Learn more about Cashback WebsitesHow do they work?
It's very simple. You register for free with a cashback website then, when you wish to shop online, log in and browse the cashback website for the retailer of your choice. Click the link and you'll be passed to that website.
Do the retailers charge more?
Not at all. The links to retailers websites take you to the regular website of the retailer. You will be accessing their official online website. There is no difference in the price, quality or availability of their goods or services.
Where do they get the cash to give me cashback?
All the retailers and services listed in the cashback websites to are willing to pay a small commission for each customer sent to them. This is a very popular method used by online retailers to promote their websites. The cashback websites share some of this commission with their users.
What could stop me getting cashback?
You didn't register with a cashback website.
You don't log in to your registered cashback website before clicking the retailer link.
You haven't got "cookies" enabled in your browser.
When do I get paid the cashback?
The time scale differs between each retailer. Typically it is 6-8 weeks. This is to allow for returns etc., otherwise some people would buy an item, claim the cashback then return the item but keep the cashback. So to avoid such abuse of the cashback schemes there is a delay in assigning the cashback. Some of the cashback websites will show the cashback as "pending" during this waiting period.