If you shop at Kohl’s, you are probably already in love with the Kohl’s Cash program, but now they’ve introduced something even better – the Kohl’s Rewards program. It didn’t take the place of Kohl’s Cash – you can still earn your $10 Kohl’s Cash for $50 purchases during qualifying periods.
Now, though, you can also earn Kohl’s Rewards every time you shop, not just during special Kohl’s Cash periods, giving you more chances to save money.
Here’s everything you must know about the program.
What is the Kohl’s Rewards Program?
The Kohl’s Rewards program is Kohl’s loyalty program, encouraging shoppers to keep coming back to shop at Kohl’s.
Like most department store reward programs, it’s free to join and easy to use. You don’t have to have a Kohl’s credit card to join the program – anyone over the age of 16 and that is a US resident may join.
*If you’re younger than 18 years old, you must have parental consent to join the program.
The Kohl’s Rewards program pays you 5% on each purchase, which is $5 for every $100 you spend. Each time you earn at least $5, you’ll receive a certificate on the 1st of the following month, and rewards are earned in $5 increments.
How to Earn Points?
You can earn Kohl’s Rewards on all merchandise purchased at Kohl’s including Sephora purchases inside Kohl’s.
You can earn rewards purchasing products in-store or online. All points are calculated after discounts or coupons, but before shipping and taxes.
What can you NOT Earn Points On?
Kohl’s is pretty flexible with what you can earn points on, awarding points for any purchase inside their store except for gift cards.
How do you Enroll in the Kohl’s Rewards Program?
You can enroll in the Kohl’s Rewards program in-store or online.
Enrolling In a Kohl’s Store
If you enroll in a Kohl’s store, just tell the cashier or a customer service professional you want to enroll in the program. They’ll walk you through the enrollment process which takes less than a minute.
Enrolling in Kohl’s Rewards Online
You can also enroll in Kohl’s Rewards online. Just click ‘Enroll Now’ and sign into your Kohl’s shopping account. If you don’t have a shopping account, create one, and then follow the prompts to join Kohl’s Rewards.
It’s a good idea to have a Kohl’s shopping account because it gives you another opportunity to check your Kohl’s Reward points and manage your account without having to go to the store or call customer service.
How Much can you Earn in Kohl’s Rewards?
You earn 5% back on every eligible purchase made at Kohl’s. Eligible purchases are everything except gift cards or payments to your credit card.
There isn’t a limit to how much you can earn and your rewards are tallied monthly. If you’ve spent enough to earn a $5 reward, you’ll receive it in the following month.
When are Rewards Issued?
Your Kohl’s Rewards are issued in $5 increments on the 1st of the month following your purchase. If you spend money at Kohl’s on February 5th, for example, you’d receive your Kohl’s Cash on March 1st for those purchases and any purchases you made throughout the month of February.
You will receive an email with the reward. You can use the email in-store or enter the code online if you shop online.
If you have a Kohl’s shopping account, you can also add the certificate to your Kohl’s wallet. This makes it easy to check your rewards balance and pay close attention to the expiration dates, since certificates are good for only 30 days.
How to Redeem your Rewards?
You can redeem your Kohl’s Cash in-store or online, using it as a coupon or cash. The value of your certificate comes right off your total.
Using Kohl’s Cash In-Store
If you shop in-store, you have a few options to redeem your Kohl’s Cash.
- Show the cashier the email with the Kohl’s Cash barcode
- Show the cashier the barcode in your Kohl’s wallet
- Ask the cashier to look up your rewards using your phone number
Using your Kohl’s Cash Online
If you shop online, there are a few ways to redeem your Kohl’s Cash.
- If you link your Kohl’s shopping account to your Rewards account, you’ll see the certificate as an option to pay at checkout. Select that you want to use the reward and it comes off your total.
- Enter the Kohl’s Cash number and PIN located on the Kohl’s Cash email or in your Kohl’s wallet. The Kohl’s Cash number is below the barcode and the PIN is to the right of it on the email. In Kohl’s wallet, the Kohl’s Cash ID is at the bottom left of the bar code and the PIN is at the bottom right.
