Shopping Without Rebate Apps
“There are multiple cash-back apps to help stretch your dollar at the grocery store,” Smith said. “I personally love Ibotta because it has such a wide range of products with rebates.”
You can download the free app, search for items you want to buy to see if rebates are available and then unlock the rebates by performing simple tasks — such as watching a short video — she said. After you buy the items, scan the barcodes and your receipt. Once you’ve earned at least $20, you can get your cash through PayPal or gift cards.
“By not utilizing these cash-back programs, you’re wasting an opportunity to spend anywhere from 5 cents to $2 less on everyday items,” Smith said.
Not Using a Rewards Credit Card
You can get even more cash back on grocery purchases with a rewards credit card. For example, you can get 6% cash back on U.S. supermarket purchases of up to $6,000 per year — and 1% after that — with the American Express® Blue Cash Preferred card. Terms and restrictions apply to benefits and offers.
