I save so much with the Safeway/Albertsons app (also available online) each week. All your questions are answered + you may learn something you didn’t know that will help you save even more money at the grocery store!
Save with coupons, Rewards, Personalized Deals, points, and sales. Load, earn, & redeem for all kinds of savings with the Safeway & Albertsons (Just) For U digital coupon program using your app or online account.
Quick overview + review of the Safeway/Albertsons app & “for U” program . . . more details below.
In August 2021, Safeway/Albertsons updated its app and website. Their “Just for U” program is now called “for U.”
The navigation is slightly different, but almost everything is the same regarding the way they offer coupons, rewards, and deals.
It’s not as easy to know you’re viewing only your “Personalized Deals” but they’re all still there. I love to view just those so I make sure I’m not missing anything since there can be some good pricing in there! (If you can’t find them, more info is below.) Keep checking for those each Wednesday.
The “for U” program has an added a birthday perk & monthly freebie, so be watching for those to be added to your account. (More info on those below.)
My favorite upgrade is that you can click on the coupons and see the pricing and what products are tied to that coupon. You no longer have to guess or go to their website and dig up pricing. You can quickly figure out what you’ll be paying for each coupon product.
In the app, you can view the weekly ad, view your Reward points, scan items to add them to your list and other basic things you could before. I can’t really find anything they’ve removed from the app. It’s all there, just shuffled up a bit with some additions.
If you do online ordering, they’ve also streamlined that.
Many more details are below including when/how to look for freebies when you can combine coupons, navigation instructions, and more. Keep reading!
How do I get Safeway/Albertsons digital coupons and sale pricing?
To get the sale prices, load digital offers & coupons, and to earn & redeem Rewards, you will need to register for an account. It’s free. Register online for Safeway or Albertsons, sign up at your local store, or download their app.
Stores have stopped handing out cards. At the resister, you can use your phone number or the barcode in your app instead of a card.
If you have a previous card, just make sure you get that card tied to your online account or app so you can load and redeem digital offers. You will only have to do this once and be set for all future digital discounts at both stores.
If you have both a Safeway & Albertsons in your area, you only need to create one account. You will be able to link them together. You’ll be prompted to do that if/when you change the location of our primary store.
Are Safeway & Albertsons (Just) for U deals the same?
In 2019, Albertsons adopted Safeway’s (Just) for U program. They are now linked. Though the stores have different names, for most practical purposes, it’s like they’re the same store.
Update for August 2021: If you shop at Safeway and Albertsons, you will need both apps. If you change your location in the Safeway app to an Albertsons location, it will ask you to download the Albertsons app and vice versa. After download, follow the simple prompts they provide to link your accounts.
You will go through a similar process of linking the two accounts if you are online. You will be directed to the other store’s website if you are changing locations.
Ultimately, all the advertised deals for each store are the same now, at least for Arizona. The exception is that every once in a while, some offers will vary based on location or region. It’s best to have the accurate store chosen when finding prices or loading coupons, just in case. Sometimes, more rural regions have to pay more for certain items and some coupons will reflect that pricing, based on the store you choose.
If you redeem a one-time use coupon at one store, it won’t be available to use at the other once your accounts are linked.
In reality, the discounts will probably come off if you shop at “the other” store that is near you, but it’s not guaranteed. To be safest, make sure you’re loading the deals for the correct store and location. If you have problems, head to customer service and they will make the proper adjustment for you.
Can you have two Just for U Accounts (Safeway + Albertsons)?
If you have a Safeway and Albertsons account that uses the same phone number and/or login information, they override each other and it’s almost like having one. (Even if you use different apps or go to Albertsons.com & Safeway.com.)
If you have another member in your household (with a different phone number), they could create a separate account for the opposite store. You would just need to manage them separately and keep track of which is which.
Keep in mind that if you have more than one account for your household, you may run into trouble if you (one person) are trying to use both accounts at the same store, doing two transactions. You may be told they will only honor one account per household or limit your transactions. They prefer you link your household accounts and can terminate a duplicate account at any time.
If you have a problem linking your account or adding an additional birthday to your account, call customer service. 1 (877) 258-2799
How do you load & use Albertsons & Safeway digital coupons?
You will need to be logged into your Safeway/Albertsons app or online account to load digital coupons.
In the app, look for “Deals” in the bottom center. Online, look for the top tab that says either “Safeway for U” or “Albertsons for U.” Click or tap any coupons you want to load.
