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There are many cashback apps you can use to save additional money at the grocery store.\u00a0 This extra savings is on top of sales and (sometimes) after coupons or other discounts are deducted.\u00a0 I love some; think others are a total waste of time.<\/p>\n
They aren\u2019t all exactly the same, but the general idea is that you purchase items, then scan your receipt and the product\u2019s barcode (both of these can vary), and earn credit. When you hit a certain amount, you can cash out.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll list the ones I like the most, with details about each. There are more, but I\u2019m not a huge fan of these, with one exception.<\/p>\n
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I have a love\/hate relationship with grocery cashback apps.\u00a0 Not all apps have the same positives or negatives, so you need to choose one that works for you.\u00a0 I’ll list pros and cons for each app below, but in general everyone’s tolerance\/benefit level is different. These are the basic negatives which can be part of (some) apps.<\/p>\n
I like to come home, put my groceries away, and be done. For most of these programs, I can\u2019t. I have to scan the product and my receipt or hope they automatically find the deal and credit me, which doesn\u2019t always happen.\u00a0 (However, some are automatic once you load the offer.)<\/p>\n
The other downfall is that some offers can disappear without warning and you’re counting on it still being there. You should always double-check that the offer is still available when you shop and then, sometimes, need to quickly submit the receipt.<\/p>\n
Another negative is that in some apps, you have to wait until you hit a certain amount to cash out, which can take a while sometimes.<\/p>\n
However, not all of those are true with all apps.\u00a0 I have my favorites that minimize the negatives.<\/p>\n
I love the simplicity of loading offers and redeeming them.\u00a0 You don’t have to clip coupons, need a printer, or have to remember to bring them with you.<\/p>\n
If you use a mobile device, you can quickly look to see what they have or what you’ve already loaded while you’re standing at the store.<\/p>\n
Some apps don’t have a threshold to meet before you can cash out, which is nice.\u00a0 Some do, but if you use the app a lot, it’s really not a problem.<\/p>\n
I love how some apps are moving towards instant redemption (no hassle later with submitting anything).\u00a0 Once you choose an offer and link your card, the tracking is automatic<\/p>\n
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Ibotta<\/a> is my favorite & most worthwhile cashback app.\u00a0 It has the most offers and you can often get up to five for the same offer\/product.\u00a0 You can redeem an offer even if you are using other coupons for the same product.\u00a0 Deals don\u2019t usually disappear without notice (though they can).\u00a0 Download the ibotta<\/a> app to get started.<\/p>\n They often put out new offers on Tuesdays, though they can appear anytime.\u00a0 They often renew their offers for another week, even if you’re already cashed in for that product.\u00a0 Sometimes, the offer is lower the second time, but not always.\u00a0 Sometimes, the same offer will be there for a month.\u00a0 It all varies.<\/p>\n Offers can vary from person to person, but there is usually a lot of consistency between accounts.<\/p>\n You can browse offers for each store or search for specific products using their search function.<\/p>\n If the expiration is approaching, it will show below the product. The limit is also shown, which can be up to five, so look carefully.<\/p>\n Tap to activate the offer. Sometimes you need to answer a question or watch a short video before the offer can be added, but not for most brand-name offers.<\/p>\n To redeem an offer, you\u2019ll need to take a picture of your receipt and also the product\u2019s barcode.<\/p>\n They also offer bonuses for redeeming a certain number of rebates or categories of rebates. It\u2019s rare that I hit those, but I\u2019m only a moderate user. Some really cash in on watching for those.<\/p>\n They also have perks for getting your friends to join and building a team.\u00a0 If you use the link I gave above to register, you’ll be on my team.\u00a0 Since many are using it, we always hit the minimum purchase requirment for half of the bonus, then you have to do your part to redeem enough offers to meet the criteria for the second requirement for the bonus.<\/p>\n If you prefer to skip the scanning step, you can link your shopper card to your ibotta account for some stores.\u00a0 I don’t like this since when I tried it, it was not catching all the rebates and I was missing out. I don\u2019t recommend this option, but it is simple and some love it.\u00a0 I just like to feel more in control, though I’m sure they will get better at being accurate in the future.<\/p>\n Note:\u00a0 Fry’s used to allow you to link your card, but not anymore.<\/p>\n Once you hit $20 in your account, you can request a Paypal or Venmo payment or choose a gift card.<\/p>\n The products are often the same as the offers for Fry’s Cashback<\/a>, so you can get some amazing deals!<\/p>\n I’ve written more detailed, updated info on this here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fry’s\/Kroger cashback offers are often the same (or super similar) to the Ibotta offers.