Contents
- What is Lowe's?
- What Lowe's sells
- The Lowe's cashback rate
- Saving money at Lowe's
- Promo codes and coupons
- Deals, discounts and sales
- How to earn cashback
- Best times to buy
- Lowe's vs alternatives
- Is Lowe's legit?
- Shipping, returns, payments
- Excluded purchases
- Lowe's cashback FAQ
- Related merchants
- Sources
- Learn more
What is Lowe's?
Lowe's is an American home improvement retailer that opened its first store in 1921 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, and is headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina. The company sells tools, appliances, building materials, and home products to homeowners and professionals through its big-box stores and lowes.com.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. was established as a North Carolina corporation in 1952 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker LOW, where it is a component of the S&P 500. It is one of the largest home improvement retailers in the United States, serving both do-it-yourself shoppers and professional contractors.
What is Lowe's known for?
Lowe's is known for home improvement and building products sold to homeowners and professionals, in warehouse-format stores and on lowes.com. The catalog spans major appliances, power and hand tools, lumber and building materials, paint, flooring, lighting, and a full garden center, alongside installation services and the Lowe's Pro program for trade buyers.
- Major appliances from LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, and GE, with delivery and haul-away
- Power tools and hand tools, including CRAFTSMAN, DEWALT, and Kobalt
- Lumber, drywall, concrete, and bulk building materials
- Paint and supplies, including Valspar and Sherwin-Williams lines
- Flooring, lighting, kitchen, and bath fixtures
- Garden center plants, mulch, grills, and outdoor power equipment
- Installation services and the Lowe's Pro program for contractors
What is the Lowe's cashback rate on ShopBack?
Flat percentage back on qualifying Lowe's orders; see the live rate on ShopBack
Live rate: see the current Lowe's rate on ShopBack. A checked rate appears here once the hourly rate check has fresh data; the binding rate is always the one on the Lowe's page on shopback.com.
Lowe's cashback on ShopBack is a single flat percentage applied to qualifying lowes.com orders, calculated on the order subtotal excluding fees, taxes, service charges, shipping, and delivery. Lumber is excluded, as are gift card, voucher, and store credit purchases and redemptions. Orders using vouchers or promo codes not featured on ShopBack do not earn. Cashback may track at a different rate at first and adjust once the transaction is confirmed. The current rate is on the live ShopBack Lowe's page.
See the live Lowe's rate on ShopBack
How do you save money at Lowe's?
Start every lowes.com order from the Lowe's page on ShopBack, because clicking through first is what lets the flat cashback track on top of the shelf price. Activation is free and takes one click, and the current rate is shown on the live ShopBack Lowe's page before you shop. Note that lumber is excluded from the cashback offer.
Stack Lowe's own price mechanics next: Lowe's runs weekly deals and Deal of the Day markdowns, price-matches identical in-stock items from qualifying competitors, and the MyLowe's Rewards program earns points and member offers. Cashback is calculated on the price you actually pay, so a weekly-deal price combines with the ShopBack rate on one order.
Time larger projects to Lowe's event weeks. Spring brings the strongest patio, grill, and garden pricing, appliance discounts peak around Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday deliver the deepest tool and appliance bundles. The sales calendar below lists the recurring pattern.
Lowe's promo codes and coupons: what stacks with cashback?
ShopBack lists any active Lowe's promo codes on its Lowe's page, right next to the cashback rate, and codes featured there stack with cashback. This page does not publish a Lowe's coupon list of its own: codes change too often for a static list to stay honest, so the live ShopBack Lowe's page is the single source.
The deal math is simple: a featured code lowers the price at checkout, and cashback then pays a percentage of what you actually spend. The code to avoid is one from a third-party coupon site, since the Lowe's terms let a code not featured on ShopBack void the cashback for the entire order.
See current Lowe's codes and cashback on ShopBack
Lowe's deals, discounts and sales: what stacks with cashback?
The strongest Lowe's deals are usually not codes at all: a Lowe's sale or sitewide discount stacks with cashback automatically, because cashback is calculated on the discounted price you actually pay, and an upsized cashback rate works like an extra sitewide discount on top.
