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Barcode Buck$®

The secure, SKU-specific digital offer. Built for retail. Accepted everywhere consumers shop.

A digital incentive tied directly to the products you need to move. The barcode scans at checkout, the discount applies instantly, and the purchase is tracked — with no coupons to clip, no codes to enter, and no opportunity for fraud or misuse.

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Configurable to your exact program rules
Set by UPC, retailer, offer value, timing window, participation limits, and validation logic — all controlled by TPG.
Redeemable online — not just in-store
The only digital discount accepted at eCommerce environments including Walmart.com — expanding reach beyond the physical shelf.
Lives in Apple and Google Wallet
Consumers store, reload, and redeem directly from their phone wallet — no app download, no login required.
Fraud controls built in from day one
Participation limits, device checks, retailer validation, and promotional integrity controls designed to protect your investment.
TPG Rewards · Barcode Buck$
$5.00
OFF qualifying purchase
On any Tide PODS qualifying product (75ct+)
4 8 0 1 0 0 3 2 4 6 7 8 9
Valid at Walmart, Kroger, CVS + 65,000 locations
Apple Wallet
Google Wallet
Why It Matters

Why Brands Are Moving Beyond Traditional Coupons

Traditional coupons were built for a different retail environment. Today's marketers need greater control, better attribution, and verified purchase validation.

Verified Purchases
Rewards tied to actual product purchases — not just offer redemptions.
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Fraud Protection
Reduce misuse, duplication, and unauthorized redemption.
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Retailer Flexibility
Redeemable across major retail channels — in-store and online.
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SKU Control
Target specific products, not broad categories.
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Measurable Results
Connect incentives directly to verified sales activity.
Brand Control
Distribute offers where and how you choose — not through third-party networks.
65,000+
Store locations where
Barcode Buck$ is accepted
Fortune 100
Brands trust Barcode Buck$ —
P&G, J&J, Mars-Wrigley, Coca-Cola
Online +
In-Store
The only digital discount accepted
at Walmart.com eCommerce
Zero Fraud
SKU-locked, retailer-validated,
and participation-limited
Why It's Different

Not a coupon. Not a promo code.
A verified purchase incentive.

Most digital discounts can be applied to anything, stacked, or misused. Barcode Buck$ is tied to a specific UPC, validated at the point of sale, and controlled by program rules — so brands only pay for the exact purchase behavior they're targeting.

SKU-Specific by Design

Locked to exact product UPCs. Consumers can only redeem on the qualifying item you've specified, at the retailers you've chosen, within the time window you've set.

Promotional Integrity Built In

Device fingerprinting, participation limits, and retailer-level validation prevent fraud, duplicate redemption, and unauthorized use — protecting your promotional budget from day one.

Mobile Wallet Native

Saves directly to Apple or Google Wallet. No app, no login. Lives on their phone until they shop — and reloads automatically for repeat-purchase programs.

Purchase Tracking and Data Capture

Every redemption generates verified purchase data including product purchased, retailer, offer source, and redemption activity. This data helps brands understand which campaigns, channels, and incentives drive real sales — and informs future program design.

The Difference

Traditional Coupons vs Barcode Buck$

Traditional Coupons
Barcode Buck$®
Can be copied and shared
Single-use
Often stackable
Program-controlled
Limited purchase attribution
Verified purchases
Broad redemption rules
SKU-specific
Minimal shopper data
Actionable shopper insights
Limited program control
Brand-controlled distribution
Use Cases

One mechanic. Dozens of applications.

Barcode Buck$ can be shaped to fit almost any promotional objective — from new product launch to brand defense to loyalty and beyond.

Trial and New Product Launch
A "Try Me Free" or deep-discount offer tied to a specific new SKU — driving first purchase with a verified, one-time incentive that pays only on actual redemption.
Brand Defense
Reward loyal buyers at the shelf — specifically at retailers where private label or competitive pressure is highest. Keep shoppers choosing your brand without blanket discounting.
Repeat Purchase and Loyalty
Reloadable Barcode Buck$ offers keep consumers coming back across multiple purchase cycles. Each redemption validates the purchase and resets the incentive for the next trip.
Retailer-Specific Activation
Configure offers that are only valid at Walmart, only at Kroger, or only at CVS — giving you the ability to support specific retail relationships and trade commitments with precision.
Sweepstakes and Gamification
Combine a Barcode Buck$ discount with a spin-to-win, mystery reward reveal, or sweepstakes entry — using purchase validation to ensure only real buyers participate.
Customer Service and Resolution
Replace physical coupons in complaint resolution workflows with a digital Barcode Buck$ delivered by email or text — faster, trackable, and redeemable only on your brand's products.
Retail Network

Accepted where consumers already shop.

Barcode Buck$ is redeemable at approximately 65,000 locations across mass, grocery, drug, dollar, club, and online retail — with new retailers added quarterly.

