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Between groceries, clothes, and extra trinkets (that I just have to have), my purse is full of receipts. I bet you have handfuls of them lying around, too. I’m always looking for new ideas to make money and the number of ways to cash in by scanning your receipts is unbelievable.
If you’re looking for an easy way to earn money through one of many side hustles and get free stuff like these birthday freebies, have you thought about turning your receipts into cash?
Earning cash back using these programs is simple:
- Activate the offers before you checkout
- Buy the food you love
- Scan the grocery receipts
- Collect your reward
Often times you don’t even have to activate offers, they just ask you to scan your receipt and pay you. It’s really that simple and takes only a couple of minutes to do.
Make Money by Scanning Receipts:
Here are my top picks for the best apps that can turn your receipts into cash.
1.) CoinOut
Earn real cash for your receipts from CoinOut. Featured on Shark Tank in 2018, this app tracks your purchases whether you shop in-store or online. Your rewards can be sent to PayPal, Amazon, or your bank.
2.) Fetch Rewards
With Fetch Rewards, making money is as easy as scanning your receipts, racking up points, and redeeming them for rewards. Your points are good for gift cards from Ulta Beauty, Fitbit, Best Buy, Old Navy, and hundreds of others.
Sign up for Fetch Rewards in the iOS App store here or you can sign up for Android here.
One of the most recognized apps for earning cash back is Ibotta. Before you go to the store, browse the app to add offers to your account. After you shop, scan your receipt and Ibotta will transfer the money to your account. You can also link a store loyalty card to automate the process.
4.) Shopkick
Use my referral code DEAL291223 and get 500 free points! Shopkick adds a new spin to making money because you don’t have to make a purchase to earn points. Walk into a store and scan product barcodes to earn rewards without needing to buy them.
5.) Coupons.com
Don’t let the name fool you – there are no clipping coupons with Coupons.com. The app lets you take a picture of your receipt to cash in on the money-saving offers. The cashback is sent to your PayPal account.
6.) DOSH
Dosh gets you automatic cash back at thousands of places when you shop, dine, or book hotels. No coupons or receipt scanning.
7.) Cellfire
Cellfire is a little different because you don’t technically scan your receipt. The app loads digital coupons to your store loyalty card. When you check out at the store, the cashier scans the barcode on the app for instant savings.
8.) Mobee
Mobee puts a unique twist on making money by shopping. When you’re in the store, you answer questions and rate your shopping experience. You earn points for each mission you complete and can trade your points for gift cards to Amazon, Starbucks, Target, and more.
9.) Checkout 51
Browse a list of offers to redeem on your smartphone and make money by snapping a photo of your receipt with the Checkout 51 app. For every qualifying purchase, you’ll earn cashback. New deals are added every Thursday, so check back often.
10.) TopCashback
This site claims to give the highest cashback guaranteed when you shop online through their shopping portal. After your purchase is complete, TopCashback tracks your purchase and can credit your account within 24 hours.
11.) Receipt Jar
This feels a lot like Receipt Hog, but with Shake Jars instead of Hog Slots. In addition to scanning in receipts, you can connect a few of your online accounts to the app to earn credit for digital receipts as well. You’ll also earn 200 points for the first receipt you scan!
12.) Paribus
You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your earnings just because you shop online. Paribus connects to your email and monitors your inbox to check receipts for price changes. That way, if the price drops on something you just bought, Paribus can help you get your money back.
13.) Receipt Hog
No matter where you shop, Receipt Hog can turn your receipts into cash. The website claims you can earn rewards from all shopping and dining receipts. The app pays with Amazon gift cards or sends the cash to PayPal.
Sign up for the National Consumer Panel to earn points for buying products you use every day. The app makes scanning items a breeze and you earn gift cards and merchandise for taking part in the program.
17.) ReceiptPal
Turn everyday shopping into cash when you scan receipts with ReceiptPal. The app also lets you connect your email and Amazon account to earn additional points on things you buy. Your rewards are good for gift cards and cash prizes.
Making money by scanning receipts is a fun way to put money in your pocket. Just don’t fall into the trap of shopping for items you don’t usually buy to earn cash back. After all, a bargain isn’t a bargain unless it’s something you actually need.
Did I miss any apps that may help?
COMMENTS
What is the range of hourly returns people are seeing for their efforts?
Not much – but it’s something that literally takes seconds to do.
can you scan the same receipt to multiple apps?
You sure can 🙂
I had CoinOut but the payout took forever. I do love Ibotta tho!
I have another one Id like to tell you about that offers instant cash back immediately at major retailers. You can also earn a free cruise using it, its amazing! Do you want to email me or should I put the link here?
I’d love to know…please share?
Is there a time limit on the date of the receipt
Yes there is – typically 30 days.
I’m from South Africa does it supported when I use Fetch Rewards. I’m interested in it.
I’d really like to know also . I live on the poor side of the bill fold so earning cash back helps me and my kids
I already use topcashback and was looking at getting money for receipts. Which one do you recommend?
Fetch is my favorite!
Hi so I’m from South Africa.. so it is possible that I can scan as many Receipt from different stores. And send it and get cash back for it.. Cause I’ve seen with receipt hog I can do that.. any advice will be highly appreciated…
Shoppix is another receipt scanning app
I tried to download, but none is available in my country, so sad because I already kept lot if receipts. I really wanted to earn money through this.
Is there an app I can scan receipts put instead of getting their rewards can I get the money I worked for put into my cashapp account??
don’t know of any yet.
is any similar app available for Australia ?
Can any of theae be used for same receipts
Yes Misty. You can use the same receipt to submit on all the apps if you would like 🙂
SwagBucks pays 2SB (equivalent to $0.02 USD) just for scanning any reciept, and offers some rebates through their Tada (formerly Shoply) app. I primarily use them along with Fetch and Receipt Hog because any and all receipts are eligible, so I don’t have to worry about purchasing a specific item to get a reward!
Hi Lauren. Another app that I know of that you can submit receipts to is Amazon Shopper Panel. Once you scan 10 receipts that are before 30 days old, you get a $10 credit added to your Amazon account at the beginning of each month. I love this app. That’s a free $120 credit put on your Amazon each year simply for scanning receipts from anywhere. Also your numbering in your list jumps from 13, then 14 is numbered 16 & the actual 15 is numbered 17. Not a big deal but at first I thought I was missing some info. That’s just FYI, no biggie. Thanks for the awesome list!!!
Ibotta is good but if you don’t buy what they have on there list you don’t get points for what u buy. So kinda lame. Is there one where no matter what u buy you will get points for whatever u buy.
Angie – have you tried out Fetch Rewards yet? https://iamthatlady.com/fetch-rewards-app/