At the register, use your card, phone number, or the barcode from your app and all the discounts should automatically come off.
How long do Safeway/Albertsons coupons take to become active?
Safeway/Albertsons coupons almost always load instantly. Maybe give it a minute. As long as you choose your coupons before you get your card or phone number entered at checkout, you are usually set for getting the discount.
In the rare case of a technical slow-down, point out the missing coupon to the cashier and they should be able to give you the discount. If you notice the missing discount after the transaction is complete, head to customer service and they’ll fix the issue.
How do you get Safeway/Albertsons coupon savings if you don’t have a cell phone or internet?
If you don’t have the Safeway/Albertsons app or a smartphone, you can load all digital coupons through their website. If you don’t have internet and any way of getting into a digital account online, head to customer service. They will either help you load coupons to your account or give you the discount you are looking for.
Even if you loaded your coupons ahead of time, you may see a shelf tag telling you to load a coupon you didn’t know about for additional savings. If you don’t have a way to do that in the store, ask someone in customer service to help you, or tell the cashier when you’re checking out. Most locations seem to understand that some people don’t have the means to load coupons and they’re happy to help.
Some of the coupons (not manufacturer) are available in the paper copy of the ad provided at the front of the store. You can grab a copy and tear out the ones you want. Most of the time, they’ll also have the ad at the register. Just ask them to scan what you need. For those offers, you won’t need to load anything digitally.
Can you use Safeway/Albertsons digital coupons more than once?
You can only use a digital coupon one time at Safeway & Albertsons unless stated differently on the coupon. You may see phrases like “unlimited,” “limit 1 per day,” “limit 4,” etc. In those cases, the coupon follows the given guideline, but when in doubt assume it can only be used one time for one item.
One-time use coupons will disappear after they’re used, though it might take a little bit of time to drop from your account. If the coupon doesn’t disappear but should have, it probably won’t work a second time. Every once in a while they linger longer than other times, but it doesn’t mean you’ll get the discount just because it’s still showing. If you know you’ve already used a one-time use coupon, don’t try to use it again.
Does everyone have the same Safeway/Albertsons digital coupons?
You will have some Safeway/Albertsons coupons others don’t have.
Sometimes the personalized pricing can be quite good, so check for new ones each Wednesday. You may have an offer for 50% off something like laundry detergent or a special price like $1.00 for strawberries.
The deals aren’t always all amazing. Sometimes, you’ll scratch your head and wonder why they think you would believe that’s a good deal. Don’t worry! If you accidentally load a coupon that’s for more than the sale price or another coupon you’ve loaded, you will pay the lower price, so click away!
If the coupon is advertised in their weekly or monthly ad, everyone will have it. (Pricing can vary from one region to another.) The same manufacturer coupons seem to be available to everyone, though they may disappear so load them as soon as you see one you might use.
How do you find only your personalized coupons & deals in the new Safeway/Albertsons app or online?
Look for your unique coupons, choose the category “Personalized Deal” online. It’s at the bottom of the left column.
In the app, it’s not so clear. First of all, make sure you’re in the “Deals” tab. Under “All deals” you will usually see the best Personalized Deals towards the top. You can also choose the “for U” tab and then tap “See all” next to “Items you buy.” Another way to find a couple of the best deals, without scrolling, is to choose the “Categories” tab. On that screen, you will see “Amazing Deals” that you can tap to see a few exclusive offers.
How do you get free groceries at Safeway/Albertsons with the Saturday Sampler?
You can get a free product from Safeway/Albertsons each weekend. On Saturday, they release a coupon for a free product. You need to load the digital coupon on Saturday, but you have through Monday to redeem it. (Note: They seem to have stopped this program, at least consistently. It doesn’t hurt to look, but it won’t be there every Saturday.)
Past products have been all-purpose cleaner, nutrition bars, granola, paper towels, cheese crisps, and more … so really anything!
To quickly locate the coupon, sort by “New” and it should be one of the first shown on Saturday. You can also look for the category “Saturday Sampler” if you prefer.
Warning: They consistently run out of whatever the product is. Sometimes, you can even show up on Saturday morning and the product is gone. I wouldn’t make a special trip expecting to get the item. For me, I need to have another reason to go and/or I need to drag myself there early on Saturday since there’s a good chance it won’t be there later.
BUT, ASK! If your store doesn’t have the advertised freebie, ask if they’ll substitute for something similar. I’ve had luck with that sometimes. One time, the store offered to give me a raincheck (wrote it as $0), so that I could grab it the next time it was stocked.
