Harris Teeter FAQ

About Harris Teeter

Headquartered in Matthews, NC Harris Teeter has 18,000 employees and operates 181 stores in 8 states.

What is their website and how do I find a store by me?

Website and store locator

Do I need a store card?

Yes, in order to take advantage of sale prices and double/triple coupons you need to sign up for the VIC Card (Very Important Customer). You can sign up in store (instant) or online– takes a few days to process.

What is e-VIC?

e-VIC sends the weekly sale items to your inbox every Wednesday. You will also be entered in a drawing every week to win a $100 gift card. Another benefit to e-VIC is you will receive a special sale price on one product that is only available if you sign up. The discount is automatically taken at the register, no coupons to clip or carry. Other than the single e-mail on Wednesday mornings, you will not receive any other e-mails or spam.

When does the sale ad run?

Sales begin on Wednesday and end on Tuesday evening at midnight.

What is ExpressLane?

ExpressLane is HT’s online shopping service. You can place an order online and pick it up at your local HT. There is a $4.95 service fee (waved your first time). You can use coupons with ExpressLane, but they are taken off your next order.

Is there another benefit to ExpressLane?

Yes! Couponers love ExpressLane! Why? Because around 2:30 pm every Tuesday the next week sale prices go live. It is a great way to check prices without having to go to the store. That way you’ll know of any surprise sales and can bring those coupons with you. ExpressLane is another valuable tool when you are getting ready for triples.

Does Harris Teeter issue rainchecks?

Yes HT issues rainchecks with a limit of 3. On BOGO items you would be allowed to get a total of 6. The best thing about HT rainchecks is they never expire and can be used at any Harris Teeter! Many couponers like getting rainchecks and redeeming them during triples for even greater savings.

What type of coupons does Harris Teeter accept?

HT accepts manufacturer’s coupons, winetags, catalina’s, internet printables, blinkies, as well as competitors coupons $/$ coupons. Please note HT does not take Target and Food Lion internet printables or competitor’s store coupons for $ off a specific items (such as Lowes Food 4 Weeks coupons or BJ’s coupons)

Does Harris Teeter double coupons?

Yes! HT will double up to a face value of $.99 everyday. That means a .50 coupon is worth $1, a .75 coupon is worth $1.50. Coupons that are $1 or more are redeemed at face value. This includes internet printables, insert coupons, hangtags, tearpads, blinkies and WTs.

What about the coupons that say “DO NOT DOUBLE” at the top?

Generally coupons that start with “5” (look at the numbers by the barcode) will automatically double and coupons that start with “9” will not. If you are a Food Lion shopper too please note blinkies at Food Lion start with a “5,” I get mine there and use them at HT. HT’s blinkies start with “9.”

Are there other rules/restrictions for doubling?

1) They will double up to three identical items with manufacturer coupon; however this is cashier enforced. Also some couponers interpret the “three identical items” as if you buy 3 of one flavor, you can use 3 like coupons, 3 of another flavor you can use 3 like coupons etc. It is YMMV and up to what you feel comfortable doing.

2) The official policy is they will only double/triple 20 coupons per day per household with your Vic card. However, your card will allow you to make up to 5 trips a day before it cuts you off (up to 20 each time). Please note some stores/managers don’t mind multiple trips, but some stores do so follow your store’s rules.

3) No expired coupons.

4) No internet printables for “FREE” items. Limit of 2 IP’s per product, per store visit, per day. They will not accept IP’s that do not appear to be originals or do not scan. The 2 IP rule is often misread by shoppers and cashiers alike as only 2 IPs per trip. This is not so, it is 2 per manufacturer. So if you buy 2 Kellogg’s items, you can use 2 IPs, 2 P&G products you can use 2 IPs, and so on.

5) They accept only ONE coupon for Buy One Get One Free items. However items ring up at half price so you can use buy one item and use 1 coupon to get the best deal. You can do multiple transactions to get a good deal!

Link to HT’s coupon policy

Catalina Promotions:

From time to time Harris Teeter will run a catalina promotion. A catalina is a coupon that prints out at the registers and is good on your next order. These deals can be combined with coupons to make them an even better deal.

My Catalina coupon didn’t print what should I do?

A1: Go to the customer service desk and explain (generally I like to have a copy of the promotion from the website in hand so I have proof). Many times HT customer service will issue you cash on the spot.
A2: 1-888-8coupon, option 3