Online or in stores, whichever way you choose to shop at Macy’s, you’ll find something for everybody in your life and for every space in your home. Macy’s is our go-to for bedding, jewelry, mattresses, gifts, shoes, furniture, kitchen appliances, beauty, luggage, vacuums, clothing for the entire family, and more. We’re wild about the expansive range of Macy’s rewards.
We’re deep-diving into a comprehensive rundown of savings hacks to help stretch your shopping dollars. So, without further ado, here are the strategies for finding the lowest prices when shopping at Macy’s.
1. Join Macy’s Star Rewards Program
Macy’s credit cardholders earn rewards points through the Macy’s Star Rewards Program when they shop at Macy’s. The Macy’s Star Rewards Program tiers its benefits by each level. There’s even a rewards level for those who don’t have a Macy’s credit card (Bronze).
Signing up for the for the Macy’s credit card is subject to credit approval like any other credit card, but if you’re a frequent Macy’s shopper, you’ll definitely be interested in the Macy’s rewards available at each membership level.
Platinum: 6 Perks of a Macy’s Platinum Star Rewards Member
- Earn 5% back in rewards (5 points per $1 spent) when you spend $1,200 or more annually on your Macy’s credit card.
- Free shipping, with no minimum purchase.
- 25% off any day with Star Passes (cardholder exclusive).
- Star Money Bonus Days (a special time to earn rewards faster).
- Bonus points on top brands and more.
- Birthday surprise.
Gold: 6 Perks of a Macy’s Gold Star Rewards Member
- Earn 3% back in rewards (3 points per $1 spent) when you spend between $500 to $1,199 annually on your Macy’s credit card.
- Free shipping with no minimum purchase.
- 25% off any day with Star Passes (cardholder exclusive).
- Star Money Bonus Days (a special time to earn rewards faster).
- Bonus points on top brands and more.
- Birthday surprise.
Silver: 5 Perks of a Macy’s Silver Star Rewards Member
- Earn 2% back in rewards (2 points per $1 spent) when you spend between $1 to $499 annually on your Macy’s credit card.
- 25% off any day with Star Passes (cardholder exclusive).
- Star Money Bonus Days (a special time to earn rewards faster).
- Bonus points on top brands and more.
- Birthday surprise.
Bronze: 4 Perks of a Bronze Star Rewards Member
- Pay any way you want and earn 1% back in rewards (1 point per $1 spent).
- Star Money Bonus Days (A special time to earn rewards faster).
- Bonus points on top brands and more.
- Birthday Surprise.
How to Use Macy’s Star Rewards and Macy’s Star Money
Macy’s Star Rewards points turn into Macy’s Star Money that can be spent on anything at Macy’s (except for gift cards, services and fees). It’s basically a future cash discount.
- Once you earn 1,000 points, Macy’s sends you $10 in Star Money.
- The cool thing about Star Money is you can use it on top brands, beauty and designers that rarely go on sale.
- Macy’s Star Money expires 30 days after the day it’s issued. If you want to use your Star Money reward online to purchase furniture or a mattress, you’ll need to call Macy’s Customer Service.
2. Get an Extra 20% off With a Macy’s Credit Card
After signing up and getting approved for your new Macy’s credit card, you’ll receive a 20% new account discount (good for up to $100 savings) that you can use over a two-day period.
3. Check out the Current Coupons and Deals at Macy’s
When shopping online at Macy’s, there’s a nifty way to get straight to the heart of the deals and coupon offerings. Macy’s gathers all their latest deals in one, easy-to-shop spot on the Macy’s coupons, deals and offers page.
On this page, you’ll find all current sales that are running, bonus buys you can score at a steep discount (when you bundle them with other items), promo codes and Macy’s free shipping offers.
4. Sign up for Macy’s Promo Codes
Macy’s is quite marvelous. They will not only show you how to sign up to receive Macy’s promo codes directly from them, but they’ll walk you through applying those promo codes in your shopping cart. The Help Center on the Macy’s website provides all the information you need to get signed up for your Macy’s promo codes, leading the way to additional savings.
Plus, Macy’s is great about showing the promo code that’s eligible for a particular product right on the product details page, so there’s no disappointment after you add it to your cart.
The most convenient way to get Macy’s promo codes, however, is to sign up for our browser extension, Deal Finder. It’s free, and it sources and applies eligible promo codes for you automatically as you shop.
5. Shop Macy’s One-Day Sales
The Macy’s One-Day Sale events typically run for 48 hours, and in the past have taken place each month. However, the dates aren’t set in stone and the days of the week change. Sometimes the preview day is Wednesday with the shopping day on Thursday (but you can still make purchases on the preview day). We’ve also seen them run from Friday through Saturday.
A Macy’s One-Day Sale offers deep discount opportunities. You’ll want to watch for them if, for example, you want to score an extra 50% off clearance sportswear and handbags, 75% off clearance shoes, and 65% off luggage — you get the idea. This is when the magic dust gets sprinkled throughout the store.
