Couponing in Canada – The Smart Way to Shop and Save Money!

Gone are the days when you had to search through numerous newspapers and magazines to cut out a handful of money-saving coupons that were only accepted by a limited number of stores. Now you can shop for free printable coupons and other free stuff online and the choice of stores is tremendous.

You only have to look at the huge amount of Canadian coupon sites that are now online to get a perspective of the variety of stores that positively encourage using coupons to make savings. Of course not all sites offer the same discounts; there are differences and you should be careful to select those that most match your needs.

For instance, there are some Canadian coupon sites that offer just that – free or money off coupons. Other online discount sites offer ‘cash back’ in addition to coupons which means you can make even further savings. Most online sites are paid a commission by the brand stores if you make a purchase from them, but not all of them pass these additional savings on to their customers. Therefore, ensure you buy from genuine cash back or rebate sites. Often cash back is paid as a result of ‘percentage off’ deals whereby there is an extra percentage off as well as the free coupons offered. This cash is usually then paid back to customers on a quarterly basis which helps consumers save cash towards future purchases from any type of store.

Thousands of shoppers can attest to the great savings that can be made from couponing in Canada.  But just as you wouldn’t give your custom to stores that are less than reputable or untrustworthy, nor should you trust all online coupon sites. Check their history; how long have they been operating? What experience have they built up and do they offer adequate customer service? Where possible, check their customer satisfaction rates and/or customer feedback sections. As some sites require you to register your details with them prior to receiving any offers, do your checks before you share your personal details with them.

That being said, there are a great many Canadian coupon sites that are reputable and you can be confident of shopping with them. There are couponing forums online too where you can get advice and personal recommendations from other shoppers as to which sites are best. You can also get information on the latest deals; whether it’s free printable coupons, discounts or cash back, to shop and save at your favourite stores.