About Dollar General
Dollar General is a couponer's hidden gem. With already-low everyday prices, digital coupons through the DG App, and the legendary Penny List, DG offers savings opportunities you won't find anywhere else. It's especially popular in rural communities where it may be the closest store.
Unlike pharmacy stores, Dollar General doesn't have a formal rewards program. Instead, the savings come from stacking DG digital coupons with manufacturer coupons, plus taking advantage of the $5 off $25 threshold coupon that appears regularly in the app. Saturday Scenarios add extra-special one-day-only deals.
The crown jewel of DG couponing is the Penny List — discontinued items marked down to just $0.01. These aren't advertised; you find them by scanning barcodes in the DG App. The list updates on Tuesdays and items go fast, making DG shopping almost like a treasure hunt.
65%
Average savings per trip
“I found 8 penny items on my first DG penny shopping trip! Combined with the $5/$25 coupon, I got $40 worth of stuff for under $10.”
Dollar General Coupon Policy
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How to Stack Coupons
Dollar General's low prices combined with digital coupons create incredible deal stacks. Here's the DG strategy:
Low Everyday Price
DG already has some of the lowest retail prices.
Sale / Clearance
Watch for yellow tag clearance and weekly markdowns.
DG Digital Coupon
Clip store coupons in the DG App.
Manufacturer Coupon
Stack a manufacturer coupon on top of the DG coupon.
$5 off $25
Hit the $25 threshold before coupons to trigger $5 off.
5 items totaling $25 before coupons
Original: $25.00
$8.00 for $25 worth of products!
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Penny List
$5 off $25
Saturday Scenarios
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Threshold Strategy
Dollar General FAQ
Common questions about couponing here
The Penny List is a list of items that Dollar General has discontinued and marked down to $0.01. These items are not advertised — you need to find them by scanning barcodes in the DG App. The list typically updates on Tuesdays.
Saturday Scenarios are special digital coupons available only on Saturdays. They often include $5 off $25 or specific product deals. Clip them in the DG App before shopping.
Yes, DG accepts manufacturer paper coupons. You can stack them with DG digital coupons for maximum savings. Policy on internet printables varies by location.
No, Dollar General does not price match. However, their already-low prices combined with coupons often beat competitor prices anyway.
The $5 off $25 coupon requires your subtotal to be $25 or more BEFORE other coupons are applied. Build your cart to $25, then all your other coupons come off after. It's the foundation of most DG deal stacks.
No, coupons cannot be applied to penny list items. The $0.01 price is already the maximum discount. Penny items are a standalone deal.
You can use up to 5 identical coupons per transaction (if buying 5 of that item). There's no overall limit on the number of different coupons per transaction.
No loyalty card needed. Just download the free DG App to access digital coupons, the penny list scanner, and Saturday Scenarios.
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