How do you get the Safeway/Albertsons birthday freebie?
Make sure your birthday is entered in your Safeway/Albertsons digital account to get a birthday freebie. If you got an account years ago, you probably don’t have it entered since they didn’t ask for it. Go here for Safeway. Or, go to “Account” and then “Account Settings.” I can’t find a spot for it in the app yet, but maybe they’ll add it soon.
They will give you something at the beginning of your birth month. We don’t know what that is yet, but it says up to a $10 value.
Bonus: We have a list of over a hundred birthday freebies that we keep updated. All are in Arizona, many national. Go here to see them.
How do you get the monthly freebie at Safeway/Albertsons?
It is not clear how/when the monthly freebie will come with the new “for U” program at Safeway/Albertsons. Stay tuned! We’ll update this if we find a rhyme or reason to it, but be watching for something free to pop up sometime each month. They say it’s part of their new “for U” rollout! I’m not sure if the coupons that sometimes appear on Saturday (redeem through Monday) are this freebie or not.
They have always given out occasional freebies. The easiest way to find them is to search “free” and then look carefully to see if the item is truly free. (You’ll also pull up buy one, get one free offers or products with the name “free” in them.) Or, later in the week you can filter using “New” and see if something pops up.
What if you have two coupons loaded for the same item at Safeway/Albertsons? Do you need to remove one?
There’s really no need to unload digital coupons for Safeway or Albertsons. Their system is smart enough to give you the best deal if you’ve loaded two different offers. If the in-store sale price is even lower than what you loaded, your coupon will not apply. Basically, you’ll never be charged more. You’ll only save money with your digital coupons.
Sometimes, you can use more than one! You can combine a store coupon and a manufacturer’s coupon, so keep them loaded in case they will combine for greater savings. (More on that below.)
How do you remove a coupon from your Safeway/Albertsons list?
There is rarely a need to remove coupons you have clipped for Safeway / Albertsons. They always give you the best deal, even if you clip a coupon that is higher than a sale price. They also don’t have a limit to the number of offers you can clip, so there is never a need to “make room” for others.
The only time I have needed to remove a coupon is when I decided to use a Shopmium offer. This (and some other apps) don’t allow you to use a digital coupon with their offer, so you may need to unclip it so that your submission isn’t rejected.
Here’s how you do it . . .
If you want to remove a Safeway or Albertsons digital coupon while using their app, tap “My List” (on the bottom). You will see a list of items you have added. Check the box never to the item you want to delete.
Then, tap the three dots and choose “delete checked items.” Once you do that, the item that was moved to the bottom will disappear.
If you want to remove an item from your Safeway/Albertsons shopping list and you’re using a computer or online browser, click the arrow next to the, “Hi, Name” and choose “My List.” Click “remove.”
The coupon will go back to the gallery for you to reclip if you want it later. (There are some instances where they may disappear if the coupon is no longer available to be loaded, often a manufacturer’s coupon is approaching its expiration date.
Can you use two coupons at the same time for the same product at Safeway/Albertsons?
You can stack two coupons at Safeway/Albertsons as long as one is a store coupon and the other is a manufacturer coupon. Potentially, you could combine two paper coupons, two digital coupons, or one of each for the same product.
Think of a store coupon as a sale. You can use another digital or paper manufacturer coupon with a sale.
You are never penalized for clipping too many coupons and will always be given the best deal you loaded, so don’t be afraid to load anything you might use.
How can you tell if a Safeway/Albertsons coupon is a store or manufacturer coupon?
Sometimes, it’s tricky to determine which are store coupons and which are manufacturers’ coupons.
It’s almost always a store coupon if:
- price point is given (Ex: $1.99)
- % off offer (Ex: 50% off)
- limit listed (Ex: Limit 2)
- “unlimited” or “Limit 1 per week” shown
- store brand products
Amount-off coupons (Ex. $1 or $1/2) could be either a store or manufacturer coupon, so you need to look at the coupon carefully.
If the offer detail has instructions for the retailer to redeem the coupon, complete with an address, you can be confident it’s a manufacturer coupon.
You can not use a digital and paper manufacturer coupon together on the same product. You could use both coupons if you buy enough products to cover the minimum purchase requirement on both coupons unless stated otherwise on either coupon. (Example: You have a digital coupon for $1 off cookies and the same $1 off coupon from the Sunday coupon inserts. If you buy two bags of cookies, you can use both coupons.)
