Kroger is going digital with the CartBuster Savings Event beginning today, Feb.27, but what does "going digital" mean? What makes this CartBuster event different from previous ones? This one is different because it focuses quite heavily on Kroger's Digital Coupon program. Every day a new digital coupon will be featured on their Facebook page, highlighting the Deal of the Day. You'll have one day to grab the coupon. In addition, the first people to sign in to the site (up to 1,000 a day) will receive a digital coupon for a FREE Deal of the Day product! Digital coupons are a brand new concept to many people, so I thought I'd put together a breakdown of the ins and outs of Kroger's Digital Coupon program.  Or, skip to the bottom of the page, where we've got a How-To video to walk you through the process of how to use digital coupons at Kroger! What are digital coupons?Digital coupons are non-paper coupons that are loaded to your Kroger Plus card, then redeemed automatically when you buy the product. Kroger has a digital coupons section on their website.   How do I load digital coupons?Head over to Kroger.com, and either login or register an account with your Plus card.  Once you're signed in, open their digital coupons page. Select the digital coupons you are interested in, and then click "Add to Card."  Done!  Now, wasn't that simple? Why are digital coupons something I'd want to use?Because they are the easiest form of couponing. Point and click, then shop and save! No coupons to collect, print, cut or keep track of. Nothing for the cashier to enter. Simply buy the right product for the coupon, then hand the cashier your Plus card as usual when you shop. The rest is digital--it comes off automatically! Are there any rules or limits I need to know about?

• Digital coupons are one-time use only.  
• They are face value only--they do not double.  
• They are manufacturer coupons, therefore they cannot be combined with coupons from the paper on the same product.  

• There is a limit of 150 coupons loaded onto one card at any time, so don't just go click and add every product--as there is no way to remove the coupons once they're added, except to use them.  
• The digital coupons are often available on their website for a short time, disappearing from public view after a certain time. But they are still valid on your card--so add the best coupons quickly. You'll be able to use them the next time you're in the store.
• If you have forgotten what coupons you've added, you can login to Kroger's website and click the "My Coupons" tab to see the coupons you have available.
• To verify your digital coupon was applied, look at your receipt.  It will be listed right under the product on your receipt.

 Digital coupons are one extra tool in the savings arsenal at Kroger! I find digital coupons to be a simple way to add that extra oomph to my shopping. For those I meet that often don't have the time or inclination to cut coupons the way that I do, but still want to save money, digital coupons are one of my top suggestions. In just a couple of minutes they can save money on their shopping trip, without the time and planning that a traditional coupon shopping trip will require.   Have questions or tips of your own to share about digital coupons at Kroger? Come over to our message board where our members love to talk about saving money!