K'ching!

Kmart has a new rewards program!!! It might not be in your area just yet, but it will be soon, and you can sign up online! Here's the info about it:

K'Ching

Kmart Smart Rewards members get perks!

* Get 1% in rewards on qualifying purchases*
* Take part in Kmart K'Ching Surprises, a chance to win prizes at checkout
* Receive 10% in rewards on Cosmetics, Skin Care and Sun Care products*
* Get bonus rewards on your favorite products and brands customized to
the way you shop
* Receive expedited shipping at the same cost as standard shipping when you
shop at kmart.com**
* Hassle-free returns
* Enjoy in-store events, discounts and promotions exclusive to K'Ching cardholders

Visit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Terms and Conditions for complete program details.

* Rewards are accrued on qualifying purchases and will be issued as Reward Certificates on a quarterly basis in values of $3.00 and up. Some exclusions apply for Rewards and Reward Certificates, such as sales tax, service fees, prescriptions, lottery tickets, eatery, licenses, concessions, tobacco, alcohol, firearms, gift cards, postage, utility payments, gasoline, Western Union, prior layaway purchases, Olan Mills, charges for installation, delivery, extended warranties, protection agreements, and Kmart auctions on eBay. In addition, Reward Certificates are not valid on kmart.com purchases and Sears merchandise rung on Sears registers in Kmart including but not limited to Sears Home Appliances and Electronics, Sears Auto Centers and Sears Hearing Aids.
** If a valid Kmart Smart Rewards member number is entered on kmart.com, then the order will be upgraded from standard to expedited shipping for the non-promotional price of standard shipping. If an order qualifies for a promotion on standard shipping, it is the member's responsibility to select "standard" as the shipping method during checkout to receive the shipping promotion.

Get a chance to win a Kmart K'Ching Surprise when you check out at a participating Kmart store. You could win prizes such as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, SoBe lifewater, $3, $5, $10 and $50 Kmart gift rewards or one of two grand prize $7,000 Kenmore home appliance packages. Each time your card is scanned at the register, check your receipt to see if you've won a Kmart K'Ching prize from one of our sponsors!

How Kmart Smart Rewards Works

*What is Kmart Smart Rewards?
Kmart Smart Rewards is a program designed to provide rewards and benefits to our loyal customers. Members get savings and discounts when they shop at participating Kmart stores or kmart.com.

*What do I get as a member of Kmart Smart Rewards?
As a Kmart Smart Rewards member, you will earn a minimum of 1% back on your purchases, 10% on cosmetics, skin and sun care, at participating Kmart stores and kmart.com in the form of Rewards and you may receive special bonus offers on your receipts when you check out. Each time you scan your membership card at checkout in a participating store, you could qualify for a Kmart K'Ching Surprise special offer! As a member, you can make hassle-free returns and you will also receive expedited shipping on kmart.com for the cost of standard shipping. Check out the Program Details page of this website to see a full list of member benefits, including email and website offers.

*Will I need to carry a Kmart Smart Rewards card or tell the Sales Associate I am a member?
To get the most out of the Kmart Smart Rewards program, present your Kmart Smart Rewards card to the Sales Associate each time you shop a participating store, or enter your member number (found on the back of your Kmart Smart Rewards card) in your profile, or at check-out when you shop at kmart.com. If you've forgotten your Kmart Smart Rewards card, the Sales Associate can usually look up your number for you using your phone number if you provided it during enrollment or updated it on the My Information page on this website.

*Can I use my Kmart Smart Rewards card at any Kmart store?
You can use your card to earn Kmart Smart Rewards and receive program benefits only at participating stores. At this time, participating stores are located in the following cities and surrounding areas: Atlanta, GA; Buffalo, NY; Grand Rapids, MI; Bakersfield, CA; and Louisville, KY.

*Can I use my Kmart Smart Rewards card at Sears?
Although Sears and Kmart are part of the same company, your Kmart Smart Rewards card is only accepted at participating Kmart stores and on kmart.com.

*Do all my purchases count toward my rewards?
Most items count toward rewards. The following purchases are excluded: prescriptions, lottery tickets, eatery, licenses, concessions, tobacco, alcohol, firearms, gift cards, postage, utility payments, gasoline, Western Union, prior layaway purchases, Olan Mills, charges for installation, delivery, extended warranties, protection agreements, and Kmart auctions on eBay .

*What are the terms and conditions of the Kmart Smart Rewards program?
Terms and Conditions can be found using the link at the bottom of this page.

*How can I check to see if I have any offers or rewards?
To check your offers and rewards you can visit the Offers page of this website, or you can call (800) 991-8708. This website address and the customer service phonenumber are on the back of your Kmart Smart Rewards card for your convenience.

*Can I use my Kmart Smart Rewards card when I shop at kmart.com?
Yes, you can participate in the Kmart Smart Rewards program when you shop at kmart.com; just be sure to enter your member number in your kmart.com profile or at check-out.