Our Retailer Partners

Retail-compatible promotional programs activated across leading shopping environments.

Walmart
Kroger
Albertsons
Safeway
CVS
Walgreens
Dollar Tree
Family Dollar
Dollar General
Food Lion
Fred Meyer
Ralphs
Giant
Walmart
Kroger
Albertsons
Safeway
CVS
Walgreens
Dollar Tree
Family Dollar
Dollar General
Food Lion
Fred Meyer
Ralphs
Giant
Walmart
Walmart.com
Kroger
Albertsons
Safeway
CVS
Walgreens
Dollar Tree
Family Dollar
Dollar General
Food Lion
Fred Meyer
Ralphs
Giant
Target
Rite Aid
Publix
H-E-B
Sam's Club
Costco
Amazon
Ahold Delhaize
Channel Deployment

Turn Any Media Into Verified Sales

Barcode Buck$ transforms marketing exposure into measurable purchase behavior — deployable through virtually any channel while maintaining purchase verification.

Supported Channels
Retail Media
Social Media
Influencer Marketing
Email
SMS
Packaging
In-Store Displays
Connected TV
Digital Advertising
How It Works
Media Exposure
Barcode Buck$ Offer
Verified Purchase
Shopper Insights
Sales Attribution
Distribution

Delivered through the channels you're already using.

Barcode Buck$ integrates into email campaigns, in-store activations, social, print, and digital — meeting consumers wherever your program already touches them.

Email
Text / SMS
QR Code at POS
NFC / TAP
Apple & Google Wallet
Social Media
Digital Advertising
Physical Promo Cards
Direct Mail
Marketing Influencers
Shopper Intelligence

Every Redemption Creates Shopper Intelligence

Turn incentives into measurable marketing programs.

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Product Performance
Understand which products drive redemption and purchase behavior.
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Retailer Performance
Measure program performance by retailer and channel.
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Channel Attribution
Identify which marketing channels convert to verified purchases.
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Offer Optimization
Learn which incentives generate results and refine accordingly.

Trusted by Leading Consumer Brands

Fortune 100 CPG brands trust Barcode Buck$ to power their promotional programs.

P&G
Abbott
Mars
Gerber
Enfamil
Pedialyte
Duracell
Olay
Pringles
Keurig Dr Pepper
Coca-Cola
Mars-Wrigley
P&G
Abbott
Mars
Gerber
Enfamil
Pedialyte
Duracell
Olay
Pringles
Keurig Dr Pepper
Coca-Cola
Mars-Wrigley
Programs Built With Barcode Buck$

Trusted by the brands that move retail.

Barcode Buck$ has powered programs for Fortune 100 CPG brands across trial, loyalty, brand defense, gamification, and retail activation.

Sunkist / Squirt
Spin the Wheel Game
Gamification + Barcode Buck$
Duracell
$1 Off POWER BOOST™ 8-Packs or Larger
Purchase Incentive
Pepper Perks
Free 20oz + $3 Off 12-Packs
Trial + Repeat Purchase
Pringles
Win Pringles For a Year
Sweepstakes + Barcode Buck$
Gevalia
Digital Incentive Program
Digital Offer Delivery
Olay
Moisturizer Loyalty Program
Loyalty + Repeat Purchase

Barcode Buck$ is a registered trademark of TPG Rewards, Inc. Programs shown for illustrative purposes.

Case Studies

Barcode Buck$ in Action

🏆 Cannes Grand Prix · SC Johnson
Ziploc® Preserved Promos
Expired food coupons turned into fresh Barcode Buck$ rewards. +5% sales lift, 49%+ redemption.
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Retail Activation · Haleon
Excedrin at Walmart
NFC shelf tap drove display compliance, weather-aware education, and a secure Barcode Buck$ offer.
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Sports Activation · Cheez-It
Cheez-It Threez-It
A live Indiana Fever three-point moment triggered Barcode Buck$ delivery and Kroger redemption. +59% participation.
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Brand Defense · Loyalty
P&G Good Everyday / Tide
Loyalty-connected secure digital offer supporting qualifying P&G purchases and repeat engagement.
Case study coming soon
Trial · Digital Offer
JUNKLESS Barcode Buck$
Retailer-selected mobile offer with mobile wallet and printable redemption options.
Case study coming soon
Purchase Incentive · Walmart
Pedigree Walmart Barcode Buck$
Brand-specific reward supporting qualifying Pedigree purchases at Walmart.
Case study coming soon
Gamification · Mystery Reward
Golden Ticket Mystery Reward
Mystery-value Barcode Buck$ revealed at checkout — driving excitement and engagement. Also featured under Sweepstakes & Games.
Case study coming soon

Ready to put Barcode Buck$ to work for your brand?

Tell us your challenge and we'll build a program around it — configured to your products, your retailers, and your objectives.

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