Is the limit on Safeway/Albertsons coupons for each product or total?
Some Safeway/Albertsons coupons have multiple products listed and a limit. It’s a total limit, not for each item.
In the coupon pictured above (“limit 3” under coupon price), you could get 3 sour cream, 3 frozen veggies, or a mix and match the two for a total of 3. You will pay a higher price for any more than 3.
What if your digital coupon did not come off at Safeway/Albertsons?
Digital coupons will fail sometimes, just as sale prices won’t always ring up correctly. Take time to look over your receipt and head to customer service if you notice an error. If you notice it before that, alert the cashier since it might be able to be fixed right at the register.
Even if the mistake is yours (loaded wrong coupons, forgot to load it, whatever!), head there and they’ll make the adjustment for you.
If they aren’t able to help or you decide it’s not worth the price you paid, you can always return the product.
How do you use Safeway/Albertsons ad coupons?
Some of the deals you find advertised are tied to a coupon you can cut out of the Safeway/Albertsons ad if you prefer to do that instead of loading a digital coupon. If you don’t have the weekly ad, they are usually available near the entrance of the store. Some paper coupons are also in their monthly coupon booklet, which can also be found in-store.
Many coupons are shown in the ad as “Clip or Click.” (See cheese sample above.) You could cut that coupon out or digitally load the offer to your account.
There is usually one deal each week (occasionally more) that you can only load digitally. (See Skippy offer above.) You can NOT cut it out of their ad or store coupon booklet to hand to the cashier. They are usually amazing deals that they limit for each account, but they must be digitally loaded.
They usually say “limit 1” but that means it’s limited to one digital download per account. Look carefully since the number you can get for that price is usually more. It will say “First 2,” or similar. That means you can download the coupon once and pick two up for the sale price.
For Safeway/Albertsons Click or Clip coupons, can you use both?
Technically, you could click (load digitally) a Safeway/Albertsons coupon and get the limit, then return later or do another transaction and hand over your clipped (cut) coupon. You could also use two paper/cut coupons at different times. The limits are not tied to your Safeway/Albertsons card.
Some stores may frown upon this and not allow it, so when in doubt ask (especially about two transactions in a row).
How do you find Safeway / Albertsons digital coupons?
To locate a specific coupon that was in their ad, you can search by the product’s category or the category “Weekly Ad Coupons.” If you don’t want to scroll through a bunch, use the search box at the top of their website or your app.
If you’re using their app, tap “Deals” at the bottom. If using their website, make sure you’re logged in and in the “Safeway for U” or “Albertsons for U” tab first.
Keep in mind that sometimes coupons aren’t entered as you’d think, especially if there is more than one item included on the coupon.
For instance, an ad could show a coupon for Sara Lee bread or Skippy peanut butter for the same price. It may only be entered in the “Bread & Bakery” category. Or, if you search for “Skippy” it may not come up since it was entered under “Sara Lee.”
In those rare cases, scroll carefully through the “Weekly Ad Coupons” section. If you still can’t locate it, you can grab an ad when you walk in or the monthly coupon booklet and cut it out, if available. Or, tell your cashier and they should give it to you.
One other way you could successfully find a coupon is by going to their website (or tap the “home” button in your app) and searching for the product. When you click on the product, it should show if a coupon is available/attached to it, and you could load the coupon from that link. They aren’t there 100% of the time, but there’s a good chance it’s there.
If all else fails, head to customer service. If it’s in the ad, they should honor the price or (at least!) help you locate the coupon. It doesn’t happen often, but every once in a while there’s a coupon that shows in the ad but can’t be found.
Safeway or Albertsons coupons won’t update or can’t find an ad coupon in your app?
Every once in a while, the app doesn’t seem to update the new weekly coupons, at least not all of them. You can try refreshing the page you’re on, but that doesn’t always work. If that fails, you may need to sync your app.
Tap the “My List” button on the bottom of your screen. Make sure you’re in the “List” tab on the top, then click the three dots under “List,” and tap “Sync.”
Hopefully, with the new app this won’t ever be an issue!
Safeway & Albertsons Rewards Program (Earn & Redeem Points)
In addition to digital coupons, you can earn Rewards at Safeway & Albertsons. You can redeem Rewards for a fuel discount, free items, or money off your grocery bill.
If you want to know all the details about how the Rewards points works, go here. It’s a great program!
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