AAFES COUPON POLICY

 I am so excited over this new coupon policy.There has been a lot of controversy over the fact that both AAFES and the NEX had stopped taking printable coupons. AAFES has posted that they are now accepting both printable and email/text coupons. I know that personally at Christmas I was really frustrated because I was told that they were not accepting any coupons other than direct print manufacturer coupons.  This new policy now makes it much more appealing to shop at AAFES because you can use the printable and they have also stated that you can stack with the in-store coupon. Please keep in mind that I would actually print the new policy and take it with you in case there is a problem.



Army Times has a great article on the new Coupon Acceptance Policy within AAFES.

Here are some of the specifics of the policy:
AAFES accepts online coupons. This change in strategy supports the AAFES Strategic Plan to develop a lifelong emotional connection with our customers.

Coupons are redeemable as a cash substitute for legal tender when purchasing the items specified on the coupon. AAFES facilities will accept all valid coupons when redeemed in accordance with the terms stipulated on the coupon, and ensure that the terms of the agreement printed on each coupon are followed.

After redemption, coupons become part of the facilities' overall cash flow and must be safeguarded and properly accounted for.



REDEMPTION OF MANUFACTURER'S COUPONS

*AAFES will accept 1 AAFES-issued and 1 manufacturer’s online/email or text message coupon for the same item, unless either coupon prohibits that practice.

We will accept one AAFES-issued online and one manufacturer's online coupon for the same item, unless either coupon prohibits that practice.

The following elements must be present for the coupon to be valid:

The words "Manufacturer Coupon"
A message to the retailer specifying the terms and conditions for accepting the coupons
A scan-able bar code and an expiration date
A manufacturer redemption address to ensure the coupon can be processed for payment
Usage policies in small print containing standard terminology, such as "limit one coupon per item, per customer" and "no copies permitted"
A specially stated face value, e.g., "50 cents" or an "up to" or "no more than" value ("value no more than $5.00")



For coupons with an open dollar value, cashiers must fill in the coupon with the AAFES sell price to qualify for redemption.

Coupons do not carry cash value. In situations where the coupon's value is greater than the sell price of the designated item, the item's sell price becomes the face value of the coupon. Our cash registers are programmed to only take the value of that item, regardless if the coupon is more than the item itself.