Anyone who’s tried cutting coupons knows how rare it is to find vouchers for staples like milk, bread and eggs. It’s disappointing, but most coupons target processed items that aren’t great for your health — or your wallet.
That’s why we’re big fans of the mobile rebate app, Ibotta.
Ads1Ibotta is a cashback app that smartly lets you photograph your grocery receipt. In exchange, they issue cash rebates for qualifying purchases.
Many of the rebates apply to wholesome foods and the best part is that sometimes you don’t need to buy a specific brand. For instance, this week they’re offering a $0.20 rebate when you purchase an onion. Any onion. Any brand. Any size.
Nice, right?
How to Pocket $12.65 from Ibotta This Week
To make it more appealing, this week Ibotta is running a BIG bonus for new members — an extra $10 when you upload your first receipt!
Here are a few of the rebates you can claim:
$0.50 rebate if you buy green beans
$0.50 rebate if you buy squash
$0.25 rebate if you buy any brand of eggs
$0.20 rebate if you buy frozen vegetables
$0.20 rebate if you buy strawberries
$0.20 rebate if you buy milk
$0.20 rebate if you buy bananas
$0.20 rebate if you buy a red bell pepper
$0.20 rebate if you buy an onion
$0.20 rebate if you buy broccoli
And there are many more! So here’s the simple math: if you purchase all 10 items, you’ll earn $2.65. Add the $10 newcomer bonus and you’ve got $12.65 in cash back!
How Ibotta Works
Step 1: First, download the Ibotta app here. It’s free and signing up takes about 15 seconds.
Step 2: The app uses your phone’s GPS to find grocery stores nearby. Choose your preferred store, then browse available rebates and pick the ones you want to claim.
Step 3: Before you shop, you’ll need to “unlock” the offer. Usually that means reading a short fact or watching a quick 15-second ad about the product. It’s simple and fast.
Step 4: After shopping, tap the redeem button in the Ibotta app and photograph your receipt with your phone. Within 24 hours, the cash will appear in your Ibotta balance, which you can transfer out anytime via PayPal or Venmo.
Your Turn: Have you used Ibotta? How much have you saved so far?
