Coupons & Promo Types
All the ways to save at Dollar General. Each promo type can often be combined — see the Stacking Tips section.
myDG Digital Coupons
Dollar General's myDG app offers a rotating library of digital coupons on food, cleaning supplies, personal care, health products, and seasonal items. Digital coupons are clipped in the app and applied automatically at checkout. They stack with weekly ad prices and paper coupons — creating compound savings on household staples that can exceed 30–50% off regular pricing on targeted items.
WeeklyWeekly Ad Deals
Dollar General's weekly ad (refreshed every Sunday) features sale pricing on rotating product categories — typically cleaning supplies, food, paper goods, health products, and seasonal items. Combining weekly ad sale prices with digital coupons from the myDG app creates the best weekly savings combination at Dollar General.
WeeklyDollar General Plus Membership
Dollar General Plus ($5/year) delivers an additional 5% off every in-store and DG.com purchase for enrolled members. The $5 annual fee pays for itself after approximately $100 in annual spending — making it essential for any regular Dollar General shopper. Plus members also receive early access to select promotions and member-exclusive offers.
OngoingDG Cash Back Offers
The myDG app features DG Cash back offers on select products — similar to rebate apps like Ibotta. Purchasing qualifying items and submitting the receipt through the app earns DG Cash credited to your account, redeemable for future purchases. DG Cash offers run simultaneously with digital coupons, enabling triple savings on targeted items.
WeeklyClearance Sections
Dollar General stores feature in-store clearance sections where seasonal merchandise, discontinued items, and overstock are marked 50–70% off. Clearance availability varies by store and changes frequently. Regular in-store visits during seasonal transitions (post-holiday, end of summer, back to school) surface the deepest clearance markdowns.
OngoingBOGO and Buy More Save More Events
Dollar General periodically runs BOGO (buy one get one free) and buy-two-get-one events on household essentials — cleaning products, personal care, and food items. These events are highlighted in the weekly ad and often accompanied by additional digital coupon offers in the myDG app, creating the highest per-unit savings of any Dollar General promotion.
MonthlyReturn Policy
Dollar General has one of the more generous return policies among major retailers. Most items qualify for the standard return window, with extended benefits available depending on your membership or payment method.
| Return Window | Condition | Food / Consumables | Refund Method | Receipt Required | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (30 Days) | 30 days with receipt | Unused, original packaging | Non-returnable | Original payment or store credit | Receipt required |
| DG Plus Members | 30 days (account lookup) | Unused, original packaging | Non-returnable | Original payment or store credit | Account lookup available |
Shipping & Delivery
Dollar General offers multiple fulfillment options. Here's a breakdown of the shipping methods, costs, and delivery timeframes available.
DG Pickup (Curbside)
Buy online, pick up curbside at any Dollar General store. DG Pickup is free on all orders and typically ready in 2 hours or less — the recommended way to shop Dollar General online.
Standard Shipping
Free standard shipping on DG.com orders of $10 or more. A wide selection of Dollar General items ships directly. Standard delivery in 5–7 business days.
Same-Day Delivery
Same-day delivery available in select markets through DoorDash and Instacart partnerships. Fees vary by delivery partner and location.
In-Store Shopping
Many Dollar General items are available in-store only and not available for online order or DG Pickup. Dollar General's full assortment — especially clearance — is only visible by visiting a store.
Loyalty Program
Dollar General's loyalty program is free to join and provides personalized deals, exclusive perks, and additional savings opportunities. Combining the loyalty program with other discount types is one of the most effective ways to save.
myDG (Free)
Free
- Access to digital coupon library (clippable in app)
- DG Cash back offers on select products
- Weekly ad access and early deal preview
- DG Pickup ordering for curbside service
- Personalized offers based on purchase history
Dollar General Plus
$5/year
- 5% off every in-store and DG.com purchase
- Stacks with digital coupons and weekly ad prices
- Purchase history lookup for returns
- Exclusive Plus member promotions
- Pays for itself after $100 in annual spending
Stacking Tips
Combine multiple discount types in a single transaction. These are the most effective stacking combinations at Dollar General.
DG Plus + Digital Coupon + Weekly Ad Price
Dollar General's most powerful savings stack: DG Plus (5% off) applied on top of a weekly ad sale price, with a digital coupon providing additional percentage or dollar savings on the same item. On targeted household essentials (cleaning supplies, paper goods, personal care), this three-layer combination can reduce effective per-unit pricing by 30–50% below standard retail pricing at grocery stores.
BOGO + Digital Coupon
Dollar General BOGO events (buy one get one free) effectively halve the per-unit cost on qualifying items. Applying a digital coupon to a BOGO purchase further reduces the cost of the paid unit. DG Plus 5% applies to the total after BOGO and coupon discounts — creating compounded savings of 50–70% per unit on household essentials during BOGO events.
DG Cash + Coupon Double Dip
Some Dollar General products qualify for both a digital coupon (immediate discount at checkout) AND a DG Cash rebate (post-purchase rebate). Using both simultaneously on the same product effectively doubles the savings mechanism on a single item — equivalent to the Ibotta + store coupon stacking strategy used by extreme couponers.
Clearance + myDG Coupon
Dollar General in-store clearance (50–70% off) is the deepest discount tier available. If a matching digital coupon exists in the myDG app for a clearance item, applying it compounds savings further. Adding DG Plus's 5% creates three layers of discount on already deeply marked-down merchandise.
Price Match Policy
Dollar General's price match guarantee lets you claim a lower price from qualifying competitors — both at the time of purchase and up to 14 days after. Knowing the rules can save you from overpaying on big-ticket items.
No Competitor Price Match
Dollar General does not offer a formal competitor price match policy. Dollar General's every day low pricing is positioned to be competitive across essential household categories without requiring price matching.
No Post-Purchase Price Adjustment
Dollar General does not offer a post-purchase price adjustment. Purchase during weekly ad sale periods and with digital coupons active for best pricing.
Qualifying Competitors
Exclusions
- No competitor price matching offered
- No post-purchase price adjustments
Promo Calendar
Monthly breakdown of Dollar General's biggest promotions and sales events. Highlighted months are the best times to shop.
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