If you’ve ever used RetailMeNot to find a promo code or coupon, you may be wondering: Where do we get intel about all those discounts? How do we verify that they work?
To be fully transparent, we’ve assembled a guide on how we source our deals, as well as all the checks and balances they go through.
Introduction to Our Verification Process
RetailMeNot sources codes directly from our network of affiliate partners, but also hand-sources promo codes, coupons and sales via our Merchandising team. That team verifies codes manually to ensure those codes are valid and usable for real shoppers at checkout. We also take into account the fine print (expiration dates, restrictions and any excluded categories) when evaluating a promo code or deal to make sure that shoppers are getting fresh, trustworthy shopping info that’s been tested and verified on a consistent basis.
You can see all the fine print by hitting “Details” when viewing a deal:
How and Where We Source Coupons
One the primary ways we source verified coupon codes and offers is through our direct partnerships with top retailers. These offers include a retailer’s everyday deals and seasonal sales, as well as exclusive offers for our users. On top of the deals that come directly from our merchant partners, our Merchandising team scours the internet for even more promo codes and deals to make sure you’re receiving the best price, wherever you shop. And we’re not just adding every code we find, either – we verify that each code and deal is valid before we add it to our site, so you don’t waste your time at checkout.
User-Submitted Coupons
At RetailMeNot, we have yet another source of offers – you, the user! Our users can submit offers to us that they find via our forms, to help other shoppers save. Our form asks users to include all relevant information (online codes, in-store barcodes, sale end date, etc.). Submitted deals then go into our moderation queue, where our dedicated moderation team will review each offer. In 2022, we had more than a thousand users submitting offers per month.
Expiration Dates and Terms
Our team keeps track of expiration dates, as well as terms and conditions for each offer. That means a dedicated team of deal experts is always working diligently to maintain accurate and up-to-date information across thousands of retailers. We make sure expired or invalid codes are removed, so that our users can trust the deals they see on our site.
Transparency and Disclosures
We have strong partnerships with a vast network of retailers. This enables us to offer exclusive deals and cash back offers that you won’t find elsewhere. Our teams work directly with those retail partners to make sure our users get the best possible (and up-to-date) discounts and offers.
Deal Updates Process
Our verification process is constantly running in the background so that you can take our offers shopping. Our team is working around the clock (even on weekends). We have so many fresh, new deals coming in from all our sources, that we are constantly verifying them to make sure we have only accurate deals live on our site – and that we consistently provide the best experience for shoppers like you.
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