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The Cashback Secrets Most Shoppers Miss: 5 Hidden Ways to Earn More on Every Purchase

Catherine McDiarmid-Watt | Saturday, November 08, 2025 | 0 comments

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πŸ’° The Cashback Secrets Most Shoppers Miss: 5 Hidden Ways to Earn More on Every Purchase

Cashback apps are one of the easiest ways to save money — but most people only use a fraction of what they can actually earn. These five secrets help you unlock bonuses, boosts, and stacking tricks that most shoppers never bother to try.

All five are in the comments — and #4 is the one even experienced couponers forget about πŸ‘‡


πŸ’¬ Tip #1

Check for hidden “boosted stores” inside your cashback apps.
Apps like Rakuten, TopCashback, and Ibotta often promote limited-time “boosted” rates that don’t appear on the homepage. Click into the app’s bonus or featured tab before you shop — you might find stores offering double or triple cashback for just a few hours.


πŸ’¬ Tip #2

Activate multiple boosts — even if you don’t shop right away.
Some apps, like Upside or Shopmium, let you activate a boost or offer without making an immediate purchase. Once it’s activated, the deal stays locked for a few days. Get in the habit of activating your favorite stores weekly so you’re always covered when you do shop.


πŸ’¬ Tip #3

Earn from your friends’ purchases with referral bonuses.
Nearly every cashback app rewards you when a friend signs up with your link and makes their first purchase. The best part? You both earn — usually a cash bonus or extra percentage back. It’s one of the few ways to keep earning even on days you don’t spend a dime.


πŸ’¬ Tip #4

Don’t forget about in-store cashback.
Many people think cashback only works online, but apps like Ibotta, Upside, and even Rakuten now have in-store offers. Link your loyalty card or scan your receipt after shopping locally — you’ll often earn extra cash just for grocery or gas purchases you were already planning to make.


πŸ’¬ Tip #5

Always check Frugal Freebies before you activate any offers.
I post the latest bonus codes, high-rate cashback alerts, and stacking opportunities daily. A quick peek before you shop can turn an average 3 percent cashback into a limited-time 10 percent payday.


πŸ’¬ Tip #6

Want to help more people stop missing free cashback? Share this post with your friends so they can start earning what they’re owed too. Saving is more powerful when we do it together — and one shared post might help someone finally cash in on rewards they’ve been leaving behind.


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About Catherine: I have been writing frugal tips since 1982, when I was a young divorced mom of two - for my baby product company, Born to Love. I am now mom to three sons, who are all grown up - and re-married to a wonderful man. We have rescued two little dogs, Denny and Dexter - and Bella, the cat.

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