When it comes to money, we’re all about making it work as hard for us as possible. Therefore, we’ve taken some time to really use and explore several of the more popular cash back/rewards apps out there to make sure they’re all that and more. If you’re in the market to save some money and get cash back for purchases you’re already regularly making, then give some of these apps a try! You won’t regret it.
App #1: Fetch Rewards
It should come as no surprise that this one is our very favorite. This popular app rewards consumers for scanning their receipts and assigns them points based on the branded items they’ve purchased. From there, you’re able to redeem these points ($1 = 1,000 points) for gift cards that you can then use at Amazon, Target, and many, many more places.
Why we love it? It is EASY, straightforward, and really does offer tremendous benefits. We’ve been able to routinely redeem our rewards for gift cards to Amazon, Target, or even receive a Visa pre-paid card. Another bonus? You can link your email account to the app as well to ensure you are scanning those digital receipts, too!
To join: download the Fetch Rewards app and simply scan your first receipt to get started! *For an added bonus, sign up for the app using our rewards code (linked here!) and receive 2,000 bonus points when you scan your first receipt. That’s $2 in free rewards just for signing up!
App #2: Dosh
Dosh is incredibly simple to use and is one of our favorite apps for getting cash back on local purchases. The app syncs to your credit card and then rewards you with cash back when you shop at the local participating shops, restaurants, cafes, or stores in your area. Another great perk? You can also book hotel rooms and shop at participating stores right through the app and receive the great cash back benefits for doing so.
Why we love it? We don’t have to remember to scan anything! Now, every time we pop in at some of the local participating cafes in our town, we instantly get cash back credited to our account right after scanning our credit card. There’s no having to remember to scan a receipt – the app automatically recognizes your purchases and rewards you accordingly.
To join: download the Dosh app from the App store or our referral link here and sync your credit card to earn a quick $1 reward right away.
App #3: iBotta
iBotta is a favorite among those who use these types of apps because the savings really do add up. You can earn cash back by unlocking rebates within the app itself and earn rewards whenever you make a purchase (just like using a coupon). You can also use iBotta at the grocery store by scanning the barcode of items you’ve “unlocked” with the app and scanning the receipt once you make your purchase.
Why we like it? It’s less user-friendly than the other apps, but we do love that it can result in significant savings. The iBotta team itself claims that the average user is taking home $30 a month back in rewards. Not bad!
To join: download the app from the App store or use our referral link to get started!
App #4: Rakuten
Rakuten is a popular app that spun off from the former coupon/reward site: Ebates. The app constantly refreshes with deals at some of your favorite online shops or for some of the big name brands. So, the next time you’re looking to make a purchase at Amazon or pick up a new item from Sephora, consider hopping over to Rakuten to first see if you can get a certain percentage of your purchase back just for shopping through the app. It’s worth it to check!
Why we love it? More often than not, we find ways to save on our purchases just by checking the Rakuten app. It’s easy to use and makes shopping a breeze.
To join: download the app from the App store or use our referral link to receive a bonus $10 back after you spend $25 through the app.
App #5: Drop
Drop is a user-friendly app that allows you to earn cash back in the form of rewards points. These rewards points, as you may have already guessed, can then be redeemed for gift cards. You will need to link your debit or credit cards to earn rewards, but once this connection has been established, you’ll then be able to earn rewards just by shopping some of your favorite brands directly through the app.
Why we like it? You don’t have to scan any receipts or type in any rewards codes to get points. The points are immediately credited to your account after you make a purchase and once you’ve received enough points to redeem towards a gift card, you’ll receive a notification via email to do so.
To join: download the app from the App store today!
App #6: Shopkick
Shopkick is one of the original cash back/rewards apps that shoppers have been loving for quite some time. It is similar to iBotta in that you earn rewards (called “kicks”) that you can then redeem for gift cards just by scanning barcodes and receipts for items you purchase.
Why we like it? It is a bit more work than Fetch rewards, but the app has 5 stars for a reason. Shopkick maintains that users can likely earn a gift card within their first week of using the app …not bad!
To join: download the app from the App store today!
App #7: Swagbucks
Swagbucks is a rewards app that allows you to redeem points (called “Swagbucks”) just by completing online tasks such as watching videos or taking surveys.
Why we like it? There are so many opportunities to earn points with daily tasks so possibilities are somewhat endless. That said, it can take some time to accumulate enough points to be eligible for redemption. However, once you do have enough points, you can redeem these rewards for gift cards to some of your favorite stores OR cash out via Pay Pal.
To join: download the app from the App store.
App #8: Honey
Honey is a free browser extension that helps you identify coupons or other discount offers as you online shop. You won’t have to manually search for discount codes any more as the extension does it for you every time you shop. There may not always be discount codes available but, if there are, believe us – Honey will find them. Another perk? You can also receive gift cards after you spend a certain amount of money while using Honey.
Why we like it? This extension is so simple to use because it literally does the work for you. If you do lots of online shopping, it can make sense to download this app so that you automatically get the best deal no matter what.
To join: download the app from the app store directly to get started!
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