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About Ibotta (for Savers)
Ibotta savers can earn cashback on online and in-store shopping purchases by either shopping directly through Ibotta, scanning receipts, or linking store loyalty cards. Money can also be earned by referring new members to the platform. After accumulating $20.00, earnings can be cashed out via bank transfer, PayPal, or gift cards.
General Details đ
| Status: | Active, Legit |
|---|---|
| Helps You: | Make Money Save Money |
| Platform Type: | Rewards |
| Opportunities: | Cashback Grocery Savings In-Store Savings Online Shopping Savings Purchase History Sharing |
Key Points đ
| Work Type: | Casual |
|---|---|
| Income Type: | Active, Semi-Passive The Ibotta browser extension makes online cashback semi-passive. It'll alert you when cashback offers are available. |
| Work Schedule: | Flexible There's a $3.99 account maintenance fee for every 30 days that your Ibotta account remains inactive. An inactive account is one that has had no activity for at least 180 days. |
| Workplace: | Remote |
| Minimum Payout: | $20.00 |
| Payout Options: | Direct Deposit Gift Cards PayPal Amazon Gift Card Best Buy Gift Card |
| Payout Speed: | 0-7 days Payout speeds vary by payout option. PayPal payouts are typically received within 2 hours but can take 1-3 business days in some cases. Gift cards are sent within an hour. Direct deposit payouts typically take anywhere from 0-5 business days but can take up to 7 business days in some cases. |
| Commissions / Fees: | $3.99 account maintenance fee for inactive accounts (explained further in the "Work Schedule" section). |
| Sign Up Bonus: | $10 when you spend $30 online shopping through Ibotta within 45 days of registration. May not be available at all times. Sign up here. |
Pros:
- Sometimes offers completely free items (i.e. you get the exact value back in cashback).
- Earn cashback on your in-store or online purchases at more than 500,000 locations (and counting).
- You can maximize your earning potential with Ibotta's various bonuses.
- Has a user-friendly interface on both their website and app. It also works with select popular apps such as Uber, Jet.com, Groupon, Boxed, and eBay.
- Good selection of payout options with quick payout speeds.
- Being able to link a loyalty card for quicker cashback with certain retailers is convenient.
Cons:
- Has a high minimum payout threshold.
- Requires phone number verification before payout.
- Some cashback rebates can take a while to credit.
- Poorly printed receipts can result in cashback being denied.
- Doesn't have every retailer and cashback rates can vary by product/retailer.
Tips:
- Maximize your earnings by shopping online. Cashback offers available online often have bonuses.
- Hold onto your physical receipts until you receive your cashback earnings on your account.
- Make it a habit to activate Ibotta cashback when shopping online to be sure that you'll receive cashback on your qualifying purchase(s).
- Try to refer new members to the platform for a boost in earnings.
- Double-check your offer list before submitting a receipt as you can only submit each receipt once.
- Combine cashback offers with coupons and sales when you can.
Note: The pros, cons, and tips featured above are manually curated summaries and/or direct excerpts from our 6 Ibotta Saver reviews.
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Ibotta Saver Statistics
We've gathered 6 Ibotta Saver reviews from 1 unique countries/regions.
Here are some insights and statistics from those reviews:
Reported Hourly Earnings/Savings
$10.00
Average $/hour
$10.00
Median $/hour
$15.00
Highest $/hour
$5.00
Lowest $/hour
Reported Monthly Earnings/Savings
$16.25
Average $/month
$15.00
Median $/month
$30.00
Highest $/month
$7.50
Lowest $/month
Reported Time to Reach Minimum Payout Amount (For the 1st Time)
- Unknown (0%)
- <= 5 minutes (0%)
- <= 1 hour (0%)
- <= 1 day (16.67%)
- <= 1 week (16.67%)
- <= 2 weeks (33.33%)
- <= 3 weeks (0%)
- <= 1 month (16.67%)
- > 1 month (16.67%)
- > 1 year (0%)
Statistics above are based on self-reported data from our 6 Ibotta Saver reviews.
