Here are all the things you gotta know before you shop at CVS again.

It’s one of the easiest ways to save money and earn perks at CVS.

The reward program tied to the card is called ExtraBucks.

The exterior of a CVS store in Chicago

The ExtraCare card is also how you’ll get sale prices that you seeonlineor in CVS stores.

Yes, thosehilariously longCVS receipts actually serve a purpose.

CVS sometimesruns a promotionto get additional ExtraCare Bucks for first-time app users.

CVS Coupon Center

That’s basically just free money for downloading an app!

Lucky for you, CVS allows customers to stack manufacturer and store coupons.

For couponing newbies, what does that mean?

The outside of a CVS in Texas in 2014

That is, unless you have an additional app likeIbottathat offers rebates on purchases.

In this case you’ll actually earn money for your purchase!

As always,read the fine printbecause there aresome restrictions.

A woman entering a CVS store in 2014

This is because ExtraBucks work like cash at CVS and are available to use instantly.

You earn those credits by buying prescriptions and getting vaccinations, and different purchase amounts award different credits.

We’ve all been there.

CVS checkout multiple receipts

But what if you buy that funky eyeshadow and end up hating it?

Just bring it back!

That means even more free money.

A woman checking out at CVS

It may seem silly to join a paid membership to save money, but hear us out.

Yes, your math is right, that means the CarePass membership pays for itself and then some.

To give general feedback to CVS, join theCVS Advisor Panelthrough Opinion Insight.

Cars lines up at a CVS pharmacy

On top of that, it’s possible for you to alsowrite off your charitable donationon your taxes.

Why bother following a brand like CVS on social media?

Because as great as saving money is, getting things for free is even better.

CVS receipts in a CVS store

Plus you’ll get important and helpful information while you’re there.

Both the mainCVSbrand and theCVS Beautybrand run giveaways on their respective Facebook channels.

Flue shot signage at CVS

A CVS in San Francisco in 2015

A CVS store in Chicago 2016

A CVS employee stocking shelves in 2018

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The outside of a CVS in California in 2019