Behind the scenes at Business Insider

Have you ever used a promo code from Business Insider and wondered how it all works? Well, wonder no more because we’re here to tell you everything, from where we find our discounts to how we make sure they’re valid.

When it comes to how we operate, we believe in transparency every step of the way. To that end, we’ll share details about where and how we find discounts and the steps we take to make sure they work. We strive to streamline your shopping experience and bring you verified deals and discounts you can rely on, every time you shop online.

Decoding discounts: Where we find our coupons and how we test them

• Trusted retail partners and affiliate networks

  Thanks to our strong partnerships with the biggest, most popular retailers and established affiliate networks, we're able to source thousands of codes and deals each day. By collaborating directly with renowned brands, we stay on top of trending deals and online discounts. From exclusive markdowns to insider information on upcoming sales, we're your go-to source for savings information.
  
  But what exactly are affiliate networks? These networks serve as the bridge between Business Insider Coupons and retailers, allowing us to get the first-look at upcoming offers. Sometimes, affiliates even score special deals that you won't find anywhere else. Because these offers come straight from trusted retailers and their affiliate networks, you can count on them working.
  
  With our close ties to both retailers and affiliate networks, we're always in the loop on upcoming discounts. This means we can quickly update our pages to ensure you have access to the latest ways to save. Our connections in the industry mean you can trust that the deals we find are from reputable sources, so you can shop with confidence knowing you're getting the most up-to-date deals.
  
  

• Exclusive markdowns

  Exclusive discounts are the best of the best, and we make them available solely for Business Insider Coupons shoppers. These time-limited markdowns and promo codes offer special discounts we’ve received directly from the retailers themselves.
  
  Through our close partnerships with retailers, we're able to share these savings directly with you. We’re proud to publish industry-leading discounts along with insider information on upcoming deals. And, we're always on the lookout for opportunities to provide even greater discounts for you.

• Independent sourcing

  So, how do we find such great discounts? We shop online, just like you do! Our team of seasoned shopping editors discover fresh deals daily by spending countless hours combing through websites. Whether you’re looking for a deal on a specific item or want a sitewide discount on everything in your cart, we thoroughly search for the biggest markdowns at all the brands you know and love.
  
  We don’t stop there. We also manually check for discounts on well-known search engines to make sure we don’t miss a thing. Then, we compile all the money-saving offers we find in one convenient location. Why? Because we want you to get the most for your money by taking advantage of the discounts you deserve.

Offer verification

We love our jobs, and we’re dedicated to making sure you score great deals with our coupons. That's why we make it our mission to check all of our deals to verify that they actually work.

Our process is just like yours – we visit retailers' websites and shop. Then, we go through the whole checkout process to make sure those discounts get applied like they should. When we find valid promo codes and active deals, we add those offers to our website.

Sure, it takes some time, but it's totally worth it. Day in and day out, our deal-hunting team is focused on making sure that every offer we bring you is the real deal.