Kmart Smart Rewards Program Benefits

*How does the earning toward Reward Certificates work?
Each time that you make a qualifying purchase at a participating Kmart store, you will earn at least 1% in rewards. Cosmetics, skin and sun care will earn 10% and certain purchases will earn even more. One week after the end of each calendar quarter, Reward Certificates will be automatically printed at the register when you use your Kmart Smart Rewards card while making a purchase at a participating store, if you have earned at least $3.00 in rewards. When you haven't accumulated enough rewards to receive at least a $3.00 Reward Certificate, your rewards will roll into the next quarter. See Terms and Conditions for complete details.

*How will I receive Reward Certificates?
Reward Certificates will be printed automatically the first time you scan your Kmart Smart Rewards card and make a purchase at a participating store approximately one week after the end of each calendar quarter. The Certificate prints so that you can save it for your next visit to Kmart. Reward Certificates will be issued as long as you've earned at least $3.00 in rewards.

*How can I check my Kmart Smart Rewards account to see how close I am to a reward?
Once you've created an online account and logged in to this site, you can view your account information and see your statement within the Rewards Activity section. Or you can call (800) 991-8708.

*My statement is showing that I've accrued a certain amount of rewards, but I know I've spent more than that. What happened?
It can take up to 48 hours for your rewards to show online and one week after the end of the quarter to print your Reward Certificate out at the register. Your rewards are being tabulated as long as you are using your Kmart Smart Rewards card each time you shop at a participating store. If you have receipts that are not reflected in your Reward Activity pages on the member site, call customer service at (800) 991-8708.

*My statement is showing that I've earned a Reward Certificate for this quarter. How do I get my Reward Certificate?
Approximately one week after the end of each calendar quarter, a Reward Certificate will be printed automatically the first time you scan your Kmart Smart Rewards card and make a purchase at a participating store. It will be available to use for your next purchase so keep it in a safe place. Reward Certificates will be issued as long as you've earned at least $3.00 in rewards.

*When I get a Reward Certificate, how long is it good for?
Reward Certificates expire 60 days from the date they are printed for you at the store. You will see the expiration date on the Certificate, so be sure to use it by that date.

*What special offers and deals can I get as a member of Kmart Smart Rewards?
The Kmart Smart Rewards program is designed to give you offers that are tailored to you. In addition to the Reward Certificates that you can earn, we will send you offers that match your shopping preferences.

*How do I get my special offers?
Each time you make a purchase scanning your Kmart Smart Rewards card at a participating store, you could receive a special offer or discount that will print on your receipt. In addition, you could receive offers by email, and could find even more offers by logging into this website.

*When I get an offer, how do I use it?
Terms and conditions will print on each offer to indicate how and where it can be used.

*Can I use my offers and Reward Certificates with other discounts and specials from Kmart?
Some offers can be combined, and some cannot. Each offer and Reward Certificates' terms and conditions will specify whether it can be combined with other offers.

*Can I give my offers and rewards to someone else to use?
Rewards and offers are based on your purchases and they can be redeemed only by you. Please encourage your friends and family in a participating store area to enroll in the program, too.

*Can I use multiple Reward Certificates at once?
Please review the Reward Certificate's terms and condition that specify whether it can be combined with other Reward Certificates.

*How long are my special offers good for?
Each offer and Reward Certificate that you receive will have a unique expiration date printed on it.

*Can I redeem my Reward Certificates at any Kmart store? At kmart.com?
At this time, Reward Certificates can only be redeemed at participating Kmart stores.

*I received a Reward Certificate or special offer, but I lost it. Can I get it replaced?
Unfortunately, if an offer or Reward Certificate is lost, we cannot replace it.

*My friend got a special offer and I didn't. How do I get that offer?
The Kmart Smart Rewards program is designed to provide special offers to members based on their shopping history and preferences. In addition to earning rewards, you will have the opportunity to earn bonus rewards and participate in special promotions. Make sure that you use your Kmart Smart Rewards card each time you shop at a participating store and visit the Offers page to receive the most benefits.

*What kinds of prizes can I get by scanning my Kmart Smart Rewards card?
With Kmart K'Ching Surprises, we will offer a range of prizes of differing values — from a coupon to use on your next visit, to free flavored water or candy, or a gift reward from $3 to $50, to valuable merchandise like one of two $7000 appliance makeovers. No purchase is necessary to play or to win.

*Do I have to make a purchase to participate in Kmart K'Ching Surprises?
No purchase is necessary. Mail-in entries will also be accepted. You can hand print your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, email address, Kmart Smart Rewards card number, and age on a 3" x 5" piece of paper and mail it with proper postage to "Kmart Scan & Win," c/o ePrize, LLC, P.O. Box 3756, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-3756. You will receive one (1) entry into the mail-in entry prize pool for the Entry Period corresponding with the date your entry is postmarked. Limit: One (1) entry per stamped envelope, per day. All mail-in entries must be handwritten. All mail-in entries must be postmarked by July 6, 2009 and received by July 13, 2009.

