How to save money when shopping at QVC (2024)

Since the '80s, QVC has been one of our favorite places to shop for discounts. Currently, it broadcasts in seven countries to more than 350 million households, boasts an impressive roster of QVC hosts with dedicated followings, and has an immense online presence that offers incredible ways to save for savvy shoppers.

When you shop QVC—whether live on TV or through Instagram—you get a personalized experience with recommendations based the types of products you like, people you follow, and brands you prefer.

On it's own, QVC offers tremendous savings, but you can take steps to get the most out of your shopping experience and save even more money when you shop. Here are six easy ways you can save money when shopping at QVC.

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1. Shop at the QVC outlet store and As-Is Shop online

The QVC Outlet Store offers a wide selection of jewelry, home décor, apparel, handbags, footwear, and other items. They're typically in limited quantities, but they include brand-name products, end-of-season goods, products that were returned by customers, discontinued inventory, and merchandise that appeared on air and has been repackaged. Shopping here can save you a bundle on items that are still in brand-new condition but might have been replaced with a newer iteration or opened though never actually used.

Every item purchased from an outlet store comes with an unconditional 30-day money back guarantee for either exchange or refund, as long as you have the receipt: no questions asked. Plus, seniors over the age of 50 with valid ID as well as active-duty military, retired, or disabled veterans with valid ID, get an automatic 10% off.

It can be quite fun to shop through the QVC outlet store and find those hidden gems. When you score big, you can really score big. There are three phsyical outlet stores in Frazer, PA, Lancaster, PA, and Brandon, FL. If you're nearby, or traveling through any of these locations, it's worth popping by to see what goodies you might find.

Not anywhere close to any of these locations but know someone who is? You can get a QVC Outlet gift card. There's also the QVC As-Is Shop online where you can buy the same types of merch from the comfort of your home.

2. Keep an eye on the QVC clearance section

Did you know that QVC has a clearance section online? Here, you'll find pages and pages of products that are on sale, with huge discounts. They're available in virtually every category of product that QVC sells, including beauty, electronics, fashion, home, garden & outdoor living, handbags & luggage, health & fitness, jewelry, kitchen & food, and shoes, with the selection always changing.

Get up to 30% off a Sun Joe propane generator, for example, or a snazzy new sweater for nearly 40% off. You can browse everything available to see if there's something that catches your eye, or filter the search by product category, brand, sizing (for apparel), even pricing or special features, if you're looking for something specific. You might be surprised what you find in the QVC clearance section.

3. Sign up for the QVC credit card

If you're a relatively frequent shopping at QVC, or you think it might be up your alley to become one, consider the QVC credit card. You'll enjoy plenty of perks and benefits, and there's often a sign-up bonus. At the time of this writing, for example, when you open a new QVC credit card, you'll get $20 off your first purchase. You'll also get access to special financing, which might not necessarily directly help you save money, but will allow you to stretch the budget by making monthly payments for larger-ticket items. There's a Priority Order line you can call, plus access to exclusive offers and deals. But the best part? There's no annual fee.

Signing up is subject to credit approval and you won't pay any interest if you pay the purchase price in full within 9, 12, or 18 months, with the minimum monthly payments made on time. The variable purchase APR after that is 31.99%, fluctuating based on prime rate, and minimum interest charge is $2. But if you're diligent and keep up with the payments, the QVC credit card will allow you to take advantage of savings on more expensive items before they're gone, even if you don't have the full amount upfront.

4. Sign up for the QVC newsletter

Yes, we get it. The last thing you need is yet another newsletter being delivered to your e-mail inbox. But with the QVC newsletter comes advanced notice of upcoming deals, which can be personalized to you based on your account. You can also choose to sign up for text notifications, which include automated promotional and personalized marketing deals, cart reminders, and more. The e-mail includes Daily Deals you can scan to see if anything tickles your fancy, along with the Today's Special Value item, QVC2 Big Deal, Beauty IQ Steal, and the Weekly Special Value.

QVC actually has a special section of the website just for coupons and promo codes, so you don't have to go hunting through online couponing websites to find them. Visit this page before completing a transaction to see if any of these might apply to your purchase. For example, there are often promo codes for new customers.

You might not always find an active coupon or promo code, but it's worthwhile to check. There might be one that can save you a few bucks, or if not, provide bonus merchandise or even award you a credit to use towards a future purchase.

6. Download the mobile app

There's truth to the statement that there's an app for just about everything, and QVC is no exception. The QVC app is available for mobile devices like the iPhone and Android as well as tablets with both mobile operating systems. There's also a QVC app for Apple TV devices, so you can stream shopping on the big screen. The app has a special section with deals called The Drop Spot where you'll find sneak peeks, new brands, and other information.

Additionally, you can download the QVC Widget to appear on the home or lock screen of your mobile phone. It highlights the Today's Special Value or Item on Air so you can log in to check it out while the deal is still hot (like, right when you roll out of bed in the morning). In fact, all you need to do is tap the widget to go straight to the page where you can shop for that very item. The widget is available for both iPhone and Android devices, and requires the latest, updated version of the QVC app.

Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.