Coupons “near you” not working/outdated

[Sunday 9/27/26 5am ET]

Andrew ​@andrewtoo , geez - I have NEVER used them & after reading your post will NEVER!!! 😤 Thanks for the "alert" dear friend. As far as getting back "points", never heard of AARP doing this but hey, miracles do happen. 😅  The AARP Rewards Customer Service phone line is "different" from their regular Customer Service. I use (866)451-6305. Take care, Nicole 🤗💛

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Isn’t it embarrassing to have a restaurant question a coupon from AARP Rewards!?!

It has been years since I have tried to use an AARP “Savings Near You” coupon.  The first time I tried to use one of those the management questioned the coupon saying they have never once seen a coupon like the one that I printed from my AARP account.  The coupon even had the address of the restaurant on the printed coupon!  Eventually, this management grudgingly gave me the discount, but I was embarrassed enough to never, ever go back there again.

The second time I printed a coupon from “Savings Near You” I called first.  The manager told me over the phone that it was not their coupon and they only take coupons that they pay to have printed and put in mailers or the newspaper (what’s a newspaper? ha), so, he was sure that the coupon discount would not be removed from my bill if I came into the restaurant.

As, for the 500 points, you can likely call AARP and get your points back. This is shown as the AARP phone number: 1-888-687-2277.  They are off on weekends, so you will have to call Monday or afterwards.

I regret reading that this is still happening…

​@MarkS24266 

Isn’t it embarrassing to have a restaurant question a coupon from AARP Rewards!?!

It has been years since I have tried to use an AARP “Savings Near You” coupon.  The first time I tried to use one of those the management questioned the coupon saying they have never once seen a coupon like the one that I printed from my AARP account.  The coupon even had the address of the restaurant on the printed coupon!  Eventually, this management grudgingly gave me the discount, but I was embarrassed enough to never, ever go back there again.

The second time I printed a coupon from “Savings Near You” I called first.  The manager told me over the phone that it was not their coupon and they only take coupons that they pay to have printed and put in mailers or the newspaper (what’s a newspaper? ha), so, he was sure that the coupon discount would not be removed from my bill if I came into the restaurant.

As, for the 500 points, you can likely call AARP and get your points back. This is shown as the AARP phone number: 1-888-687-2277.  They are off on weekends, so you will have to call Monday or afterwards.

I regret reading that this is still happening…

Likewise. A manager at a restaurant consulted with owner., claimed the deal for them (25% off ticket) was "fraud," as they had no knowledge of being on this system or honoring it. Wondering how I get 500 points back, since I needed to show the "coupon."

I am having the same issue.  Very disappointment.

KurtwulfmeyerW820160 We're so sorry you couldn't take advantage of your deal from AARP Rewards. If a "Near You" coupon is not accepted by the merchant, please send us a private message, and we'll ensure you receive credit back for the point value. If you haven't yet enabled private messaging, you can find the instructions here - https://aarp.info/47hWcl7

I'd like to share some additional information about the offers displayed. We're sorry, but AARP cannot prevent the merchant coupon from displaying to our users. Entertainment Inc manages the merchant's inclusion in the Entertainment program. If they determine the merchant should be removed, the offer will no longer display to our AARP Rewards users. - Christy C. 

You may already know this but maybe not.  So I will share  - With AARP third party discounts and coupons it is probably best to go to the AARP page that is promoting the [whatever] discount or coupons and read the disclosures and the details and learn more about it.  Sometimes it refers you the the third party site where they list the locations where it is offered or other details on the offer - it could be that it is only good on certain items, on certain days and of course, in certain locations.  As always is the case, itt is the small print that makes the difference.  

You can’t just see the AARP name and the name of the third party provider and think it is available with no strings attached.  What’s the ole saying . . ..

The Devil Is In The Details. 

I have gotten to the point with these offers that I first call the business and explain what it is and confirm they are taking it.  Some companies seem to have no knowledge of the offer while others say yes.  I get a name and ask when that person will be working so I can have a better chance of redeeming it.  If the company does not accept it and you used your points to redeem it, contact AARP and they will often refund your points.  This does not help you to get a deal since the company does not take it and usually you are not restricted to how many coupons in the near you section you can use (compared to using your point to redeem for a gift card).  I find the Entertainment offers are the ones usually honored while the Restaurant.com offers may not always be accepted.  GL