At Walgreens, you can count on affordable prescriptions and deals on personal care items. You can maximize your savings further in a variety of ways, and come out pretty far ahead on your healthcare budget.
Sign Up For A Walgreens Balance Rewards Card
In order to take advantage of sale prices at Walgreens.com, you will need to sign up for a Balance Rewards membership card. The Balance Rewards card will provide you with points for every dollar spent. You’ll earn 500 points on every prescription you pick up in-store. In some states, it’s not legal to earn points on prescriptions. Some items, such as alcohol, dairy, tobacco, and stamps, are not eligible for points at all - for the full terms and conditions, go to http://Walgreens.com/Balance. Every 5,000 points nets you $5 in rewards, and every 40,000 points nets you $50 in rewards.
Earn Extra Balance Reward Points With Healthy Behavior
You don’t necessarily have to purchase items directly from Walgreens in order to earn Balance Rewards points. It can be as simple as earning points for your daily runs or walks when you log them on Steps With Balance Rewards account. Earn 20 points per mile on your walk or run, and 20 points for your daily log when you track your weight. You can enter your data manually, or automate your logs with a fitness device such as Fitbit or BodyMedia.
In addition to points, Walgreens occasionally hosts giveaways for gift cards or movie passes for those who keep up with their Steps and Balance Rewards accounts.
Stack Coupons, Sales, & Balance Rewards Card Savings
Walgreens allows you to stack Balance Rewards card savings with applicable in-store coupons plus one manufacturer coupon, as long as the savings do not exceed the price of the item. You can get Walgreens coupons by checking your weekly ad, on the mobile app, signing up for emails, clipping the coupons on Coupons.com, and saving your Register Reward coupons, which you get when you make a qualifying purchase to use on your next purchase. The ability to stack coupons on top of your Balance Rewards card means that you might be able to purchase some items for free, with the right planning.
Occasionally some items will have a rebate offer attached. Go to Walgreens' Rebate Center in order to complete the rebate and get the savings you are owed. You can use this site to also track the status of your rebate.
Bookmark Walgreens’ Savings Sites
If you don’t get the weekly advertisement in your mail, you can view it online. Below are all the different Walgreens sale sites you should bookmark:
Walgreens Online Promotions (Note: If you make a purchase of $25 or more online, you qualify for free shipping.)
Walgreens Balance Rewards point offers - Earn bonus points on qualifying offers.
Walgreens Photo Offers - Save on photo gifts such as mugs, prints, and more with the right promo codes.
Shop for Walgreens brand generics - You can save a lot of money by buying the Walgreens store brand versions of over-the-counter medicine, beauty products and more. Often the store brand items have the same active ingredients as the brand name items, so you’re guaranteed the same level of effectiveness for a lower price.
Download Walgreens’ Mobile App For Quick Savings
Walgreens’ mobile app allows you to do many things, including creating prints from your Instagram account, transferring and refilling prescriptions, setting up pill reminders, and more. The best feature, though, is the ability to clip mobile coupons and save Balance Rewards deals on your app. When you’re ready to check out, show the cashier the QR code for the coupons you save, and the cashier will scan your device to save you money automatically.
Save Even More As An AARP Member
If you are over the age of 55 and are an AARP member, you’re eligible for even more benefits. Check the AARP benefits page for the extra points you can earn on items you purchase at Walgreens, and get exclusive offers every month. You can also earn extra savings on Senior Savings Day, which is available to both AARP members, and Balance Rewards members over the age of 55. When you make a purchase in-store, you’ll get 20% off when you provide proof of your age. Online, you can get an extra 10% off your purchase.
Follow Walgreens On Facebook To Stay On Top Of New Balance Reward Card Promotions
If you don’t want to be bombarded with email and text reminders every day about savings at Walgreens, you can follow Walgreens on Facebook to stay on top of the latest promotions.