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About the Reviewers
Reviews By Total Earnings/Savings
- Unknown (0%)
- Less than $100 (66.67%)
- $100-$999 (33.33%)
- $1,000-$9,999 (0%)
- $10,000-$49,999 (0%)
- $50,000-$99,999 (0%)
- $100,000+ (0%)
Reviews By Age Range
- Unknown (0%)
- 13-17 (0%)
- 18-24 (83.33%)
- 25-34 (16.67%)
- 35-44 (0%)
- 45-54 (0%)
- 55-64 (0%)
- 65+ (0%)
Reviews By Length of Use
- < 1 month (16.67%)
- 1-3 months (16.67%)
- 3-6 months (33.33%)
- 6-12 months (16.67%)
- 1-2 years (0%)
- 2-3 years (0%)
- 3-5 years (16.67%)
- 5+ years (0%)
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6 Ibotta Saver Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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United States
User for < 1 month
Verified Redditor
Total Earned/Saved: $21.00
Reviewer Source?
We invited this reviewer to leave an honest review and offered them a small incentive as a thank you.
#19077
Get money for things you'd already do.
September 11, 2021
Overall, I think Ibotta's a great way to earn cash back on purchases you'd buy already. I just think it'd be better if they had a lower minimum withdrawal rate, but that's all. Sometimes you also forget about the app when you're actually in the store too.
I would recommend it to anyone who's looking to make money online, it's reliable, it pays, it's just a great app all round. It might take some time to find offers that really apply to you but in my opinion it's worth the saved money.
Pros:
- It's really easy. All you have to do is add the shop to your list of shops, then scan the receipt (to show you really bought something) and then you've got money!
- It pays you for things you'd already be doing. You'd be grocery shopping anyway, spending money anyway, it's not like Ibotta asks you to buy things you wouldn't usually. You're spending money anyway so why don't you earn some back?
- It helps you find coupons and discounts for shops you might not have seen before Ibotta.
- If you're not sure whether a product you would buy normally is available for cashback or not, it's really easy to check: all you have to do is use the built-in scanner.
- Poor customer service. I had to contact them as I couldn't sign into my account and while they responded right away, it took a while to get things sorted.
- You have to earn at least $20 before you can withdraw any money, this is quite a high minimum withdrawal rate, but at least it's quite easy.
Tips:
- Combine cash back offers with coupons and sales. Check your grocery store for items that are on sale and see if the products are on Ibotta. If you make a grocery list, look on Ibotta to see if any of the items are available.
- Use the âany brandâ rebates. Occasionally youâll see âany brandâ rebates - they work for any brand. They're usually less profitable ($0.25 to $0.50), but they donât require you to buy a specific brand, which is great.
United States
User for 3-6 months
Verified Redditor
Total Earned/Saved: $20.00
Reviewer Source?
We invited this reviewer to leave an honest review and offered them a small incentive as a thank you.
#19076
When combined with a multitude of receipt management apps, one receipt can go a long way to rack up rewards over time.
September 7, 2021
It took me awhile to come around to Ibotta, but now I can't imagine going grocery shopping without it. It's one of the most thorough grocery receipt apps I know of and provides rewards from everything from name-brand products to store-brand items, along with consistent promotions and bonuses every week.
Pros:
- Applicable at most grocery stores
- Constantly changing deals and offers
- Easy interface to use day-to-day
- Not much tutorial material and can be initially difficult for new users
- Sporadic bonuses that vary from week-to-week instead of being stagnant
- Basic receipt upload bonuses vary from store to store
Tips:
- Double-check the daily Ibotta offers and shopping list items before grocery shopping
- Double-check once again after grocery shopping
- Don't be afraid to dispute any missing items claims as needed
- I always strive to upload my receipts as soon as possible after getting them in order to assure I receive bonuses on-time before they dissipate.
United States
User for 3-6 months
Verified Redditor
Total Earned/Saved: $17.01
Reviewer Source?
We invited this reviewer to leave an honest review and offered them a small incentive as a thank you.
