Dollar General: Coupon Policy

Dollar General's coupon policy has been updated recently (November 5, 2010). Here is the current coupon policy:

Dollar General accepts coupons, including Internet coupon, as long as they meet these requirements:

1. Coupons must be original. No photocopies will be accepted.
2. Coupons must have a barcode that scans.
3. Coupons must have an expiration date.
4. Coupons can only be used on products which are sold at Dollar General. The coupon "must match exactly to the item as it is packaged and sold at Dollar General."
5. Coupons must clearly state "Manufacturer's Coupon" or Dollar General Store Coupon."

Dollar General will not accept the following:

1. Manufacturer's coupon which do not scan.
2. Dollar General store coupons with an invalid promotional code.
3. Expired coupons.
4. Coupons for products not sold at Dollar General.
5. FREE item coupon if printed from the Internet, unless a purchase is required (for example: a Buy One, Get One Free coupon will be accepted).
6. Coupons from other retailers or coupons that may only be used at other retailers.

Unless the coupons states otherwise, you may use mutliple coupons in one transaction.

You may combine a Dollar General store coupon with a manufacturer's coupon for one item, as long as neither coupon states otherwise.

Here’s a few things to keep in mind with this new policy in place:

1.      I have always found that many Dollar General store associates do not know their coupon policy. In my small town, I am pretty sure almost no one else coupons. I tend to get very strange looks from associates and customers alike when I use coupons! (But that’s okay, because I don’t mind being weird!) That being said, it’s important to know the store policy, in case you need to explain it to the cashier!

2.      It sounds like Dollar General will reject a coupon if it does not scan. While this has not happened to me yet, it’s something to keep in mind. I think this will most likely be a “YMMV” situation. Some cashiers may push it through manually while others may not.

You can view the policy on Dollar General’s website here.