the value of the coupon and cannot return the coupon that was used.
 Rite Aid reserves the right to not accept any coupon where the validity or the coupon cannot be established.
Multiple Coupons
 More than one coupon can be used on the purchase of a single item under the following conditions:
o All coupons match the item being purchased.
o The total of the coupons is equal to or less than the selling price of the item before sales tax.
o No more than one “48” Rite Aid Valuable coupon, one “49” Rite Aid Manufacturer coupon, and one “5” Manufacturer coupon can be used on a single item.
 Rite Aid may accept multiple identical coupons for multiple qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers within the store manager’s sole discretion.
Revised August 2010

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