Coupons & Promo Types
All the ways to save at Lowe's. Each promo type can often be combined — see the Stacking Tips section.
MyLowe's Rewards Discounts
Free loyalty program that unlocks member-exclusive pricing, personalized offers, and a 5% off birthday reward. Pro tier (MyLowe's Pro Rewards) adds volume pricing and business account features for contractors and frequent DIYers.
Always AvailableMilitary Discount
Permanent 10% off in-store and online for active duty, veterans, reservists, and their immediate family members. Link your military status to your MyLowe's account for one-click application. No stackable exclusions on most categories.
Always AvailableLowe's Advantage Card 5% Off
Lowe's store credit card provides a flat 5% off every eligible purchase — no minimum, no categories excluded. Applied automatically at checkout. No annual fee. Alternatively, choose a special financing option (6–84 months) on large purchases over $299.
Always AvailableWeekly Ad Deals
Lowe's publishes weekly rotating sale events on tools, appliances, paint, and outdoor equipment. Deals run Thursday through Wednesday. Major seasonal promotions (Spring Black Friday, Memorial Day, Black Friday) extend sale durations to 2–4 weeks.
WeeklyClearance & Overstock
In-store clearance sections feature open-box appliances, discontinued flooring, paint mis-tints, and seasonal items marked 25–70% off. Clearance items are not always listed online — best found in-store. Mis-tint paint (custom colors mixed incorrectly) often sells for $5–$10/gallon.
OngoingRebate Center Offers
Manufacturer and Lowe's co-sponsored mail-in or instant rebates on appliances, power tools, and building materials. Some promotions combine an instant discount with a mail-in rebate — both apply at time of purchase.
SeasonalCurrent Active Offers
3- MyLowe's Rewards Members get exclusive pricing on select power tools — sign in to see your price Ongoing
- Military Discount 10% off for active duty, veterans, and immediate family — link to MyLowe's account Permanent
- Lowe's Advantage Card 5% off every purchase with the Lowe's Advantage Card — no minimum order Always Available
Return Policy
Lowe's has one of the more generous return policies among major retailers. Most items qualify for the standard return window, with extended benefits available depending on your membership or payment method.
| Return Window | Return Shipping | Restocking Fee | Receipt Required | Final Sale Items | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 90 days from purchase | Free for defective items; customer pays for preference returns unless using in-store return | No restocking fee for standard returns within 90 days | No — purchases tied to MyLowe's account can be looked up by phone or email | Liquid paint (opened), custom orders, cut lumber, hazmat, and items marked non-returnable |
| Advantage Card Holders | 365 days from purchase for most items | Free return shipping on online orders; in-store returns always free | No restocking fee within extended 365-day window | No — purchases linked to Advantage Card account are retrievable at any register | Same exclusions apply — Advantage Card status does not override Final Sale designations |
Shipping & Delivery
Lowe's offers multiple fulfillment options. Here's a breakdown of the shipping methods, costs, and delivery timeframes available.
Free Standard Shipping
Free shipping on eligible orders of $45 or more for all customers. Delivery in 3–7 business days. Applies to items fulfilled and shipped directly by Lowe's. Third-party marketplace items may carry separate shipping charges.
Free Store Pickup (BOPIS)
Buy online, pick up in store. Most in-stock items are ready within 2 hours. Curbside pickup available at all locations. No minimum order required. Avoids shipping entirely for local purchases.
Appliance & Large Item Delivery
White-glove delivery for major appliances and large outdoor equipment. Includes haul-away of old appliance for free on delivered appliance orders. During major sale events, delivery fee is often waived.
Same-Day Delivery
Same-day delivery on eligible items via Instacart or GoShare for select zip codes. Minimum order may apply. Coverage varies by market — check your zip code at checkout.
Loyalty Program
Lowe's's loyalty program is free to join and provides personalized deals, exclusive perks, and additional savings opportunities. Combining the loyalty program with other discount types is one of the most effective ways to save.
MyLowe's Rewards (Free)
Free
- Member-only sale pricing and personalized offers
- 5% off birthday reward (valid for 30 days)
- Purchase history stored for easy returns without a receipt
- Digital receipts for all purchases
- Early access to select sale events
- Free paint color samples and project planning tools
MyLowe's Pro Rewards
Free (trade professionals)
- All standard MyLowe's Rewards perks
- Volume pricing on bulk purchases of building materials and consumables
- Dedicated Pro desk access in-store for order staging and quote requests
- Business account credit options
- Priority loading assistance and jobsite delivery coordination
- Exclusive pro-only promotions on tools and materials
Lowe's Advantage Card
No annual fee
- 5% off every eligible purchase automatically at checkout
- Extended return window: 365 days vs. standard 90 days
- Special financing: 6–84 months on purchases $299+ (deferred interest)
- No annual fee
- Exclusive cardholder promotions throughout the year
- Online account management with purchase history
Stacking Tips
Combine multiple discount types in a single transaction. These are the most effective stacking combinations at Lowe's.