To see today's Lowe's deals in one place, open the Lowe's page on ShopBack: the current cashback rate, any featured discount codes, and upsized offers are listed together there. This page does not maintain its own Lowe's sales list, because offers change too fast for a static page to stay honest.
How do you earn cashback at Lowe's?
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Start at ShopBack
Open the merchant page on ShopBack (site, app, or browser extension) and click through to the merchant.
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Shop in the same session
Complete the purchase on the merchant site without visiting other coupon or deal sites in between, so the order tracks to your ShopBack account.
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Wait for tracking
Cashback appears as pending in your ShopBack account, usually within 2 days of the order.
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Withdraw your cashback
Once the merchant confirms the order (after the return window closes), the cashback becomes withdrawable to a bank account or PayPal.
When are the best times to buy at Lowe's?
| Sale event | Timing | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| SpringFest | March through May | Lowe's spring flagship event, with the strongest pricing of the season on patio furniture, grills, plants, and outdoor power equipment. |
| Memorial Day appliance sale | Late May | One of the biggest appliance markdown windows of the year on refrigerators, laundry, and kitchen packages from LG, Samsung, and Whirlpool. |
| Fourth of July sale | Late June into early July | Appliance, tool, and grill discounts timed to the holiday, overlapping with mid-July competitor sale events. |
| Labor Day sale | Late August into early September | Appliance and outdoor power equipment markdowns as the summer season closes and fall project inventory arrives. |
| Black Friday and Cyber Monday | Throughout November | The deepest tool bundle and appliance pricing of the year, including CRAFTSMAN and DEWALT kits, extending online through Cyber Monday. |
How does Lowe's compare with alternatives?
Lowe's, Home Depot, and Ace Hardware all sell home improvement and building products in US stores and online, and each has a distinct strength. The table compares what each does best, so you can pick the right store for a given project.
| Dimension | Lowe's | Home Depot | Ace Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product range | Strong appliance, decor, and flooring selection with well-known kitchen and paint brands | Broad pro-grade catalog with a large garden center and tool and truck rental | Deep everyday hardware, fasteners, and paint in a neighborhood format |
| Store footprint | Roughly 1,700 big-box stores concentrated in suburban US markets | Warehouse-format stores across the US, Canada, and Mexico | More than 5,000 independently owned stores, the densest small-format network |
| Pro programs | Lowe's Pro rewards with business account tools, bulk pricing, and delivery | Pro Xtra loyalty with volume quotes and a dedicated pro desk | Local relationships and fast pickup for tradespeople needing small orders now |
| Loyalty program | MyLowe's Rewards earns points and member offers on purchases | Pro Xtra points and perks aimed at professional buyers | Ace Rewards points redeemable at local stores |
| Returns | A generous return window with a longer window for Lowe's Advantage cardholders | 90-day window on most items, extended to 365 days for Home Depot cardholders | Flexible returns handled at the local store where you know the staff |
Is Lowe's legit and safe to shop at?
Lowe's is one of the most established retailers in the United States: its first store opened in 1921, it was established as a North Carolina corporation in 1952, and it has traded on the New York Stock Exchange as LOW as a component of the S&P 500. It is one of the largest home improvement retailers in the country, serving homeowners and professionals each week.
Online orders on lowes.com are protected by standard purchase safeguards: encrypted checkout, order tracking, and a published return window on most items, returnable at any US Lowe's store or by mail. Lowe's Advantage cardholders get an extended return window on eligible purchases.
Cashback on Lowe's orders through ShopBack adds no risk to the purchase itself. The order is placed on lowes.com at Lowe's prices; ShopBack is paid a referral commission by the merchant and shares it with the member, which is the same mechanic used across all ShopBack partner merchants.
What are Lowe's shipping, returns, and payment options?
Shipping
Lowe's offers free store and curbside pickup on most in-stock items ordered on lowes.com, often ready the same day. As of August 2026, many parcel items ship to your home, while bulk building materials, lumber, and major appliances use scheduled truck or appliance delivery priced by item and distance.
