How to earn money every time you shop with cashback websites
Missing out on cashback deals could be stopping you from bagging free money when you shop
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EVERY time you shop online and don't use a cashback website you're missing out on FREE cash.
Cashback websites pay you to shop - yes, really.
Sites like and allow shoppers to earn money through shopping or signing up to a new phone deal or switching energy suppliers.
Simply buy your item through their website and registered purchases will automatically add cashback to your account.
Once received you can withdraw the money and transfer it straight into your bank account, or you can turn your cashback into a gift voucher or code to spend at a retailer.
'How I earn £1,200 a year through cashback'
MARKETING manager Sian Melonie pocketed £1,200 a year using Quidco.
Sian Melonie, who pocketed £1,200 last year from Quidco, spoke to The Sun about the dos and don'ts of cashback sites.
She said: ''I'm always looking for the best deal and its become second-nature to me - I never shop online without checking what the offer is on Quidco first it's free money for something I was looking to book anyway! For example, put in hotels and you can see all the hotel booking sites with various cashback rates from 3 per cent up to sometimes 14 per cent.
Sign up and use it when you are purchasing - don't get sucked into buying stuff you don't need for the sake of getting money back. Use it as and when and the money will add up. Be patient also, sometimes it takes weeks or months to be paid out so don't rely on it as an income,'' she warned.
Start by finding the item or the deal you want to switch to first and then visit a cashback website to see if you can also earn money.
Never buy or sign up to anything just for the cashback, as you're not really saving money if you didn't need it anyway.
Below we run through some examples of how you could earn cashback.
Electrical goods and household items
We had a quick look through Quidco and Topcashback and retailers such Argos pay 1.05 per cent cashback - alongside eBay - meaning on a purchase, such as a Smart TV or smartphone worth £200 you pocket around £2.00 back.
On broadband deals a Currys customers can earn up to £70.00 cashback, depending on which deal they choose.
If you go with a BT deal you can expect to pocket £95.00 if you get the right purchase.
But always keep in mind it can take weeks for the cashback to appear in your account on the website.
Happy holidays
Yes, it's actually possible to get cashback when you book your next holiday and.
Book at least five nights with Expedia and holidaymakers can save around 35 per cent on selected hotels, in addition to up to 12 per cent cashback.
On Topcashback you can if you book 2 nights or more you can get the same 12 per cent cashback, in an exclusive offer - But heads up, you can't use nectar points to pay - or fly to Cuba.
Quidco offer an incredible 25 per cent off in discounts for those who are happy to .
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Go a little cheaper with a First Choice all-inclusive package and you can get at least 1.5 per cent back into your account.
Exclusive deals for savvy savers
On cashback sites like you an get exclusive deals and discounts that can't be found anywhere else, saving customers even more cash.
Some super-savers have managed to make a pretty penny due to their savvy saving skills.
Many of the sites only allow these deals on items booked or bought through them - with lots updated every day - so keep a keen eye on what's available and where.
Savings safety: Things to beware of while saving using cashback
WHAT is the catch to getting cashback into your account?
Like all online shopping deals there are certain things to be aware of when buying on a cashback website.
1. Remember Cashback isn’t guaranteed and sometimes is not actually paid by the retailer
2. Cashback sites should be free – don’t use one that charges for use - watch out closely for memberships
3. Only once you hit the minimum amount spent to withdraw funds can you start getting the cash into your account
4. Don't use cashback on items you would not buy normally - only purchase things you need!
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