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Last Updated: February 27, 2026
Kohl’s Card: Shop Smarter, Save Bigger, Reward Yourself.
As a cardholder, you earn an elevated 7.5% back in Kohl's Rewards on every store purchase, which is a 50% increase over the standard 5% rate for non-cardholders. Upon approval, new members typically receive a 40% discount on their first purchase within 30 days.
Throughout the year, you will receive extra savings coupons, including a special anniversary gift and advance notifications of major sales events delivered by mail.
The card simplifies logistics by allowing for receipt-free returns on all purchases made with the card. For frequent shoppers, spending $600 within a calendar year (January 1 – December 31) grants Most Valued Customer (MVC) status. This elite tier unlocks additional perks, most notably monthly free shipping opportunities that can be stacked with other offers.
Put your items in the cart and head to checkout. In the "Payment" or "Review" section, look for "Apply Coupons & Kohl’s Cash." If you are signed in, your 15%, 20%, or 30% cardholder offer should already be in your Wallet. Just click "Apply." Your discount will not reflect in the final total until you select your Kohl's Card as the payment method. The system needs to "see" the card to validate the offer.
Open the Kohl's App, go to your Wallet, and show the barcode for your cardholder coupon to the cashier. Just tell the cashier you are a cardholder. They can often look up your account with your ID and manually apply the current cardholder discount for you.
"Stick to your clothing budget no “just because” buys."
You do not need a Kohl's Card to join the Rewards program. This is the foundation of saving on every trip: Every dollar you spend earns you 5% back in rewards. Once you hit $5 in rewards, it is converted into a $5 Kohl’s Cash certificate at the start of the next month. If you shop at Sephora at Kohl's, you earn Kohl’s Rewards (5% back) and Sephora Beauty Insider points simultaneously. Members receive a special discount or offer during their birthday month.
Kohl's Cash is essentially store credit earned during specific "earning periods."
Periodically, Kohl's offers $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent. Kohl’s system often triggers the $10 reward even if you spend $48 after all coupons, allowing you to save a bit more while still hitting the goal.
You can redeem Kohl’s Cash alongside other percentage-off coupons. Kohl's applies "Dollar-off" coupons (like Kohl's Cash) first, then applies percentage-off coupons to the remaining balance.
The app stores all your coupons, rewards, and Kohl's Cash in one "Wallet" so you never lose them. It also has a price scanner to check for hidden clearance prices in-store.
Text SAVE08 to 56457 or sign up for emails on their site to immediately receive a 15% off coupon. If you are logged into your account and leave items in your online cart, Kohl's will occasionally email you a reminder with a 15% discount code to encourage you to finish the purchase.