Topcashback is one of the UK's leading cashback sites, available in both the UK and US. If you're looking for how to get paid to shop online, then Topcashback is my #1 recommended site and is the highest paying in the UK.

Not only can you expect to earn cashback from a vast number of retailers, but there are also a number of ways to request a payout.

With Topcashback there are 2 memberships available, Free and Plus. The Plus membership costs £5, which is deducted from your cashback earnings.

Currently, Topcashback is only available in UK and US. 

Price: 

• Free membership
• Plus membership(£5/year) - As a Plus member you'll earn a higher percentage of cashback and the £5 will be deducted from your cashback earnings only once a year. If you don't earn any cashback in the year, no money will be deducted

How To Earn?

1. Create your Topcashback account here
2. Set up your profile
3. Browse the retailer you want to shop
4. Click through to the retailer via Topcashback's link
5. Make a purchase as normal
6. Earn cashback! 🙂

Quidco is another popular cashback site within the UK that allows you to earn cashback on your online purchases. 

One thing I really like about Quidco is that they offer a "Highest Cashback Guarantee", which means if you find higher cashback elsewhere for that product, then they'll match it. 

Currently, Quidco is only available in the UK.

Price: 

• Free membership
• Premium membership - £5/year - Deducted from you annual cashback earnings. If no cashback is earned, then no money will be deducted. 

How To Get Started?

1. Join Quidco here.(Sign up via my link and receive a £2.50 cash bonus)
2. Set up your profile
3. Browse the retailer you want to shop
4. Click through to the retailer via Quidco's link
5. Make a purchase as normal
6. Earn cashback! 🙂

Ebates is the #1 cashback site in the US and if you're looking for how to get paid to shop online, then I definitely recommend this site for all my US readers. 

Additionally, it offers a vast number of online and in-store retailers for members to earn cashback.

Payment methods include cheque, Paypal or sending a cheque to someone else such as a charity organisation.

Price: 

• Free

How To Get Started?

1. Create your free Ebates account here
2. Set up your profile
3. Browse the retailer you want to shop
4. Click through to the retailer via Ebates's link
5. Make a purchase as normal
6. Earn cashback! 🙂

Swagbucks is a very popular "Get paid to", but not only can it be used for taking surveys and completing small tasks, it can also be used to earn cashback on online purchases.

Price: 

• Free

How To Earn?

1. Join Swagbucks here
2. Set up your profile
3. Browse the retailer you want to shop
4. Click through to the retailer via the Swagbucks link
5. Make a purchase as normal
6. Earn cashback! 🙂

Ibotta is a mobile cashback app, which allows you to earn cashback on the go on your favourite retailers.

It's great for those wanting to know how to get paid to shop online while on the go.

There are currently 3 different ways to earn with Ibotta:

1. Send receipts
2. Link a loyalty card
3. Mobile in-app purchases

Price: 

• Free download

How To Earn?

1. Download the app and create an account
2. Set up your profile
3. Before you shop, select offers by completing small tasks
4. Buy products at participating stores 
5. Redeem offer by scanning your receipt or by making qualifying in-app purchases
6. Earn cashback! 🙂

The Dosh cashback app is a bit more unique compared to the other sites/apps mentioned in this article because you need to have a debit/credit card linked to the app in order to receive any cashback. 

Then, using your linked card, you shop online and in-store as usual.

And, similar to Ebates, you can request to donate your cashback earnings to a charitable organisation.

Price: 

• Free download

How To Earn?

1. Download the Dosh app
2. Set up your account (including entering a valid U.S. mobile number)
3. Edit your profile information
4. Connect your debit/credit card to the Dosh app
5. Use the app to shop local offers in your area or through the online offers tab
6. Earn cashback! 🙂

Checkoutsmart is another mobile cashback app, similar to Ibotta, where you need to snap receipts in order to receive cashback.

You can find different offers within the app which you can apply to your usual shop. It's available for online and in-store purchases. 

Price: 

• Free download

1. Download the Checkoutsmart app
2. Find offers available to you, and make a note before your shopping trip
3. Shop as usual, remembering to include any offers
4. Keep your receipt
5. Upload your receipt on the app, and select the store, date and time of your purchase. 
6. Earn cashback! 🙂

Watch the video below for more information:

I hope you found this guide on how to get paid to shop online, using 6 cashback sites, really helpful. 

I personally never shop online without checking to see if there's any money I can earn through cashback sites, and now hopefully you'll be able to earn some extra cash in the same way. 

Now it's your turn...

What's your favourite cashback site?

Do you have a favourite cashback site? If so, why is it your favourite?

Do you have any tips and tricks to help you get the most out of cashback sites/apps?

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