Have you heard of Ebates? Ebates allows you to earn cash back for making purchases online. You search for the store you want to shop at on their website and then click the Shop Now button. You will see a screen that says you are being redirected to xyz company and then up pops their website. You shop as you normally would.
I was introduced to Ebates almost three years ago and have made $390+. I use Ebates every time I make a purchase online from Target to Orbitz to LivingSocial to iTunes. Each company has a different percentage cash back for your purchases and from time to time the percentage will fluctuate.
After your purchase is shipped, you will received an email notifying you that you have cash pending. Every 3 months, as long as you meet the minimum of $5.01, Ebates will send you a check in the mail or deposit into your Paypal account the amount of cash back you have earned.
What I love about Ebates is that it is so easy to click the link on their website and earn cash back. It’s like earning free money! In addition, when I make purchases I use a rewards credit card and earn cash back from that too.
Let me know if you have you used Ebates.
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I’ve really been wondering about this and want to try it. In fact, my husband shops online for quite a bit of items, so maybe he can try it out. It sounds awesome and too good to be true! Visiting from today’s linkup.
He should, it’s awesome to get money back!
Oh my goodness you make a TON off of Ebates! My big fat check normally is around $6 max but I still use them..
Lots of big purchases: travel, appliances, etc.
I love Ebates. I always use it when online shopping!
It’s awesome to make money shopping 🙂
Interesting… I will have to check it out. I do A LOT of online shopping so this might be a way to at least get some money back on shipping!
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That’s a great way to look at it!
I’ve heard about Ebates and then promptly forgot about it. I do 90% of my Christmas shopping online as opposed to fighting the crowds and waiting in the checkout lines forever. I need to sign up right this second. Thanks for the reminder!
You will love getting that check every quarter!
Ebates is an excellent program! I have only been using them for a few months but even with just making a few purchases online I got an $8 check the other day. I’m definitely going to use it next time I book a flight or hotel since that will add up fast.
Yes, I love using them for big items!
I LOVE Ebates and always use them to shop when I can. surprise cash back checks in the mail are the best!
Yes, getting the check in the mail is always awesome!
I love ebates, I try to think about how much I spent to earn my checks though and just enjoy them. Christmas shopping is a MUST with ebates.
Never think of how much you spend 🙂
I’ve heard of Ebates but didn’t really understand how it worked until now. Thanks for sharing! Online shopping is so convenient, why not get a little money back too!
I hope you try Ebates out Sarah.
Maybe I can use this as an excuse to shop online? Definitely checking out.. Thanks for posting!
Yes, Emily! I always lead with I saved this much…. 🙂
I love free money from Ebates! I just checked and I have earned $405.79 since I started. Some times it’s only a few cents and sometime it’s $20, but it all adds up and it’s free!
Wow, that’s a lot of money you’ve earned!
I love ebates! Anyone that will pay me to shop is great in my book. Thanks for sharing!
I agree Jamie! I usually tell my husband guess how much I saved! 🙂
I love Ebates! I use them all the time:) Great way to make easy money when shopping online. Thanks for sharing this at Mommy Needs a Timeout Thursday Link-up.
Yes, Joanna! I usually tell my husband guess how much I saved! 🙂
What a great idea. I like simple ways to earn. I tried those click places and that is a lot of work for pennies, this sounds like a much better idea!
I agree! I like getting more at once.
I’m very confused about evades and I’m wondering if you can help me out. I recently made a few purchases over $100 dollars and only got back $3 to only $1 dollar for several different stores. So right now my my ebates cash back is $6.54 and the next big cash payment is February 15. My question to you is that will I be receiving this amount or possibly more. Ps sorry for long question lol thanks in advance Xo
Yes as long as your pending cash back amount is more than $5.01 you will receive a payout. when you log into ebates and click on my account on the left is your summary and it should tell you your cash back amount and if you are receiving a payout. i hope that helps