What can you NOT use Kohl’s Rewards On?
You cannot use Kohl’s Cash on Kohl’s Cares for Kids merchandise, Sephora inside Kohl’s products, or gift cards.
When do Rewards Expire?
Kohl’s Cash expires 30 days from the date it’s issued. Since most Kohl’s Cash rewards are issued on the first, you have the calendar month to redeem your reward. Always check the dates because Kohl’s does not accept expired Kohl’s Cash (select stores might).
Setting up Kohl’s Cash Reminders
If you’re worried about overlooking your Kohl’s Cash and letting it expire, consider setting up Kohl’s Cash reminders.
To set up reminders, log into your Kohl’s Shopping Account. In your account, select ‘Wallet’ and then ‘Kohl’s Cash.’ In this section, select ‘Set Reminder.’ You can do this on a PC or on the mobile app. You’ll automatically receive reminders about receiving Kohl’s Cash and when it’s about to expire so you don’t lose it.
Handling Lost or Stolen Kohl’s Cash
It’s always a good idea to link your Kohl’s Shopping Account and Kohl’s Reward account so customer service can track your rewards.
If you’ve lost your certificate, it will always be available online or in your wallet with a linked account. If you think it was stolen, call customer service right away. They can tell if the certificate has been redeemed and can take appropriate action to help you.
Kohl’s Cash Earn Periods
Whether you’re a Kohl’s Rewards member or not, you can still shop the Kohl’s Cash sales too. These sales are separate from the rewards you earn. If you shop during Kohl’s Cash sales, you can earn your 5% back for being a rewards member PLUS any $10 in Kohl’s Cash you earn for spending $50+ at Kohl’s.
Here’s the difference, though.
You’ll receive the Kohl’s Cash for any qualifying purchases during the sale at checkout. The dates will be different than the dates of any rewards you earn from the Kohl’s Rewards program. Keep your certificates separate and pay close attention to the dates.
FAQs – How do Kohl’s Rewards Work?
What happens if I don’t receive my rewards?
Kohl’s Rewards are sent via email on the 1st of each month. Make sure you’ve added Kohl’s to your ‘safe list’ in your email. If you’re expecting rewards and don’t receive them on the 1st, check your spam or ‘other’ folder. If you still don’t have them, call customer service at 1-844-564-5704.
Do you have to have a Kohl’s credit card to be a Rewards member?
No, the Kohl’s Rewards program is separate from the Kohl’s credit card program. Anyone 16 years and older can sign up for the Rewards account even if they don’t have a Kohl’s credit card.
Do I have to use my Kohl’s Cash at the store I earned it?
No, you can use your Kohl’s Cash at any Kohl’s store or online. As long as the reward is valid (not expired) and you aren’t buying Kohl’s Cares for Kids merchandise, Sephora products, or a gift card, you can use your Kohl’s Cash anywhere.
Can I use coupons and Kohl’s cash on the same transaction?
Yes, Kohl’s is great about helping you save money. You can even use multiple coupons on one transaction plus your Kohl’s cash. The department-specific coupons are applied to the purchase first, and then your Kohl’s Cash, and then any sitewide percentage off coupons are applied. The in-store rules may differ depending on your store, though.
Final Thoughts – Are Kohl’s Rewards Worth It?
Kohl’s Rewards is a free program that everyone who shops at Kohl’s should sign up for and use. You only have to spend $100 to get a reward and they are issued monthly. If you spend at least $100 a month at Kohl’s or even $100 every few months, it pays to get your $5 back – it’s like a $5 coupon and if you’re a big spender there, you’ll earn even more.
Savvy Kohl’s shoppers combine Kohl’s coupons, shop during Kohl’s Cash periods, and save the most money on their purchases. There’s plenty of money to be saved at Kohl’s, keeping more money in your pocket!
