You’ve heard about it. You’ve seen it. But what exactly is Kohl’s Cash, and how the heck can you get it?
Besides saving you tons on life’s essentials, Kohl’s offers more ways to save with their highly coveted Kohl’s Cash throughout the year. It’s an opportunity to save up to a maximum amount of $1,500 on a future purchase for every $50 you spend during the Kohl’s Cash events.
Find out everything you will ever need to know about Kohl’s Cash so you’re in the driver’s seat of your savings.
How Kohl’s Cash Works
Kohl’s Cash is a rewards coupon for Kohl’s shoppers who meet or exceed the minimum purchase threshold set by Kohl’s during its Kohl’s Cash events. According to Kohl’s, “It’s like getting paid to shop.”
Basically, Kohl’s Cash is an extra $10 discount you receive for every $50 spent on eligible purchases during a Kohl’s Cash event. You get to redeem it later on purchases made during a predetermined time frame.
You can’t use your Kohl’s Cash right away, but the dates you can use it are on the cash. The redemption period usually starts as soon as the earning period ends and typically lasts for several days, up to about 10 days. And, you can combine your Kohl’s Cash with most discounts Kohl’s is offering during that time.
Best Ways to Earn Kohl’s Cash
Shop During Kohl’s Cash Events
Kohl’s runs special promos throughout the year, which allows you to earn Kohl’s Cash on eligible online and in-store purchases. The timing of Kohl’s Cash events varies, but you can count on them at least once a month.
During these Kohl’s Cash events, you’ll receive $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend during a single transaction. Any Kohl’s Cash you earn is determined by the total purchase price of qualified merchandise (after other discounts and taxes apply). So, the more you spend, the more Kohl’s Cash you’ll earn, and the more savings you get on a future purchase.
Join Kohl’s Rewards for Free
If you’re a regular Kohl’s shopper, the first thing you’ve hopefully already done is to join the free Kohl’s Rewards program. As a member, you earn 5% back of your purchases or $5 for every $100 you spend. If you’re a Kohl’s credit card holder, then you earn 7.5% in rewards every time you make a purchase using your Kohl’s Card.
Once your rewards balance reaches $100, it’s automatically converted to $5 Kohl’s Cash increments (or more if you’ve spent more) on the first day of the following month. Note: The $5 Kohl’s Cash is only valid for 30 days.
Earning points with the Kohl’s Rewards program is in addition to earning Kohl’s Cash, so you can stack the savings just by becoming a rewards member for free.
How To Spend Kohl’s Cash
This part is easy. As soon as Kohl’s announces its Kohl’s Cash earning period, just shop like you normally do. Then, for every $50 you spend on eligible purchases, including sale-, regular- and clearance-priced merchandise, you’ll get $10 Kohl’s Cash. The earning period ends on whatever date Kohl’s specifies (usually at 11:59 p.m. CST on the last day of the promo).
Once you’ve earned it, getting your hot little hands on your Kohl’s Cash is simple. If you earned your Kohl’s Cash inside a Kohl’s store, you’ll get a Kohl’s Cash coupon at the time of purchase. But for purchases made at Kohls.com, a Kohl’s Kiosk, or through the Kohl’s App, your Kohl’s Cash arrives in an email within 24 hours. Just follow the instructions in the email to print your Kohl’s Cash.
If you’d prefer not to print it out, scan your Kohl’s Cash from a mobile device at a Kohl’s store during checkout or add it to your Wallet in the Kohl’s App. Tip: With the Kohl’s App, you can set reminders to use your Kohl’s Cash before it expires.
Kohl’s Cash Exclusions
You can use Kohl’s Cash on pretty much anything in the store and online, except for Sephora products, which you can’t earn Kohl’s Cash on either. Besides that, there are virtually no brand or product exclusions even for ones that aren’t eligible for discounts normally. Plus, there’s no minimum purchase required for using your Kohl’s Cash.
Checking Your Kohl’s Cash Balance
Finding out the current balance for your Kohl’s Cash is easy because it’s automatically added to your Kohl’s Wallet if you’ve linked your Kohl’s account to your Kohl’s Rewards account.
But if you want to check the balance without signing in, go to Kohls.com and locate your Kohl’s Cash number on the back above the bar code if you received it in-store and below the bar code if you earned it online. Plus, you can check a gift card balance, too. Check the balance anytime through the Kohl’s app.
Answers to Your Most Popular Kohl’s Cash Questions
Can You Use Kohl’s Cash Online?
Yes, you sure can, and through the Kohl’s App, too. Use Kohl’s handy virtual Wallet to store all your coupons and Kohl’s Cash. Here’s everything you need to know to snag your discounts using your new Kohl’s Cash for online purchases:
How to Redeem Your Kohl’s Cash Online
- Once you’re ready to check out, enter the 15-digit coupon number printed on the back of your Kohl’s Cash.
- Next, enter the four-digit PIN printed next to the bar code.
- Last, enter the value of your Kohl’s Cash coupon. They deduct this amount from the purchase price of the items in your cart.
Can You Use Kohl’s Cash at Sephora?
Honestly, there aren’t that many items you can’t pay for with your Kohl’s Cash, but there are some — and Sephora is one of them. So, no, you can’t earn or use Kohl’s Cash on any product sold at a Sephora at Kohl’s store (insert super sad face).
With that said, you can earn Kohl’s Rewards and Sephora Beauty Insider points on your purchases and shop the savings events Sephora offers throughout the year. Just be sure you’re all signed up for both programs. You can check out the Sephora sales calendar to find out when the next one will be.
Can You Use Kohl’s Cash To Buy Gift Cards?
Although Kohl’s limits discounts on some brands like Columbia, Dyson, KitchenAid, UGG and Levi’s, it doesn’t limit your use of Kohl’s Cash on these items.
The short answer — is no. Unfortunately, you can’t use your Kohl’s Cash to buy gift cards. You also can’t use Kohl’s Cash:
- To purchase any Kohl’s Cares merchandise or other charitable items.
- To pay off your Kohl’s credit card.
- To get price adjustments on prior purchases.
- To redeem for a monetary value.
Can You Use Expired Kohl’s Cash?
Nope. Just like a jug of milk, Kohl’s Cash comes with an expiration date. But it’s not hidden — it’s right on the front of your Kohl’s Cash. Kohl’s Cash is only available to use during specific redemption dates. You can’t use it before or after the redemption period printed on the coupon. If you want to know more, check out Kohl’s official policy anytime. Who knows, maybe they’ll change it in the future.
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