Returns
Most new, unused items can be returned within Lowe's published return window, at any US Lowe's store or by mail, with proof of purchase. Lowe's Advantage cardholders get an extended window on eligible items, and some categories carry exceptions. Rejected, cancelled, refunded, or returned orders do not earn ShopBack cashback.
Payments
Lowe's accepts major credit and debit cards, PayPal, and Lowe's gift cards, plus the Lowe's Advantage Card and project financing for larger jobs. Note that lumber, gift card purchases, and orders paid with a redeemed gift card do not earn ShopBack cashback, and codes not featured on ShopBack can void it.
Which Lowe's purchases are excluded from cashback?
- A single flat rate applies to qualifying lowes.com orders.
- Lumber is excluded from cashback.
- Gift card, voucher, and store credit purchases and redemptions do not earn cashback.
- Orders using vouchers or promo codes not featured on ShopBack are excluded.
- Fees, taxes, service charges, shipping, and delivery are excluded from the calculation.
- Rejected, cancelled, refunded, exchanged, or returned orders do not earn cashback.
The full, current terms live on the Lowe's page on www.shopback.com .
Lowe's cashback FAQ
Does Lowe's give cashback through ShopBack?
Yes. Lowe's is a ShopBack merchant in the US, paying a flat percentage back on qualifying lowes.com orders. The current rate is on the live ShopBack Lowe's page.
Does lumber earn ShopBack cashback at Lowe's?
No. Lumber is specifically excluded from Lowe's cashback. Other qualifying lowes.com merchandise, such as tools, appliances, and hardware, earns the flat rate.
Is there ShopBack cashback on Lowe's gift cards?
No. Gift card, voucher, and store credit purchases are excluded, and orders paid with a redeemed gift card or voucher are also excluded from Lowe's cashback.
How long does Lowe's cashback take to confirm on ShopBack?
Lowe's cashback typically tracks as pending within 2 days of the order and confirms in about 90 days, after which it becomes withdrawable to a bank account or PayPal.
Does Lowe's have promo codes that work with ShopBack cashback?
Sometimes. When Lowe's promo codes are available, ShopBack features them on its Lowe's page next to the cashback offer, and those featured codes stack safely with cashback. Codes from other coupon sites are risky: under the Lowe's terms, a code not featured on ShopBack can void the cashback for the whole order.
Where do I find a Lowe's coupon that will not void my cashback?
The Lowe's page on ShopBack lists the coupons verified to stack with cashback. This site documents how Lowe's cashback works rather than maintaining a coupon list; the ShopBack Lowe's page is the live source for current codes.
Is Lowe's legit and safe to order from online?
Yes. Lowe's opened its first store in 1921, was established as a North Carolina corporation in 1952, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange as LOW. Online orders on lowes.com use encrypted checkout, carry order tracking, and can be returned at any US store or by mail within the published return window.
What are Lowe's shipping and return options?
Lowe's offers free store and curbside pickup on most in-stock items, with scheduled delivery for appliances and bulk materials. Most new, unused items can be returned within the published window at a US store or by mail. Lowe's Advantage cardholders get an extended return window on eligible purchases.
When is the best time to buy at Lowe's?
The strongest Lowe's pricing lands during SpringFest from March through May for patio and garden, the Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day appliance windows, and the November Black Friday and Cyber Monday tool and appliance bundles from CRAFTSMAN and DEWALT.
Sources
Merchant facts on this page were verified against these primary sources on 2026-08-13. Rates and terms are rechecked by automated daily sweeps.
- Lowe's Corporate: Our History — accessed
- Lowe's Corporate: Investor Fact Sheet — accessed
- Wikipedia: Lowe's — accessed
- ShopBack: Lowe's — accessed
Terms used on this page
- Lowe's Pro. Lowe's program for professional contractors and business buyers, offering bulk pricing, business account tools, volume quotes, and bulk delivery.
- MyLowe's Rewards. Lowe's loyalty program that earns points and member offers on qualifying purchases for redemption toward future orders.
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