#19075
The freebies alone are enough to use the app.
August 19, 2021
This app is prime for frequent shoppers. If you have a family or you just spend a lot of money shopping this app is a must. The bonuses are often worth more than cashback if you complete multiple different orders.
Pros:
- My favorite way to earn here is looking out for free products and getting 100% cashback or looking for items I already use that offer cashback
- Redeeming multiple cashback offers usually count towards bonuses which also pay cashback for completing them
- Withdrawing gift cards have either no minimum withdrawal or a small one
- Withdrawing to Paypal requires a $20 minimum
- Redeeming correct offers is difficult without being the primary shopper
Tips:
- Keep receipts from larger, retail locations since smaller stores usually aren't partnered and don't offer cashback through Ibotta
- Double check your list to make sure all offers are there before redeeming, you can only submit a receipt one time
- If you are completing multiple offers at the same time, there's usually a well-paying bonus for completing multiple you may want to wait around for if you don't see one on your homepage.
- I usually just scan any and all my receipts at the end of the week to see if any have eligible offers to redeem on the app which is why it's really helpful to be the primary shopper since you will know what offers you have completed. I also try to complete all deals in a short time frame to achieve any time-limited bonuses going on.
United States
User for 1-3 months
Verified Redditor
Total Earned/Saved: $10.00
Reviewer Source?
We invited this reviewer to leave an honest review and offered them a small incentive as a thank you.
#19074
Awesome and it accepts almost all retailers.
August 17, 2021
Ibotta is a great receipt scanner with extra point offers that has some for everyone.
Pros:
- has a bunch of gift cards to exchange for
- has a referral program
- i like pretty much everything about it, it's one of my favorite receipt scanners
Tips:
- refer your friends!
- don't forget to scan even your gas receipts!
- Scan my receipts as soon as you get them.
United States
User for 6-12 months
Verified Redditor
Total Earned/Saved: $150.49
Reviewer Source?
We invited this reviewer to leave an honest review and offered them a small incentive as a thank you.
#19073
Itâs an easy way to earn money. It doesnât hurt to try.
August 8, 2021
Pros:
- Free stuff
- Easy to use
- Not every site is on there
- Things run out in stores so fast once theyâre posted as free
Tips:
- Look for free stuff
- I add every single coupon there is for the store I want so if I buy something I donât miss out on the cash back
United States
User for 3-5 years
Verified Redditor
Total Earned/Saved: $350.00
Reviewer Source?
We invited this reviewer to leave an honest review and offered them a small incentive as a thank you.
#19072
Shop frequently at grocery stores? See a return for your shopping.
August 6, 2021
Ibotta is one of the most successful ways I have made money. Refer a friend bonuses are generous and the ability to cash out via Paypal or electronic gift cards is why I consider Ibotta an asset.
Pros:
- The myriad of retailers that participate with Ibotta (in-store and online).
- Rebates can be small or large, yet add up significantly.
- The ability to purchase electronic gift cards at major retailers such as REI, Nordstrom, Best Buy, CVS, etc.
- Cashing out is simple and secure with Paypal.
- The option of linking store loyalty cards or submitting the image of paper receipts.
- In-app purchases. Linking a debit card to ""buy a gift card"" at a retailer and get money back for your purchase at a brick and mortar store.
- Rebates from food delivery platforms such as GrubHub or UberEats may end up taking more than a month to credit to your account.
- Paper receipts are only as good as the printer. There are instances with some of my receipts where the date and/or qualifying items are obscured by poor printing. The condition of these receipts had to be resubmitted to Ibotta's support.
- Having to buy more than one item to garner a rebate (some items can be expensive).
Tips:
- Make sure your email is verified.
- Set up Paypal if you choose to withdraw your earnings.
- Try to recruit friends. Earning as a team accelerates reaching bonus offers.
- Don't spend money on items you will not need.
- Devote time to go through rebate galleries and see what is available.
- Make a shopping list for the store you are intending to shop at, then label which items have Ibotta rebates attached to them.
