Coupon Cause: Promo Codes That Help Charities While You Save
Coupon Cause is a free coupon code website that shares a portion of its revenue with featured charities, so your online savings can do a little good, too.
“Class, saving money feels good. Saving money while a food bank gets a little help feels even better. Today’s handout is for students who like their bargains with a side of kindness.”
What is Coupon Cause?
Coupon Cause is a coupon and promo code website for online stores. You look up a store, find a code or deal, and use it at checkout on the store’s website. Some offers on the site are marked as verified, and its stated goal is to provide daily, verified, and updated coupon codes from top retailers.
What makes Coupon Cause different is the “cause” part. Like most coupon sites, it may be paid a fee by the store when you click through and buy. Coupon Cause says a portion of all company revenue is donated to featured charities. Causes it has highlighted include the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the Surfrider Foundation.
Coupon Cause is owned by Prodege, LLC, the company behind other rewards sites such as Swagbucks.
Why I assign Coupon Cause to my students
- It is free. You do not pay anything to look up or use a code.
- It covers many online stores. Clothing, home goods, gifts, and more.
- It adds a little purpose. Part of the site’s revenue goes to charity, at no extra cost to you.
- It builds the habit. Checking for a promo code before every online order is one of the simplest ways to save.
How to use Coupon Cause, step by step
- Fill your cart first. Shop the store’s website as usual, but do not pay yet.
- Open Coupon Cause in a new tab. Use the button on this handout and search for the store’s name.
- Look for verified offers. Read the details on each code. Some apply to the whole order, others to certain items or a minimum purchase.
- Show and copy the code. Click to reveal it, or click “Get Offer” for deals that do not need a code.
- Paste it at checkout. Return to the store, paste the code, and apply it.
- Check the discount. Make sure your total went down before you pay. If not, try another code.
Professor Ima’s quick tips
- Check for a code before you pay. Most stores will not add one afterward.
- Free shipping codes can save more than a small percent-off code.
- Read the expiration date and the fine print.
- If you join the email list, consider using a separate email just for deals.
- Only buy what you need. Charity is lovely, but your budget comes first.
Is Coupon Cause good for seniors and fixed incomes?
Yes, if you shop online. You do not need an account or an app to look up a code, and the steps are the same as on any coupon website. Many of us want to give back but do not have extra money to spare. A site like this lets the savings you were already looking for help support a cause.
Just keep your expectations sensible. Coupon Cause is a coupon site first. The charity part happens on the company’s side, from its revenue. It is a nice bonus, not a reason to buy something you do not need.
Things to watch for
- Not every code will work. Stores change and end offers often.
- Some codes are for new customers only or require a minimum order.
- Your purchase is with the store, so its return and shipping policies apply.
- Coupon Cause may be paid by stores when you buy. That is how most coupon sites earn money.
- Featured charities can change, so check the site to see which causes it is currently supporting.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coupon Cause legit?
Coupon Cause is an established coupon code site owned by Prodege, LLC. It is free to use, and you buy directly from the store, so stick with stores you trust.
How does Coupon Cause donate to charity?
Coupon Cause says a portion of all company revenue is donated to featured charities. The money comes from the site’s earnings, not from you.
Who owns Coupon Cause?
Coupon Cause is owned by Prodege, LLC, which also runs other rewards sites such as Swagbucks.
Does it cost anything to use Coupon Cause coupons?
No. Looking up and using promo codes on Coupon Cause is free.
Professor Ima B. Cheap
Codes, featured charities, and site features change often. Cheap101 is not affiliated with Coupon Cause or Prodege. Always check the final price and the store’s terms before you buy. More handouts: Cheap101 Class Handouts · Coupons and deals guide