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In the new year, we started meal planning, sticking to a low but reasonable grocery budget, and cooking almost exclusively at home which has saved us a significant amount already. Short of clipping coupons which I did not have time for , I thought I was doing everything possible to save on groceries. Then I found out about a free app that pays you cash back on items that you already purchase from stores that you regularly visit.
Sounds too good to be true, right? So what is this beloved money-saving app? How does Ibotta make money? So, exactly how does the Ibotta app work and what exactly is it? But first, let me give you a quick and clear definition of what exactly Ibotta is…. Ibotta is a money-saving app that allows you to redeem cash back on certain purchases you make in-store or via mobile.
Shop with the Ibotta browser extension or visit online retailers, travel companies, food and meal delivery services, ticket vendors, and more through the Ibotta mobile app.
Using the browser extension Get real cash back on everyday purchases with the Ibotta browser extension for Chrome or Firefox. Using the mobile app You already shop on your phone — why not save money while you do it? Use Ibotta when you shop in-store. Get rewarded when you shop in-store with the Ibotta app. Gift Cards Grab a gift card for your favorite shops and restaurant and get cash back on the entire amount instantly.
Link your loyalty accounts Got a wallet full of store loyalty cards? Submit a receipt More than retailers list offers in the Ibotta app. Nearby store alerts. Enable Nearby Offer Alerts and never miss an opportunity for cash back! Alternately, shoppers can collect rewards and cash them in to receive featured gift cards from select retailers if that is preferred over the cash option.
Ibotta gives users different ways to earn cash back. To begin, you will tap on the Ibotta symbol on your mobile device and that will bring you to the heart of the app, called the "Offers" section.
After you have purchased the qualifying products, you will then need to provide Ibotta with the proof of your purchases. Ibotta offers three different methods of proving that you purchased certain products. Under the first method, you'll tap "Redeem" at the bottom of the screen, select the store where you purchased the product, then follow the instructions for submitting a photo of your receipt and scanning the bar codes from the products.
You must redeem your offers before they expire in order to receive the cash. The second method allows you to link your store loyalty card to the Ibotta app, which will then automatically confirm which items you purchased. However, this option only works with certain retailers, and not with all of them. Under the third method, you can make purchases within the app or by buying something from one of Ibotta's mobile retailers.
In most cases, you won't have to do anything to get rewarded for these purchases, as the app will track them for you. Since Ibotta first launched, there have been additional features added to make the app even more user-friendly and allow users to earn more money.
This includes:. Currently, Ibotta works in over participating stores , including Amazon, Target, Kroger, Walmart and many more. To see the most current list of stores, visit the Ibotta website.
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