How to Coupon at Safeway
This Comprehensive Guide on How to Coupon at Safeway is your cheat sheet to big savings on your next shopping trip!
Savvy shoppers save 30-50% on their weekly shopping by using coupons on sale items, and stocking up when items are at really low prices.
So invest a few minutes every day/week on going through the Weekly Ad (including the summary of big sales), and various high-value coupons, rebates, cash back, and moneymaker ideas.
Download the Safeway digital coupon app and sign up for a Safeway for U account.
Download the app. Sign up for a Safeway for U account in the app or online.
What is Safeway for U account?
Safeway for U® is Safeway’s Loyalty Program that offers you personalized deals, digital coupons, rewards, meal plans (where available), and so many more perks.
It’s easy (and free) to become a member of Safeway for U®!
Benefits of Safeway for U account
Receive personalized coupons and deals in your app
Earn as you shop
Earn a point for every $1 you spend on groceries. Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on qualifying gift cards.
Every 100 points earn you a Reward.
Redeem Rewards
Redeem Rewards for free grocery items or discounts on gas or grocery
Free Stuff
Receive an annual birthday treat,
Receive a free item every month,
Pet perks
New Safeway for U® members will receive 2 Welcome offers, good for “$5 off your next purchase of $25 or more”
AND
Earn 2 Rewards when you shop in-store.
Note: rewards expire end of next month. So make sure you use them for discounts on groceries or fuel before expiration.
How to sign up for Safeway for U account
You can download Safeway for U from the App Store or Google Play.
Sign up for Safeway Fresh Pass Savings
FreshPass is a paid subscription program that offers savings on grocery delivery and many exclusive perks. Subscribers enjoy the following:
- Unlimited free delivery on orders over $30 (discounted fee for Flash delivery where available)
- $5 Monthly credit for annual subscribers
- Save $20 off your first online order over $75
- 2X Reward points on our exclusive brands
- 5% off O Organics® and Open Nature® products
- 5% off Signature Pet Care™ products
- Rewards don’t expire
- Monthly Starbucks® perk
- Exclusive culinary experiences
- VIP customer service phone line
Coupons and Rebates that can be used at Safeway
Safeway Digital Coupons
You can find these in the App or from your online account. The Safeway Weekly Ad has a list of Digital Coupons. Digital Coupons are coupons that are linked with your grocery store loyalty card, like Safeway’s for U. These coupons do not double in value and they also cannot be stacked with manufacturer coupons. Sometimes, though the Safeway for U app will have store coupons that can be stacked with manufacturer coupons, and those are denoted in Safeway for U by “Store Coupon”. Digital coupons are constantly updated, so do keep checking the app.
Manufacturer Coupons
The major online coupon distributors are Coupons.com, Save, Hopster, and SmartSource. Manufacturers also distribute coupons from their websites such as Kellogg’s, P&G Everyday, and more. The FTM Coupon Database has the complete listing of every printable and newspaper coupon available. If you’re looking for a particular coupon, be sure to check the FTM Coupon Database so you get the maximum savings for your favorite brands.
Sunday Insert Coupons
The Sunday Inserts are another decades-old traditional coupon source. These have lost popularity over time with the proliferation of online coupons. However, they are surprisingly active still. You can find information on the upcoming coupons on our site. Typically Save and SmartSource publishes coupons as part of the insert. You can print select P&G coupons via pgeveryday.com.
Rebate and Cashback Apps
In addition to the manufacturer and store coupons, you can also use cashback apps. These include apps like iBotta, Checkout51, and Fetch. You need to load a picture of the receipt into the specific app. The cashback is then loaded into your online app account.
You can use both the store/manufacturer coupons along with the cashback rebate apps. Sometimes, you can get a product with cashback in your pocket! That is called a Moneymaker deal.
Coupon Stacking, Moneymakers, and other fun stuff
Safeway does not allow a customer to redeem two or more manufacturer coupons against the same item in a single transaction. Coupon stacking policies for manufacturer coupons apply to paper and electronic coupons that have been loaded to a club card.
When products are at their all-time low prices in the weekly ad, look for coupons to make some super savings. Just make sure they aren’t expired coupons and you use one coupon on the correct item. In a “Buy One Get One Free Deal” – you can’t use a coupon for a “Free item” and competitor coupons are a no-go too.
Weekly Ads
Safeway puts out their Safeway Weekly Ad which lists products on sale next week. The weekly sales run from Wednesday to Tuesday. The Weekly ad flyer is available in print form as well as online.
ForTheMommas.com publishes the early Safeway Weekly Ad of next week’s sales on Tuesday prior to the start date. Go through the details and circle the products you want to buy.
The advance publishing date also allows you to compare the prices for products during the week and next week.
Safeway Coupon Policy
Summary:
Safeway does allow stacking manufacturer coupons along with store coupons.
No overages are allowed against coupons.
No photocopies accepted,
Here is the policy straight from the Safeway site.
Manufacturer and Store Coupons:
1. We will redeem coupons only for the specific items included in our customer’s purchase transaction. The redemption value will be as stated on the coupon unless that value yields a final price for the item less than zero; if the application of the redemption value yields a price less than zero, the coupon will be redeemed only for the amount that yields a zero price (our customer cannot net a cash credit or payout from a coupon purchase).
2. Paper coupons must be presented at the time of the purchase transaction. We will accept only coupons issued by Safeway or the
manufacturer of the relevant product. We will not accept photocopies of coupons.
3. Coupons are subject to advertised offer limitations and all other limitations and restrictions on the applicable coupon or product.
