What is a Catalina?

8/25/2011

What is a Catalina?

A Catalina is a coupon that prints at the register when you purchase select participating items. They are called Catalina coupons because the machine is ran by Catalina Marketing. The Catalina can be used as a coupon or as store cash (a good example of this is Walgreens Register Rewards.)

There are two types of Catalinas that will print out.

On Your Next Order (OYNO) –

This type of catalina requires you to purchase a certain amount of items to get the coupon. In the example above, when you purchase 4 Totino’s pizzas you will get a coupon for $1 OYNO.  This $1 OYNO can be used as cash on most items in the store. 

Manufacturer Coupon Catalina –

These are regular coupons that print out when you check-out. Sometimes these will be really good coupons. For example, I received a coupon for a FREE Wonka Chocolate Bar at Target a few weeks ago. 

Do Catalina’s Expire?

All Catalina’s will expire. Make sure to look at the top of the coupon to find the expiration date. Typically they will expire about 2 weeks from when you receive.

Is a Catalina a Manufacturer Coupon or a Store Coupon?

Typically Catalina coupons are manufacturer coupons but occasionally you will see a store coupon.  If the Catalina is a manufacturer coupon it will be stated at the top of the Catlina. I received a Meijer store coupon last week that was good for $1.00 off any one deodorant. This is a great coupon because it can be combined with a manufacturer coupon.

Can I use a Catalina at another store?

If the Catalina is a manufacturer coupon then you should be able to use these at other stores. Unfortunately, some stores will not accept the Catalina coupons if they have another store logo on the coupon.  I always tell people to give it a whirl!

What if my catalina doesn’t print?

Sometimes this happens – it may be a broken machine, an error in the system or just the machine being out of paper.  You can always call the Catalina company at 1-888-322-3814. Make sure to have your receipt ready as they will ask you questions about your purchases.  Once you submit your request, they will mail you the missing catalina. I have called on several occasions and they ALWAYS send me the catalina.  You can also email coupon@catalinamarketing.com. They will require your name, address, store location, item purchased, date/time transaction and the catalina you were expecting to receive.