In the face of the wave of inflation, with prices continuously rising on goods ranging from groceries to gasoline, even many Americans who have always been big spenders have begun to budget carefully, seeking and utilizing money-saving ways such as coupons. At the same time, an increasing number of coupon apps have been launched, making the landscape of savings options feel overwhelming.
Coupon apps can be used on smartphones or computers, allowing users to get discounts, cashback, and other rewards on various products and services both in-store and online, without the need to carry physical coupons. By simply registering a free account, downloading the mobile app or desktop browser extension, users can shop at participating e-commerce websites or stores through the links provided by the app and earn cashback or rewards points.
So, which coupon apps are currently the most popular and widely used? Which ones are worth trying out? Let’s take a look at some of the coupon apps recommended by the financial website Bankrate.
Rakuten, formerly known as Ebates, is one of the most popular cashback and coupon apps on the market. It partners with thousands of retailers. Users can earn online and in-store cashback rewards from retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Best Buy, then cash them out through PayPal or receive paper checks delivered to their doorstep.
PayPal Honey is great for frequent online shoppers, saving them the time of manually searching for coupons. PayPal Honey automatically applies coupon codes at checkout and finds the best discounts. The app works with thousands of online retailers like Amazon, eBay, and Target, also offering a rewards program where shopping at specific retailers can earn up to a 5% special rebate.
Ibotta is a cashback app that is particularly useful for groceries. When you upload receipts or link store loyalty cards after shopping, Ibotta provides cashback. It partners with retailers such as Walmart, Kroger, and Amazon. Its receipt upload and loyalty card linking features make it ideal for those looking to reduce their daily grocery bill.
Coupons.com offers digital and printable coupons for groceries and household products. You can also link your store loyalty card to have coupons automatically applied at checkout. In addition to single-item product coupons (especially groceries and household items), Coupons.com often provides promotions for stores. Its coupons can be printed and scanned for redemption at participating stores at checkout, suitable for consumers who prefer not to register for various mobile apps.
Fetch is a receipt scanning app that allows users to earn points after shopping at any store. These points can be redeemed for gift cards from retailers like Amazon, Target, and Starbucks, or Visa gift cards that can be used anywhere credit cards are accepted. Fetch Rewards is useful for users who want to earn points from everyday shopping.
RetailMeNot offers various discounts, coupon codes, and cashback offers. You can search for discounts by category or retailer, such as clothing or travel. Simply copy the coupon code from the website and paste it on the checkout page. It also provides generous cashback rewards for specific retailers. For example, users can currently earn up to 20% cashback at retailers like Temu and CVS through RetailMeNot. No registration is needed to receive promo codes.
After getting familiar with using various coupon apps, consumers who aspire to become savvy savers can maximize their money-saving efforts by not only checking and comparing discounts offered by different coupon apps, setting up reminder notifications, but also by trying to use multiple coupon apps together to enjoy cashback and discounted offers simultaneously, maximizing their savings strategy.