Joining Kmart Smart Rewards

*How do I enroll in Kmart Smart Rewards?
There are two ways to enroll. You can click Join Now and fill out the membership form. Be sure to include your phone number so that you can give this to the sales associates at participating Kmart stores for your member number lookup so that you can earn rewards while you wait the 2-4 weeks for your Kmart Smart Rewards card to arrive. You can also enroll by asking a sales associate at a participating Kmart store for a Kmart Smart Rewards enrollment brochure. It takes just a few minutes to sign up and you can start earning right away. At this time, participating stores are located in the following cities and surrounding areas: Atlanta, GA; Buffalo, NY; Grand Rapids, MI; Bakersfield, CA; and Louisville, KY. Check with your local Kmart store to see if it is participating.

*What information do I have to provide to sign up?
Your name, address, and date of birth are required. To get the most out of Kmart Smart Rewards, you should also provide your email address to receive special offers and program information and your phone number for lookup to earn rewards if you forget your member card.

*Can I add family members to my Kmart Smart Rewards account?
Cards cannot be shared and earning of benefits cannot be combined, but Kmart Smart Rewards is open to anyone over age 18. To ensure that your friends and family members will be eligible to receive great offers from Kmart, encourage them to visit a participating Kmart Store to sign up. Each unique Kmart Smart Rewards number will earn its own rewards.

*Why do I need to create an account on this website?
You can still earn rewards and offers without creating an account, but this member-only website is your key to getting the most out of the Kmart Smart Rewards program. Once you create an account, you'll be able to track your rewards earning progress, and will have access to all the latest offers and information exclusively for our Kmart Smart Rewards members!

*Why do I need to create a password to set up an account on this website?
Because some of the information on the Kmart Smart Rewards website is unique to each member, we use passwords so that only you can view your account information.

My Information

*How will you use my email address and phone number?
Your email address will be used to keep you informed about the latest offers and benefits of Kmart Smart Rewards. If we have your phone number, we can look up your member number at the store in case you forget your Kmart Smart Rewards card. Your phone number and email address will never be sold or shared with an outside party. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

*You asked me to provide an email address, and I'm wondering how many and what kind of emails you will be sending me?
We will be sending you periodic emails with information about the Kmart Smart Rewards program and special offers. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

*How will you use the information about my purchases?
The Kmart Smart Rewards program is designed so that you receive offers that are tailored to you. Based on your purchases, we will send you offers that match your shopping preferences. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

*How do I change my email subscription status?
Please contact Kmart Smart Rewards customer service at (800) 991-8708.

*How do I stop receiving communications about Kmart Smart Rewards?
Please contact Kmart Smart Rewards customer service at (800) 991-8708.

*I asked to stop receiving communications about Kmart Smart Rewards, but now I want to start receiving them again. What do I do?
Please contact Kmart Smart Rewards customer service at (800) 991-8708.

Member Services

*I was at a Kmart store and they would not accept my Rewards Certificate or special offer coupon. What should I do?
Only participating stores can accept your Kmart Smart Rewards coupons and Reward Certificates, and each coupon has an expiration date. If you need more information, please call Kmart Smart Rewards customer service at (800) 991-8708.

*I have a Reward Certificate or special offer that is expired or will expire soon but I want to use it on a purchase. Can you extend it or re-issue it?
Once an offer is expired it cannot be extended. Although you may not be able to use this offer, be sure to check your offers once you have logged in to this website, and to check your receipt on your next purchase for more great offers from Kmart.

*My child tried to use a coupon that I got for a free product, but the store would not take it.
Kmart Smart Rewards is open to those over the age of 18 and certain offers are only open to program participants and members and are not transferable, so be sure that only you present your card and offers.

*If I forget my Kmart Smart Rewards card when I shop at Kmart, can a Sales Associate look up my member number?
Yes. If you provided your phone number when you signed up, your Sales Associate can look up your Kmart Smart Rewards member number using the phone number you registered with when shopping at participating Kmart stores.

*I want to order something online but forgot my member number. Where can I find it?
Your member number is on the back of your Kmart Smart Rewards card. Alternatively, once you've set up an online account on this website, you can login and view your account information, where you will find your member number.

*I lost my Kmart Smart Rewards card. What do I do?
Please contact Kmart Smart Rewards customer service at (800) 991-8708.

*I forgot my password. What do I do?
On the login screen, click Forgot Password; we will then email you a new temporary password for you to use. Be sure to change it right away to a password you will remember.

*I forgot which email address I used to create my online account. What do I do?
Please contact Kmart Smart Rewards Customer Service at (800) 991-8708.

*I share an email address with my spouse/partner and the system will not let us both register. What do I do?
The Kmart Smart Rewards member website is designed to allow only one user per email address. If you want your own account on the site you will need to use a separate email address.