With Black Friday just a few days away, you’re probably gearing up to do some serious holiday shopping! And if you’re like most people, you’re likely to do a lot of that shopping online this year. So what if I told you there’s a super simple way to earn cash back on nearly all of your online holiday shopping?
You’d want to know about it ASAP, right?
Well, you’re in luck, because that’s exactly what I’ll be sharing with you in today’s post! There are plenty of ways to earn cash back when you shop online, but I’ve simplified the process down into one quick and easy hack that will have you earning money on every purchase you make all season long!
So don’t click that “Checkout” button until you’ve read this post and followed the simple steps below. I promise, both you and your wallet will be glad you did! :-)
How Much Can I Earn With Cash Back?
With the trick I’m going to share with you today, you can earn 10% (or more!) back on almost every purchase you make online. And with all of the great deals that are already available on Black Friday, your overall savings could really add up!
Need proof? Here’s a screenshot of my cash back account:
No, you’re not seeing things! I’ve really earned over $2,000 back on things I was already going to buy!
No matter where you plan on doing your Black Friday shopping, there’s a very good chance you’ll be able to save even more on those purchases. Here’s a preview of 200+ stores offering 10% cash back right now:
You can view all the available cash back offers here.
Bonus: Get $40!
- Because you’re an OGT reader, you can also earn $40 back after you make your first $40 purchase through Rakuten. (If you were planning to spend that $40 anyway, it’s basically free money!)
- You don’t even have to do anything special to get that $40—just create your account using any of the links on this page!
How To Earn Cash Back On All Your Online Shopping
Step 1 – Getting Set Up
There are a lot of different routes you can take to earn cash back while shopping online, but my favorite is Rakuten.com. Rakuten is one of the biggest and most popular cash back sites out there, which means you’ll be able to earn cash back on almost any site you shop, which is why it’s the one I trust and recommend most!
The first thing you’ll need to do is create a Rakuten account.
(And like I mentioned before, you’ll get an extra $40 after your first $40 purchase when you use this link or the button above to create your account!)
Step 2 – Add The Rakuten Cash Back Button To Your Browser
This next step is the one that really makes getting cash back on every purchase easy. No extra thinking or planning required—just shop and save!
Once you’ve created a Rakuten account, you’ll add the Rakuten extension (AKA the “Rakuten Button”) to your internet browser. With the Rakuten Button, you’ll be able to easily activate cash back offers while you shop!
(What is an extension? An extension is a tool you can add to your browser that offers additional functionality, similar to downloading an app onto your phone.)
The Rakuten Button is available for Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Add it to your browser here.
After you’ve added the button it will appear in your browser bar, and it will automatically let you know when a cash back offer is available!
Button Tips
- Make sure you’ve created a Rakuten account using this link before you install the button.
- Extensions like the Rakuten Button only work on desktop and laptop browsers, so you’ll need to do this on a non-mobile device in order for it to work.
Step 3 – Shop & Save!
When you go to a website that offers cash back, a Rakuten notification will alert you how much cash back is available. To activate an offer, just click “Activate” on the Rakuten button, and proceed with your online shopping as usual.
Here’s what it looks like after you’ve activated cash back:
Rakuten makes it really easy to apply coupon codes too, which can save you even more! During the checkout process, Rakuten will automatically find available coupons for that site, and you can apply them with just one click!
Step 4 – Get Cash Back
Once you’ve made a purchase, you’ll receive an email from Rakuten confirming that your purchase has been tracked. You can also check your Rakuten account if you don’t see the email. After that, all you have to do is wait!
Rakuten will send your cash back earnings to you every 3 months, either deposited in your Paypal account or as a check in the mail. So while you won’t see the savings immediately with cash back shopping, you’ll be pleasantly surprised in just a few months when your earnings show up in your account!
Summary:
I want to make sure this process is crystal clear, so here’s a summary of how to get started earning cash back on your holiday shopping!
- Step 1 – Create a Rakuten account here.
- Step 2 – Get the Rakuten Button here.
- Step 3 – Shop online and save.
- Step 4 – Get cash back!
Here’s a quick video overview of how cash back shopping with Rakuten works:
That’s all there is to it! Just follow these simple steps, and you’ll be earning cash back on your holiday shopping in no time. (And if you have any questions, ask away in a comment below!)
The only thing that would make cash back shopping better is if I had learned about it sooner! While I can’t go back and change the past, you better believe I’m going to be using this trick to save even more from now on! :-)
Happy shopping (and saving)! :-)
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