6. Watch for Macy’s Money Events
Shopping during a Macy’s Money Event is an easy way to make $10 bucks. It’s a simple promotion that goes like this: Shop during the dates of the event, spend $50, get $10 in Macy’s Money; spend $100, get $20 in Macy’s Money; spend $150, get $30 in Macy’s Money; or spend $200, get $40 in Macy’s Money. You’re issued Macy’s Money rewards cards right at the register, so you’ll have them to use the following week.
7. Shop Macy’s Friends & Family Sales
Although the dates of the Macy’s Friends & Family sale used to be fairly consistent — with one in April and the other in December — starting last year, Macy’s began giving us not two but three Friends & Family sales in a year. To shop online, you’ll need the promo code associated with that particular Friends & Family sale event, which you can find online, on the Macy’s app, via text message, via email and a variety of other ways (once you’re dialed into the Macy’s system).
The thing to remember is this sale is a big deal, and you don’t want to miss it. During the Macy’s Friends & Family sale, you’ll find a promo code for 30% off all regular, sale and clearance prices — and often, an extra 15% off or more in select departments.
8. Shop Macy’s Semi-Annual Sales
Another sale you shouldn’t miss is the Macy’s Semi-Annual Sale. It circles around each January and July, coinciding with the end of two major seasons: winter and summer. Shopping the semiannual events is a superb way to take advantage of markdowns on seasonal items. For example, buying outdoor furniture at the July Macy’s Semi-Annual Sale will save you big bucks. Likewise, it’s a good strategy to buy holiday décor or jewelry during the Macy’s Semi-Annual Sale in January.
9. Shop the Macy’s Deal of the Day — Today
This one can be fun and different every day. You never know what the Macy’s Deal of the Day is going to be, so checking in on the regular can cause the sweet sound of savings ringing throughout the house.
10. Shop the Macy’s Black Friday Sale
Typically, when someone mentions Black Friday, we think November, right? However, you’ll also find a pretty serious Macy’s Black Friday in July sale, where we’ve seen 30% to 75% off bedding, 50% off outdoor patio furniture, 60% off gadgets and cookware, and a set of luggage reduced from $249 to just $59.99. You’ll want to keep the July event top of your list as you do the typical Macy’s Black Friday sale in November during the holiday season. Each Macy’s Black Friday event delivers fantastic deals, but the best part is the offerings are very different. Don’t miss either.
Macy’s Black Friday 2022 Details
In 2023, the Macy’s Black Friday sale will start with an Black Friday early access event Nov. 10-18, followed by even more Black Friday specials Nov. 19-25. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving but will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.
Learn more about the Macy’s Black Friday sale and check out the Macy’s Black Friday ad to prepare.
11. Shop Macy’s ‘Last Act’ Clearance
This section is available in stores and online. With a Macy’s last act item, you’ll get the rock-bottom clearance price, sometimes reduced by as much as 80% from the original. Online, you’ll know an item is part of Macy’s last act because it’s clearly marked. In the store, you’ll find Macy’s last act items in the clearance section.
12. Watch for the Macy’s Star Money Bonus Days
On these special shopping days at Macy’s, Star Rewards members can earn bonus points toward Macy’s Star Money. That’s on top of the rewards you earn every day on Macy’s purchases. Macy’s Star Money Bonus Days are a surprise, so keep an eye out for the announcements.
13. Shop Macy’s Backstage
Macy’s Backstage is available as a standalone location inside select Macy’s stores. It offers shoppers discounted prices — 20% to 80% off than they’d find elsewhere — for trendy merchandise selected by a team of experts. Backstage is a first-come, first-served shop with new products arriving daily. You can also return your Backstage purchases within 30 days, though final sales are just that. Plus, you can use your Macy’s Star Rewards.
When Do Macy’s Stores Open?
Most Macy’s stores open at 10 a.m. and close at 9 p.m., Mondays to Saturdays. On Sundays, stores open at 11 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
14. Sign up for Macy’s Review Squad
Macy’s Review Squad is an invite-only program, where Macy’s sends free, full-sized products, “sometimes before they’re even available in stores.” Members of the Review Squad then have to follow up with a written review on the product for Macy’s. Look what they did there, combining our two favorite things: getting free stuff and giving our opinion. Magic.
15. Find Macy’s Promo Codes at RetailMeNot
The Macy’s page at RetailMeNot is the best place to find great deals and learn about current Macy’s sale events. Find coupons and Macy’s promo codes for specific products, free shipping and cash back deals for your Macy’s online shopping.
16. Get a Free Gift With a Beauty Purchase at Macy’s
An optimal place to cruise for a free gift with purchase is Macy’s cosmetics department. Of course, you can do this online as well. Macy’s has offered a free, trial-sized gift with any $45 purchase, while supplies last, from select beauty brands.
17. Follow Macy’s Instagram Account
Macy’s Instagram account provides an abundance of information, not only about upcoming events and sales, but also about trends and product ideas.
