In addition to coupons, you can maximize your savings even more by using the following apps:
compatible with: ios, android
what is it: Similar to a rebates program, this app let's you earn cash back on things you buy by submitting your receipt.
how it works:
- Unlock offers by completing tasks such as completing a survey, watch videos or taking a poll.
- After purchasing those items, redeem your rebate on the app by scanning your receipt and the item barcode.
- Ibotta reviews your receipt and sends you cash via Paypal or Venmo when you reach at least $5. Also if you prefer a gift card you can start cashing out at $2.
compatible: ios, android, desktop
what is it: This service is similar to Ibotta but instead of submitting a receipt you only need to link your loyalty cards to your Saving Star account.
how it works:
- Activate the offer in the app or online.
- Buy in one trip or many at any store where you have a card registered with SavingStar. Be sure to have your loyalty card scanned at checkout for your purchase to register in your account.
- You will receive an email alert after you've made your purchase and another email when you've earned your reward.
compatible with: ios, android, desktop
what is it: Same as Ibotta, the only difference is that Checkout51 offers are only valid for 1 week and new ones are posted every Thursday. Also, there is no need to do anything to unlock the offers.
how it works:
- Pick the offers that you'll be purchasing that week.
- Purchase them at any store.
- Upload your receipt by midnight on Wednesday to earn the cash back.
- Receive cash back when you reach $20.
compatible with: ios, android
what is it: Additional savings at Target that can be used with mobile coupons and internet printable coupons.
how does it work:
- Select an offer you'd like and add to My Cartwheel.
- When at the register, select My Cartwheel to view a barcode.
- Have the cashier scan the barcode to receive the discount (like a mobile coupon).
- Cartwheel is scanned after all Target coupons have been applied and before manufacturer coupons.
compatible with: ios, android, desktop
what is it: This app allows you to send and receive free and/or paid gift cards from many of your favorite retailers via text, Facebook or email.
how does it work:
- Send FREE gift cards to friends/ family when they become available.
- Send paid gift cards to friends/family by selecting your desired denomination amount.
compatible with: ios, android
what is it: An app that rewards you just by walking into stores and/or scanning product bar codes. You also earn rewards on your purchases when you link your card with your Shopkick account. Kicks are rewards you earn and can be redeemed for gift cards.
how does it work:
- Be sure your GPS is on and then, launch the shopkick app on your mobile device.
- Walk into a store to receive your kicks (Shopkick rewards).
- Scan items that are currently featured to earn more kicks.
- Redeem kicks for gift cards (500 kicks can be redeemed for a $2 Target gift card)
Be sure to check these apps out! That's extra money for your piggy bank. Keep in mind that offers from all of these apps can be used simultaneously. For example, if Ibotta and Checkout51 are both offering $0.50 cash back on a gallon of milk, you can upload your receipt to both apps and earn $1.00 total. Pretty cool, huh?
I use all of these apps but I must admit that there are times when I get lazy scanning my receipts.
I use all of these apps but I must admit that there are times when I get lazy scanning my receipts.
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