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5 easy ways to earn cash back with Ibotta

Just getting started using Ibotta? Unlock your cash back potential with five easy ways to save big. From weekly grocery trips to that new pair of shoes you’ve been eyeing online, we’ve got your back.

1. Cash back on groceries

Ibotta offers cash back on hundreds of items at thousands of grocery retailers — no paper coupons required! Start your next grocery tip with the best cash back grocery app to earn big on the things you need. Find your favorite grocery stores in the app and add offers to your list before you shop.

After your shopping trip, open the Ibotta app and tap Redeem to upload your receipt (you may also need to scan the barcodes of some products you purchased.) Your cash back will be added to your Ibotta earnings within 24 hours! Save at Kroger, Safeway, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Target, and more.

Even better: get cash back from your couch when you order grocery pickup and delivery from Instacart, Walmart Grocery, Shipt, and more. Tap Grocery pickup & delivery in the Ibotta app to start your order.

2. Beauty and fashion, budgeted

Look and feel your best without breaking the bank when you start with Ibotta. We work with your favorite retailers to offer cash back on your signature look. Tap Clothing in the Ibotta app to find deals on the latest trends or check out Health & beauty for skincare, makeup and more.

  • Forever 21 – Discover the latest must-have styles with prices you can feel good about.

  • Lane Bryant – Shop trendy tops, pants, dresses, and more in sizes 14 to 28.

  • Stitch Fix – Get five hand-selected pieces sent to your door. Pay for what you like and send back the rest for free.

  • ULTA Beauty – Get all things beauty all in one place with ULTA Beauty, including makeup, skincare, and haircare products for less.

  • The Body Shop – Explore eco-friendly, cruelty-free makeup, skincare, and hair products.

  • Sephora – With nearly 3,000 brands and its own private label, Sephora is the place for cosmetics, skin and body care, fragrances, nail color, beauty tools, and haircare.

Prefer to shop on your computer? Add the Ibotta browser extension to earn cash back at Ann Taylor, eBags, Warby Parker, BareMinerals, Madewell, Foot Locker, TOMS, JCPenney, Levi’s, MVMT, and Too Faced Cosmetics.

3. Affordable Tech

In need of some new headphones? Craving the latest binge-worthy TV? Ibotta has you covered. We’ve partnered with online tech retailers to offer cash back on the gadgets and entertainment you love.

  • Amazon – Start with Ibotta and earn cash back on popular Amazon devices, such as an Amazon Kindle, Fire TV, or an Amazon Echo.

  • BestBuy.com – This consumer electronics retailer offers everything from wearable tech to TVs and computers, to home security.

  • eBay – The world’s online marketplace for buying goods from fellow consumers, eBay has cameras, TVs, headphones and more.

  • Groupon Goods – Groupon has plenty of deals dedicated to saving you money on the latest electronics. Start with Ibotta and double your savings.

  • Hulu – Stream your favorite movies or TV episodes of South Park, Empire, SNL, Modern Family and more on your favorite devices.

  • Gamestop – Indulge your inner gamer with new and pre-owned video games for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo, plus PC games, VR gear, apparel, and collectibles.

4. Discounts on gifts and home decor

Shopping for a friend or loved one can be tough. Steep prices can make it even more daunting. Take the worry out of gifting with cash back at premiere decor and gift retailers.

  • Cost Plus World Market – Find the perfect gift for the travel bug in your life at this specialty importer of jewelry, clothing, and international food products.

  • Michaels – Shop fabric, scrapbooking, knitting, crochet, jewelry, and other crafts all under one roof.

  • QVC – QVC offers a curated, ever-changing collection of name brands and unique finds. Sign up for emails and receive early access to brand-new items, special deals, and upcoming events.

  • Yankee Candle – Get cash back on everyone’s favorite gift: a delicious-smelling candle.

  • shopDisney – Your kids will flip over over gifts from their favorite Disney films, from Frozen and Toy Story to Star Wars and The Avengers.

5. Travel for Less

Lining up your trips for the year? Whether you’re traveling for work, play, or the holidays, Ibotta offers some amazing deals on, cars, hotel rooms, and more. Just tap Travel on the home screen of the Ibotta app and book your travel as usual. Top deals right now include:

  • Booking.com – Search for hotels, motels, and vacation homes with access to more than 1.5 million available properties.

  • Hotels.com – Find the perfect hotel room for up to 50% off with Hotels.com – the simple, fast, and secure way to book your ideal hotel.

  • Airbnb – Feel at home wherever you go with vacation rentals around the globe. Looking for something to do on your trip? You can also save on tours and other experiences!

  • Orbitz – Earn free travel rewards with Orbitz and save up to 50% on select hotels with Insider Prices. They provide fast booking, free cancellations, and even allow you to reserve now and pay later!

  • Southwest Airlines – Save even more when you book your flight on the world’s largest low-cost carrier.

You can also plan your next trip from your desktop or laptop computer. Add the free Ibotta browser extension to earn cash back on travel sites like Priceline, VRBO, Alamo Rent a Car, Best Western, Choice Hotels, and more.

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