18. Follow Macy’s Facebook Page
Following Macy’s Facebook page also delivers up-to-the-minute details on promos and events as well as rewards opportunities. You’ll find gift ideas, fashion inspiration and more. Join the over 14 million Macy’s Facebook followers and jump into a contest or score an exclusive deal.
19. Download the Macy’s App
Download the Macy’s app, and besides receiving promotions, offers and deals, you’ll have the best Macy’s deal-hunting tool right in the palm of your hand.
20. Subscribe to Macy’s Emails
When you sign up to receive Macy’s emails, you’ll always know what’s around the corner and when the next sale is coming down the pike. Plus, you’ll receive 25% off your first purchase.
21. Sign up for Macy’s Text Messages
Sign up to receive text messages from Macys for updates and information on upcoming sales — and receive 25% off your first purchase.
22. Shop Macy’s End of Season Deals
Like most retailers, the time to get the best deal on something is when a store is getting ready to change the merchandise over to the next season. Macy’s, however, is a little earlier and more aggressive in discounting at the end of a season.
You’ll want to keep these dates in mind:
- For spring items, you’ll see the best markdowns in April.
- For summer items, you’ll get the best deals in July.
- For fall products, make it all about October.
- For winter and holiday merchandise, it might be slim pickings, but January will deliver the deepest markdowns.
23. Get Free Shipping at Macy’s
There are several ways to shop at Macy’s and receive free shipping. All Macy’s Star Rewards Platinum and Gold members receive Macy’s free shipping with no minimum purchase as a benefit of the membership. Other shoppers receive Macy’s free shipping once they meet the threshold; however, this promo is sometimes on and sometimes off. When Macy’s reduced minimum shipping promo is off, the minimum purchase for free shipping is $99.
24. Create a Macy’s Wedding Registry
Whether your wedding guests buy from your Macy’s registry or you purchase them yourself, Macy’s gives you bonus cash as reward dollars. Here’s how it works: For every eligible registry purchase someone makes on your behalf, you’ll earn 5% back in rewards dollars. For every eligible purchase you make, you’ll earn 10% back in rewards dollars.
25. Ask for a Macy’s Price Adjustment
If you purchase an item, without applying a Macy’s promo code, and the price drops within 10 days of your purchase, you can request a price adjustment for the difference by contacting Macy’s customer service through their chat link.
What Is Macy’s Customer Service Number?
You can reach Macy’s Customer Service by calling 800-289-6229 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, Mondays to Sundays, or by chatting online from 9 a.m. to midnight.
26. Install the RetailMeNot Deal Finder Browser Extension
RetailMeNot has a browser extension that will automatically track down and apply the best Macy’s coupon code available for your purchase when you shop online. Install the Deal Finder browser extension to start saving even more money and get cash back at Macy’s.
27. Enjoy Macy’s Free Return Policy
Macy’s accepts most returns by mail and in stores within 90 days of purchase for free (one exception is an electronic purchase, which must be returned within 14 days). While shipping and delivery fees are nonrefundable, one of the best perks of shopping at Macy’s is their understanding that cosmetics or fragrances purchases sometimes don’t quite work out.
Macy’s will accept returns on new and gently used cosmetic and fragrance purchases. For a complete rundown on Macy’s return policy, check out their returns page in the Help Center.
28. Choose Macy’s Curbside or In-Store Pickup Options
If you don’t want to go inside the store — because once you’re in there, well, before you know it, there goes the afternoon — and free shipping isn’t available for your purchase, then opt to pick it up via Macy’s curbside pickup, available in select stores.
Just do your shopping online and select “pick up” when you check out. You’ll receive an email when your order is ready. This service is a terrific time saver and saves you on shipping costs as well. Another timesaver — if you have more willpower than we do — you can get all your shopping and paying done online and then choose to pick up your purchase in the store.
29. Nab Macy’s Bonus Buys
Macy’s offers bundled deals during its sales, called Bonus Buys. When you buy something, you can add another item to your cart for a huge discount (think 50% off or more). We see a lot of diamond Bonus Buy (a piece of diamond jewelry for super cheap when you make a big purchase). We also see a lot of related Bonus Buys, like a blanket thrown in with a bedding set.
How do Macy’s Bonus Buys work?
- As you shop on Macy’s, look for Bonus Buys on the product page, like so:
- Or, at checkout, you can see all the Bonus Buys that you’re eligible for:
- Add the Bonus Buy to your cart. Macy’s will automatically change it to the discounted price.
30. Get Macy’s Cash Back Offers
RetailMeNot frequently offers cash back at Macy’s. See the current offer and activate it to get a percentage of what you spend back in your pocket.
Cash back shopping is a smart savings move because it lets you buy whatever you want sitewide at Macy’s (not just what’s on sale or eligible for a particular promo code) and get a percentage back. If you do want to use a promo code, no problem! Cash back stacks with promo codes and online coupons.
Note that cash back offers last for a limited time and frequently change. So, if there isn’t currently one available, check back soon.
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