Even though costs are coming down on tech, it can still hit your wallet pretty hard when it’s an unexpected purchase. So we’re here to help you out with our list of cashback websites that can save you up to 20% off your next tech purchase.
Firstly, for those who are unaware, you can get cashback rewards when you shop through a cashback website. You click on their store links and they refer you to the store, who will then pay the cashback website a commission for the referral, which up to 70% is passed onto you, the buyer.
Australia
1. Shopcred
Cashback, social rewards, coupons, deals, shopping community
Kicking off our list are Shopcred, a recently launched Aussie rewards site that offer a huge range of popular Australian retailers. But unlike other money back sites, they offer credit rewards for interactions on their site such as posting deals and sharing deals on social media. Key tech retailers on the site include Gearbest, Catch, Aliexpress, DELL, Sony and many more.
2. Pricepal
Cashback and coupons, not for profit
Pricepal have been in the Australian cashback scene since 2009 and have a long history of providing great bargains for their members. They have tiered membership levels, so depending on when you joined, you’ll get a different cash reward for your purchase. They have teamed up with some charities and are a not for profit organisation. Key technology retailers include eBay Australia, Sony, HP and Samsung.
USA
1. Ebates
Cashback, deals, coupons, exclusives
Ebates are arguably the biggest cash rewards site in the world. They were purchased by Rakuten for $1 billion in 2014 and have made multiple acquisitions since then including popular sites FatWallet and Extrabux.
They offer free membership and advertises 2,000 large retailers. Their payment is made via quarterly payments in the form of a Big Fat Check or through PayPal. They often advertise double cashback deals, which are usually the highest in the market. The best tech stores on their site are Walmart, Amazon, OfficeMax, Acer and Apple.
2. RetailMeNot
Cashback, social rewards, coupons, deals, shopping community
RetailMeNot have a thriving community of deal finders plus a large employee base that post thousands of coupons and deals a week. They cover retailers in multiple countries but mainly the emphasis is on US retailers. You can get money back and coupons in categories such as men’s and women’s clothing, food, tech, travel, furniture and toys. Popular stores are Apple, Microsoft, Walmart plus many more.
UK
1. TopCashback
Cashback and coupons
TopCashback have 8 million members worldwide and boast that they are the UK’s highest paying cashback website. They’ve published that last year alone they saved members £40,000,000+. The exclusive cashback deals with many retailers and are affiliated with stores such as Aliexpress, Tesco, eBay UK, GAME and Amazon plus a lot more of the UK’s favourite retailers.
2. Quico
Cashback and coupons
Quidco have partnered with a massive 4,500+ brands to offer users cashback when they shop online. Over 7 million people have signed up and have received in total £400 million in cash rewards. An average member earns £280 per year and can withdraw their rewards straight into their PayPal or bank account or redeem it as an Amazon gift card. Tech retailers they’ve partnered with include Curry’s PC World, Savvi, Philips and MIcrosoft.
We hope you enjoyed our round-up, hopefully you can make a huge saving on your next tech purchase at one these featured sites.