Is ShopBack Authentic? Receive Cashback with Each Purchase

      Side Hustle Nation is focused on enhancing your personal profitability. To achieve this, we frequently collaborate with companies that share this goal. If you register or purchase through one of our partner links, we may receive compensation—without any additional cost to you. Learn more. ShopBack is a cash-back app that allows users to earn money back on their routine purchases.

      Although it is relatively new in the U.S., ShopBack has been a favored choice for shoppers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for over ten years and is currently operating in 13 countries. With over 50 million users and over $600 million disbursed in cash rewards, ShopBack certainly has impressive statistics to support its claims.

      The key question now is whether it lives up to the expectations in the U.S. In this straightforward review, I will discuss:

      - How ShopBack functions

      - Opportunities for earnings

      - Realistic earning potential

      - A few advantages and disadvantages

      Let’s get started!

      **Easy Cash Back**

      **ShopBack Rating: 4.7**

      **Pros:** Free and user-friendly. Earn $1 back on all Amazon orders. Low $5 minimum for cashing out.

      **Cons:** PayPal is the sole cashout option. Users must remember to activate their session.

      What is ShopBack?

      Established in 2014, ShopBack is headquartered in Singapore, with a primary U.S. office in Austin, TX. You can earn back a percentage of your expenditures simply by shopping with one of the 3,000+ participating brands. Each retailer determines their own offers, which can range from 0.5% to over 80%. Some retailers provide a fixed cash-back amount (e.g., $20 back for a confirmed subscription).

      You can also earn cash by playing games through ShopBack Play. Any earnings you accumulate (referred to as "Cashback" on the platform) can be withdrawn via PayPal. At the time of writing, new users can receive a $20 bonus upon joining through our referral link.

      As of this publication, ShopBack was accessible to users in the following countries:

      - United States

      - Australia

      - Germany

      - Hong Kong

      - Indonesia

      - Malaysia

      - Philippines

      - Singapore

      - South Korea

      - Taiwan

      - Thailand

      - Vietnam

      - New Zealand

      * Please note that offline payments and gift card options may not be available in all regions.

      Absolutely! Even as a newer user, navigating the app and web extension for purchases has been smooth and uncomplicated. There are also opportunities to amplify your earnings through Quests and Bonuses (which I’ll explain in greater detail below).

      Will you earn enough with ShopBack to leave your regular job? Likely not, but it's still possible to make a decent amount—particularly on large purchases (like electronics or travel) and when playing mobile games.

      **How to Make Money with ShopBack**

      With over 3,000 brands available, earning cash back through ShopBack is remarkably easy. The more you shop, the more you earn—it's really that straightforward. Getting started is quick, simple, and free.

      Upon signing up, simply connect to the retailer of your choice either through:

      - the ShopBack app

      - the ShopBack website

      - activating a shopping trip via the desktop plugin

      You can search for offers by category or brand. Cashback applies to both products and specific services, like internet or phone plans. Travel is also a popular cashback category on ShopBack.

      There may be “boosted” deals available for a limited time or that offer extra savings. When you locate a deal you like, click the link to begin your shopping session. You will be redirected to the retailer, and ShopBack will track your purchase.

      After your shopping session is complete, ShopBack will automatically calculate your Cashback and send you an email. Once your Cashback balance hits at least $5, you can withdraw it to your PayPal account.

      If you use the browser plugin, you will receive notifications whenever you visit a participating retailer's website, allowing you to activate your ShopBack shopping trip with just one click. Installing the extension may also earn you a bonus; for instance, at the time of writing, new extension users are eligible for $2.99 shipping rebates, in addition to the coupon savings and Cashback from ShopBack.

      **Other Ways to Earn/Save with ShopBack**

      **Browser Plugin**

      Cashback isn’t the only appealing feature of ShopBack. Much like Rakuten, the ShopBack app and plugin also search for relevant coupon codes, which can be applied to your cart with a single click, saving you both time and money on top of earning Cashback.

      **Quests**

      You can further boost your earnings through limited-time shopping incentives known as “Quests.” These may be linked to specific retailers, such as Amazon:

      If you're planning to spend $50 at Amazon, that translates into $5 in additional cash. Alternatively