\u00a0 You can take advantage of both of them at the same time, on the exact same product purchase!<\/p>\n If Ibotta will give you $1 for buying Kind granola bars and Fry’s Cashback will do the same, you only have to buy one box to get $2 back.\u00a0 (You’ll receive $1 for each program.)\u00a0 If the limit on both of the offers was 5, you could earn $5 from each account, getting $2 off each box!<\/p>\n The great thing about the Fry’s program is that you can cash out at any time if you choose to send the savings right to your VIP card.\u00a0 After choosing that option, the savings will be available the next time you shop.\u00a0 Your cashier should ask you if you want to apply your rebate amount to your total.\u00a0 Every once in a while they won’t ask, but you’ll see the discount at the bottom fo your receipt.\u00a0 Or, they’ll forget to ask.\u00a0 If they don’t, it will be there for the next time.<\/p>\n I don’t love that it’s hard to tell when\/what you have received credit for.\u00a0 They don’t have a clear list of your history, so it makes tracking your payments hard. I don’t fully trust it and have had to call to request additional credit a couple of times.\u00a0 Hopefully, this will improve with time.<\/p>\n You can also get a PayPal payment when you hit $20 if you prefer.<\/p>\n See more about the program here<\/a>.<\/p>\n After you’ve downloaded the Coupons.com app<\/a> and linked a Paypal account, just select the offers you want to redeem by tapping the offer before you shop.\u00a0 You will pay whatever the price is at the store, but be eligible for additional cashback.<\/p>\n If you receive an itemized receipt, you can submit it for cashback from ANY store.\u00a0 This is super nice since there’s no guessing or double-checking to see if you have the store right.<\/p>\n When you’re done shopping, open up the app, snap a picture of your receipt, and scan the barcode of the item you purchased.<\/p>\n Or, if you’ve already linked your store card (select stores), the credit will automatically be given within a week.\u00a0 There’s nothing to do after your buy the item.\u00a0 You can’t link cards for all stores, but it’s nice for those you can.<\/p>\n If you want it to be less hands-on, you can just go into the app every once in a while and choose a bunch of offers (just tap them) and forget about them if you have your loyalty cards linked.\u00a0 You may “accidentally” earn credit from time to time.\u00a0 Of course, you can also plan on what to buy based on what you’ve loaded.<\/p>\n Getting your cash out is super simple!\u00a0 Once your transaction is approved, you’ll receive an email from Paypal saying a deposit has been made.\u00a0 You can cash out right away or let it sit there and allow your balance to grow.<\/p>\n I love the simplicity of submitting receipts (or having cards linked), and I like that you don’t have to wait to hit $20 (or similar) as most cashback apps make you do.<\/p>\n I’ve written more details about the Coupons.com app here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Checkout 51 offers seem to be updated every Thursday, but they often don\u2019t have many offers.<\/p>\n Look at the offer details to make sure it\u2019s good at the store you want to shop at since you can get burned if you buy the product at the wrong store.<\/p>\n Also, note the limits.\u00a0 Sometimes you can purchase more than one of the item(s) which can be nice.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re ready to redeem the offer, you will take a picture of your receipt by following the directions in the app.<\/p>\n You need to redeem an offer before it expires the following Wednesday, though the offer could reset and still be there after that. Just be aware that an offer can reach its limit at any time. They will usually show “very few remaining” if it’s close. If you want to be super safe, scan your receipt when you get to your vehicle.<\/p>\n When you reach $20 in savings, you can request a check or Paypal payment.<\/p>\n You cannot get credit if you use another digital or paper coupon, for the same product. (Their \u201cKey Guidelines\u201d say that you can, unless it specifies that you can\u2019t on the offer. I haven\u2019t seen any offers that say you can, so count on not being able to.)\u00a0 You may get lucky and get an additional discount if you submit for something you’ve used another coupon on, but you can’t count on it.<\/p>\n I find there are few offers, so it takes a while to get to $20 and may not be worth your effort.\u00a0 Personally, this is an app on the borderline for me.\u00a0 I have it downloaded and redeem a deal here and there, but then think I’ll never hit $20 again, but I eventually do.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need to download the Checkout 51<\/a> app before getting started.<\/p>\n I use the GetUpside app<\/a> for saving extra on my gas.\u00a0 It’s not for groceries, but it’s another cashback app I find worthwhile.\u00a0 Check out all you need to know about that here<\/a>.\u00a0 I didn\u2019t think I\u2019d like it, but I actually do!<\/p>\n This post may contain one or more affiliate links.\u00a0 We appreciate you using them and supporting this site.\u00a0 Thank you!<\/em><\/p>\n Don’t miss a deal<\/span>!\u00a0 <\/strong>Follow on: \u00a0Facebook<\/a>, email<\/a>,\u00a0RSS<\/a>, or\u00a0Twitter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fry’s\/Kroger Cashback Program<\/h2>\n
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