The Difference Between Kohl’s Cash and Kohl’s Rewards is..
Kohl’s Cash:
- Earning: Typically earned during special “earn periods” throughout the year, where you get $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent.
- Membership: No membership required. Anyone can earn Kohl’s Cash during promotional periods.
- Form: Issued as coupons or discount codes.
- Validity: Valid for 30 days after issuance.
- Earning rate: Not an ongoing program, only available during specific times.
Kohl’s Rewards:
- Earning: Ongoing program where you earn 5% back in Kohl’s Cash on every purchase, every day. With a Kohl’s Card, you earn 7.5%.
- Membership: Requires signing up for the free Kohl’s Rewards program.
- Form: Earned as Kohl’s Rewards, then converted to $5 Kohl’s Cash increments on the 1st of the following month.
- Validity: Expires after one year if not converted to Kohl’s Cash.
- Earning rate: Consistent 5% (or 7.5% with Kohl’s Card), regardless of promotions.
In summary:
- Kohl’s Cash is more like a targeted promotion, offering larger rewards but only during specific periods.
- Kohl’s Rewards is a loyalty program that offers smaller but consistent rewards on every purchase.
Additional things to consider:
- You can earn both Kohl’s Cash and Kohl’s Rewards during overlapping promotional periods.
- Kohl’s Cash cannot be used on Sephora at Kohl’s purchases, gift cards, or charitable items.
- Kohl’s Rewards balance updates within 48 hours of your purchase.
