What Is My REI Dividend?

You can use your Annual Dividend to shop at REI as soon as you receive it. It’s valid until January 3, 2020, which is nearly two years from now.

Yes. Bring your Annual Dividend notification to any REI store between July 1 and January 3 of the following year and ask for your leftover sum in cash. However, because stores have limited cash on hand, a request to redeem an Annual Dividend notification for cash may be handled as a check request at the discretion of the shop.

Yes. Before the end of the year, you can request a check for the remaining Annual Dividend. Despite the fact that you can request a check at any time, checks are only given to members from July 1 to January 3. Please note that no checks are issued for balances of less than $25, and checks are only made out to the principal member.

REI will no longer automatically mail a check when card benefits expire beginning in January 2024. For the first time, this adjustment will apply to credit card rewards earned in 2021 that are issued in the 2022 Annual Dividend and expire in 2024.

To have an Annual Dividend check mailed to your current or revised address, complete the following form:

Please fill out the form below with your address and submit it. Enter your name exactly as it appears on your membership card. The address you enter will be automatically updated in our database.

  • Complete the online form. This is a quick and simple method of receiving your payment. Please note that a check will only be issued in the name of the primary cardmember.

Yes. You have until the end of the year to request a check for your remaining Annual Dividend (which includes your card rewards). Despite the fact that you can request a check at any time, checks are only given to members from July 1 to January 3. Please note that no checks are issued for balances of less than $25, and checks are only made out to the principal member.

Your dividend is due to expire on January 3, just over two years after it was paid out. Your dividend from 2020 purchases, for example, will expire in January 2023.

The dividend is deducted from the purchase price if the Annual Dividend has been paid (or is in the process of being paid). If you return an item within the same year that it was purchased, you will be refunded the full purchase amount.

Except for the products indicated below in the next section, most full-price items and other qualified REI retail purchases made from January 1 to December 31 are eligible for a payout. Any items returned for a refund or credit will be deducted from your dividend; if your payout has already been computed, any returns will be deducted from your dividend.

REI experiences tours, workshops, events, sales tax, postage, and the REI membership cost are all on sale or discounted. Labor, mounting, and leasing expenses are non-dividendable as well. The purchase of a gift card is not dividendable, however the gift card receiver can earn a member dividend when the gift card is used.

Is the REI co op worth it?

Here’s an example of how the REI membership discount can be put to good use. There are several items of hiking equipment that are practically never reduced. The MSR Guardian Water Purifier (a Backpacker Magazine Editors’ Choice winner) is one of those pieces of kit. It usually sells for around $350.

I utilized my 20% REI member coupon at the time of purchase, and then received a 10% REI membership discount on the item, saving me $105 (30%) on the purchase. Normally, I wouldn’t be able to find any kind of discount on this item, even on Amazon (where it’s generally a penny less than REI’s $349.99 pricing).

And I felt good about it since I was supporting a decent-hearted business. Everyone comes out on top.

When can I expect my REI dividend?

REI dividends are paid out every March, with a 21-month credit period. A dividend paid in March 2021, for example, does not expire until January 2023. The dividend you receive in March is based on qualified purchases made the previous year, and the REI Mastercard allows you to earn even more dividends.

Is REI dividend taxable?

Unless your purchases were for purposes other than personal use, patronage dividend refunds are not taxable income. Please see your tax expert if this is the situation for you.

Because this year’s Patronage Dividends are based on Central Co-2015 op’s sales, only those who were Central Co-op members in 2015 (and shopped at the Seattle location) prior to the merger would receive a 2015 dividend.

Is REI in financial trouble?

The financial toll that Covid-19 imposed on REI’s top and bottom lines in 2020 was revealed this week, and it was enormous. The co-total op’s revenue for the year was $2.75 billion, down 11.8 percent from the previous year. It also lost $34 million, compared to a profit of $21 million the previous year.

What is the difference between REI and REI Co-op?

REI Co-Op is REI’s own outdoor gear line. Its origins extend back to 1938, giving it more than eight decades of field testing experience. REI is a company that promises a lot of things “Gear inspired by and created for the great outdoors — a part of life-changing experiences.” But, most crucially, it’s designed to be economical. According to the company, it creates outdoor gear and apparel to let people enjoy the great outdoors “To get everyone outside, we need to break down barriers like cost, activity level, and size.” The bottom line: It’s promoted as a less expensive (but still high-quality) alternative to high-end (and high-priced) outdoor gear.

Is REI a good company to buy from?

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For a long time, REI has been a household name in the world of outdoor clothes and equipment. While we love purchasing big name products from REI (like Patagonia and The North Face), there’s one brand that reviewers can’t get enough of—and it’s typically much cheaper than the heavy hitters.

The REI Co-op line has been around since 1938 (amazing, right?) and is a dependable and mission-driven part of the corporation. The Co-items op’s are inexpensive, long-lasting, and have proven to be some of the best outdoor gear available (according to reviewers). We’ve compiled a list of 15 of the most highly rated REI Co-op clothing and outdoor items.

How often does REI do 20 off?

As part of their December Cyber Week Sale, REI is providing a 25% off one outlet item coupon code! The sale will last through December 6, 2021, and the extra 25% off coupon will be valid until November 29, 2021. The REI 20% Off Coupon is good for one full-price item and one REI Outlet sale item during the semi-annual sales. Every year, the REI 20 percent discount coupon calendar consists of four major sales. Member Sale in March (when your annual dividends are paid out), Memorial Day Sale in May, Labor Day Sale in September, and various holiday bargains in the fall are all good times to shop. Here are the most recent REI promo codes.

How many members does REI have?

REI is the nation’s biggest consumer cooperative, with more than 20 million members who demand and appreciate the highest quality gear, exciting expert workshops and excursions, and exceptional customer service. REI operates in 41 states and the District of Columbia, with 174 sites.

How does the REI membership work?

  • REI members automatically receive 10% off practically everything in the store (given back in an annual dividend), as well as access to members-only specials and discounts on REI classes, events, and experiences.
  • If you or someone in your family plans to buy from REI, the $20 one-time cost rapidly pays for itself.
  • REI’s Member Moment Sale gives Co-op members a 20% discount on full-priced items for a limited time.

What is the difference between patronage refund and dividend?

A patronage refund works in the same way as a dividend on other types of shares. Refunds are based on a member’s “patronage,” or how much business they do with the cooperative. Patronage reimbursements are calculated based on the interest gained on the member’s loan, not the stock value.