4. Coupons may not be applied against any free item received in any offer.
5. Coupons have no cash value.
6. Safeway will not accept manufacturer coupons (including, but not limited to, coupons issued through a Catalina or other in-store coupon dispenser) that display another retailer’s logo or name unless the coupon is for a specific item with the same product identifiers as the product included in our customer’s purchase transaction and is sold and available at the store.
7. We will not accept coupons unless they have an expiration date. Expired coupons will not be accepted.
8. We will not accept coupons that, in the determination of Safeway personnel, appear distorted or blurry or are altered in any way.
9. Sales taxes will be applied in accordance with the law of the applicable state, regardless of any coupon or other discount that may
apply to the purchase transaction.
10. All applicable bottle and packaging deposits on the purchased and free items must be paid by the customer.
11. Safeway reserves the right to refuse any coupons at its discretion.
12. Purchase reward thresholds (if any) will be calculated based on the customer’s final price (after deducting Club Card savings and all other discounts and savings) before deductions for any manufacturer coupons. As an example (and not as an offer), if a $10 minimum purchase is required for a customer reward, a customer’s order at full retail would be $12, a Club Card discount of $1.75 applies, and a manufacturer’s coupon of $1 applies, the customer would be given credit for a $10.25 purchase, and would be eligible for the reward (assuming compliance with all other requirements) even though the customer’s cash payment would be only $9.25. The manufacturer’s coupon would not be deducted from the total for purposes of determining reward eligibility. Purchase reward thresholds (if any) will be calculated based on the customer’s final price (after deducting Club Card savings, and all other discounts)
13. References to a threshold purchase requirement will exclude purchases of: Beer, Wine, Spirits, Tobacco Products, Fuel, All Fluid Items in the Refrigerated Dairy Section (including Fluid Dairy and Dairy Substitutes), Prescription Items and Co-payments, Bus/Commuter Passes,
Fishing/Hunting Licenses and Tags, Postage Stamps, Money Orders, Money Transfers, Ski Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Event Tickets, Lottery Tickets, Phone Cards, Gift Cards, and Gift Certificates; also excluded are Bottle Deposits, Redemption Values, and Sales Taxes.
Internet Printed Coupons:
14. We accept internet-printed coupons. The same manufacturer and store coupon rules above apply to all internet-printed coupons.
15. Internet-printed coupons must be capable of scanning at checkout.
16. Internet-printed coupons must have serial numbers and must follow an industry-standard format.
17. Manufacturer internet printed coupons must clearly indicate that they are a manufacturer coupon and must have a valid manufacturer address on the printed coupon.
18. We will not accept “free product” internet-printed manufacturer coupons.
Load to Card Club Coupons:
19. Internet and digital coupons that have been electronically loaded to a Safeway Club Card are automatically redeemed at the time of purchase after the club card number has been entered. All other coupon policies above apply to electronic coupons that are loaded to a club card. Internet and digital coupons electronically loaded to a Safeway Club Card are not included in any operative “double coupon” or other increase in coupon value promotion. Coupons are not accepted on online shopping orders made on Safeway.com, except Internet and digital coupons that have been electronically loaded into the ‘Safeway Club Card’ being used for that order.
Doubling of Coupons:
20. Check with your local store regarding “double coupon” promotions where customers will receive double the manufacturer coupon face value off the regular or club card price up to the identified limit. Not all locations offer double coupon promotions and the terms of such promotions may differ by time and store. Limitations and restrictions for double coupon promotions may change at any time. Changes will be posted in-store only. “Double coupon” promotions do not apply to any internet or digital coupons except for applicable internet-printed manufacturer coupons. These explanations and restrictions on “double coupons” apply to any promotion that increases the value of a manufacturer coupon beyond its face value.
Coupon Stacking:
21. Safeway does not allow a customer to redeem two or more manufacturer coupons against the same item in a single transaction.
22. Coupon stacking policies for manufacturer coupons apply to paper and electronic coupons that have been loaded onto a club card.
23. If a customer presents two coupons for the same item in a single transaction, Safeway will give the highest discount for that item, subject to the terms of the applicable offer and/or coupon.
Rainchecks:
24. Rainchecks are for one-time use only.
25. Rainchecks expire ninety (90) days from the date issued and will be accepted at any Safeway store that has the specific item in stock.
26. We reserve the right to limit Raincheck quantities based on product availability and advertised limits.
27. Rainchecks can be issued for up to six (6) items unless otherwise stated in the applicable advertisement.
28. Rainchecks will not be issued for Beer, Wine, Spirits, Tobacco Products, Fuel, All Fluid Items in the Refrigerated Dairy Section (including Fluid Dairy and Dairy Substitutes).
29. Rainchecks can be offered for store super coupon items unless otherwise specified on the coupon. Rainchecks will not be provided for items advertised as “clearance”, “while supplies last,” “limited quantities,” or other designations indicating a limited supply.
All coupon redemption terms are subject to our Coupon Acceptance Policy in effect at the time of redemption.
We may change the terms of our Coupon Acceptance Policy at any time. Such changes may become effective without advance notice or advertisement. The current Coupon Acceptance Policy will be posted at the customer service area in each store. You are also advised to periodically check our website for any changes to the terms of our Coupon Acceptance Policy.
Back to FTM now.
Phew! That was a mouthful!!
FTM Weekly Process to Save Big
1. Go through the Safeway Weekly Ad and check Safeway for U for digital coupons
2. Browse the Sunday Coupon Insert on FTM.
3. Look for the list of available coupons on the FTM site and Safeway site.
4. Get the Sunday newspaper and save your coupon inserts
5. Shop sales and use coupons on sale items
6. Stock up when items are priced really low.
7. Smile! You’re the best!
Note: we have provided this info on a best-effort basis. FTM is not responsible for any incorrect or outdated information. So please check the latest policy on the Safeway site.