Coupon stacking is one of the most effective ways to save money—but not every store allows it, and some have unspoken rules that can either make or break your deal. Knowing where you can stack coupons (and how) turns a good deal into a great one. But each store has its own policies, and the fine print can be easy to miss.

Here’s how to navigate the best stores for coupon stacking, and what you should know before heading to checkout.

What Is Coupon Stacking?

Coupon stacking is when a store lets you apply more than one coupon to a single purchase. The most common stack involves using:

• One manufacturer coupon

• One store coupon

• And sometimes, loyalty rewards or a digital promotion

When you combine all three, you can walk away with items for a fraction of the regular price—or sometimes even free.

The key is knowing which stores allow it and how to do it correctly without tripping any of their limits or rules.

Target: Stack Digital, Store, and Manufacturer Coupons

Target is one of the easiest and most flexible places to stack savings. With Target Circle, you can stack:

• A manufacturer coupon

• A Target Circle offer

• A store-wide promo (like “Spend $50, get $10”)

• And sometimes, a gift card offer

The trick? Clip all digital coupons in the app ahead of time. The system automatically applies eligible discounts at checkout, as long as you scan your app or enter your phone number.

🛒 Hidden Rule: You can’t stack two manufacturer coupons (paper or digital) for the same item. But you can stack a Target coupon and a manufacturer coupon.

Walgreens: Manufacturer Coupons + myWalgreens Perks

Walgreens is another stacking-friendly store, especially when you use their digital coupons and rewards program. You can combine:

• One manufacturer coupon (paper or digital)

• One Walgreens store coupon

• Walgreens Cash rewards

Many of the store coupons come from their monthly savings book, which is available in-store and online. Clip these to your account through the app for faster checkout.

💡 Hidden Rule: Walgreens digital coupons can only be used once unless otherwise stated. So once you clip and use it, it disappears—even if you wanted to buy the item again.

CVS: The Stacking King of Drugstores

CVS is known for generous coupon stacking. Here’s what you can typically combine in one transaction:

• One manufacturer coupon (digital or paper)

• One store coupon (from the app, email, or paper)

• Personalized offers like “$3 off $12 haircare”

• ExtraBucks rewards

The CVS app makes it easy to manage your deals and tells you what stacks together. Plus, you can often roll ExtraBucks from one transaction into another—saving even more on the spot.

🔍 Hidden Rule: You can use multiple store coupons in one transaction if the terms don’t overlap. For example, “$2 off toothpaste” + “$5 off $20 purchase” can be used together.

Dollar General: Stack on Saturdays

Dollar General is a great place to stack coupons, especially on Saturdays, when they offer their famous $5 off $25 digital coupon.

Here’s what you can stack:

• Manufacturer digital coupons

• Dollar General store digital coupons

• $5 off $25 Saturday coupon

• Occasionally, paper coupons for even more savings

📱 Hidden Rule: All coupons must be clipped in the DG app before checkout, and you must enter your phone number at the register for them to apply.

Kohl’s: One of the Few That Allows Multiple Store Coupons

Kohl’s has one of the most flexible coupon policies for stacking:

• One dollar-off coupon (e.g., $10 off $50)

• One percent-off coupon (e.g., 20% off sitewide)

• Kohl’s Cash rewards

• Rewards points (for additional discounts)

When shopping online, the system usually applies the best deal automatically. In-store, you can scan multiple paper and digital coupons as long as they meet the requirements.

🛍️ Hidden Rule: You can’t stack two percent-off coupons, but you can combine percent-off with dollar-off and rewards.

Final Insights

Coupon stacking isn’t just about luck—it’s about knowing where it’s allowed and how to do it right. Stores like Target, Walgreens, CVS, Dollar General, and Kohl’s are built for smart stackers who clip early, plan ahead, and read the fine print.

If you’re new to stacking, start with one or two stores and experiment with combining store, manufacturer, and loyalty offers. With a little practice, you’ll turn your average shopping trip into a high-savings success.