The Appliance Sale Stack
During Memorial Day, Labor Day, or Black Friday appliance sales, purchase a qualifying appliance using your Lowe's Advantage Card for the automatic 5% off, then submit the manufacturer or Lowe's mail-in rebate. The card discount applies to the sale price first; the rebate arrives separately as a prepaid card. Combined, savings of 20–35% are achievable on major appliance purchases.
The Military + Sale Stack
Lowe's allows the 10% military discount to stack on top of sale pricing in most categories. Link your verified military status to your MyLowe's account and apply both at checkout. On a $500 tool purchase already discounted 20%, the additional 10% military discount saves another $40 — making this one of retail's most accessible veteran-benefit stacks.
The Price Match + Card Stack
When you find an identical item at a verified lower price at Home Depot, Walmart, or another competitor, request a Lowe's price match — Lowe's will beat the competitor's price by 10%. Then pay with your Lowe's Advantage Card for an additional 5% off the already-beaten price. This is one of the few places where a price match beats the competitor's price rather than simply matching it.
The Rebate + Cashback Stack
Start your Lowe's online session by clicking through a cashback portal like Rakuten or TopCashback, which regularly tracks 1–4% back at Lowe's. Complete the purchase (including any active rebate items) and pay with a general-purpose rewards card. Submit the rebate after delivery. Note: the Lowe's Advantage Card's 5% beats most cashback portal rates — use the portal with a general rewards card when the Advantage Card's financing option is your priority instead.
Price Match Policy
Lowe's's price match guarantee lets you claim a lower price from qualifying competitors — both at the time of purchase and up to 14 days after. Knowing the rules can save you from overpaying on big-ticket items.
Price Match Guarantee
Lowe's will match any competitor's current price on an identical, in-stock item. Competitors must be local stores or major online retailers with the same brand, model number, size, weight, color, and quantity.
10% Beat — Not Just Match
Lowe's will not just match a competitor's lower price — they will beat it by 10% of the price difference. If Home Depot has an item for $100 and Lowe's has it for $120, Lowe's beats the $100 price by $2 (10% of the $20 difference), setting your final price at $98.
Post-Purchase Price Adjustment
If Lowe's own price drops within 30 days of your purchase, Lowe's will refund the difference. Bring your receipt or reference your MyLowe's account. Does not apply to competitor price drops — only Lowe's own price changes.
Qualifying Competitors
- The Home Depot Most commonly matched — nearly identical SKU overlap on tools, appliances, and building materials
- Walmart Matched on hardware, paint, and outdoor equipment available at both retailers
- Ace Hardware Matched on in-stock items; Ace's higher price point makes this less common
- Menards Matched in markets where Menards operates (primarily Midwest)
- Amazon Matched on identical brand/model items sold and fulfilled directly by Amazon
Exclusions
- Items not identical in brand, model number, color, and quantity
- Competitor clearance, liquidation, or going-out-of-business prices
- Competitor coupons, rebates, or bundle deals
- Third-party marketplace sellers on Amazon, Walmart, or similar platforms
- Lowe's own clearance or open-box items
Clearance & Markdown Schedule
Lowe's follows a predictable markdown cadence that savvy shoppers can use to time purchases. Understanding how clearance works lets you decide whether to buy now or wait for a deeper cut.
Markdown Progression
Initial Clearance Tag
Items first hit the clearance rack at 25–30% off when a product line is discontinued or seasonal inventory begins to rotate out. Orange clearance tags appear in-store; prices ending in .97 or .88 often signal this first markdown.
Second Markdown
Items that haven't sold within 4–6 weeks receive a deeper markdown. This is often the sweet spot — still good selection but meaningful savings. Post-season outdoor equipment and paint mis-tints frequently land here.
Final Clearance
End-of-lifecycle markdown on items Lowe's needs to exit entirely. Prices ending in .00 or .01 are a reliable signal of final markdown. Holiday lighting, seasonal décor, and discontinued appliance models hit this depth.
Department Schedule
Outdoor & Lawn
August–SeptemberGrills, patio furniture, mowers, and outdoor power equipment clear out post-Labor Day — best prices of the year on gas grills and riding mowers
Seasonal & Holiday
December 26+Holiday lighting, artificial trees, and winter décor marked 50% on Dec 26, deepening to 75% through January
Winter Power Equipment
January–FebruarySnow blowers, ice melt, and winter tools must clear before spring stock arrives — often 40–70% off by February
Paint (Mis-tints)
OngoingMis-tint paint (custom colors mixed incorrectly) is marked $5–$10/gallon year-round regardless of sheen or original price
Tag Color Guide
Standard clearance tag — item is being discontinued or phased out. Price ending in .97 or .88 indicates first markdown.
Sale tag showing the original price vs. current sale price. Not necessarily clearance — may return to full price after the sale event ends.
A price ending in exactly .00 or .01 signals the deepest and final markdown — Lowe's will not reduce further. Buy or pass.
Promo Calendar
Monthly breakdown of Lowe's's biggest promotions and sales events. Highlighted months are the best times to shop.
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