I created this site to show Canadians how thousands of people earn free $$$ while shopping online at popular retailers like Walmart, Canadian Tire, Etsy, Dell, Newegg, and hundreds more.
It's easy to do and only takes a few seconds to get set up - you'll wish you started years ago.
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Need more details? I'll guide you through it step by step below, but here's a quick summary: You sign up on both cashback sites, search for the store you plan to shop at, compare cashback rates and choose whichever pays more, and then use their provided store link (or browser extension) to shop as you normally would. The provided link is tracked with cookies which determine all the cashback details.
Why? What's the catch? A common misconception is that cashback sites do something malicious with your information (and then give you a cut, how nice of them?). In reality, retailers value sales and are willing to pay for them. Cashback sites capitalize on this and share a small piece of the pie with you. Personally, I don't have privacy concerns with them. The cashback site only knows the amount spent and occasionally the broad category of the items (Home, Automotive, etc.), not specific details about your purchase.
Want to know a secret? Chances are, at some point, you've already shopped online after clicking someone's affiliate link (ever been on a coupon website that automatically opens the retailer's website anytime you click something?). The only difference is, on that shopping trip, 100% of the commission went to the publisher (who got you to click their link), and none back to you. 😔
I've compiled a few tips and tricks I've learned over the years, navigate through them by using the links below or by scrolling sideways.
Assume I am buying a computer off of Amazon.ca. I've listed both GreatCanadianRebates (GCR) and Rakutens conditions below and in this case we can see that GCR is the better choice for this specific purchase (.75% higher payout). This is just an example, but sometimes the payout differences are drastic. Always check for conditions when you see "up to x cashback" as often times certain categories don't qualify.
While it's pretty hard to mess up (99% of the time you just click the link and shop), some things can potentially interfere with your purchase being tracked and your cashback being awarded. Below are a few tips I've come to live by for the past 15 years.
Some people prefer to use the browser extensions offered by Rakuten and GCR for a few reasons. It helps ensure cashback tracks properly, avoids you having to visit Rakuten/GCR to find the retailer first (it will automaticallly detect and apply cashback when visting an applicable retailer), and they generally help simplify the whole process. There is also some tricks that can be done to get cashback when it's otherwise not possible. Rakuten's extension works with all major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge) while GCR's only with Chrome and Firefox.
A place to list some tricks I've picked up over the years that are somewhat more "advanced". Please leave a comment on the home page if you know of any others!
To earn cashback, you need to signup for a rebate site first. I recommend signing up for both GreatCanadianRebates (GCR) & Rakuten (formerly known as eBates), and then typically using whichever pays the highest for that specific shopping trip (percentages vary from store to item type).
Click the buttons below to register, then scroll down for the next step.
After signing up, find your store on both GCR and Rakuten, and then compare the discounts/conditions. Typically we want to pick whichever gives you the highest payout. If you're not sure how to compare cashback rates, read this.
After you've found the highest paying cashback site, click the stores link that's listed on the cashback site (or use a browser extension), and then shop as you normally would. There's really nothing to it, but if you're new, you may want to read my tips & FAQ page first. Make sure your ad blocker is disabled!
Assuming everything goes as planned (and how could it not if you've read my tips?), your cashback will usually show up within 1-48 hours (some stores/purchases may take longer; check the stores cashback page for specific details). Once that occurs, get ready for a bit more waiting! Refer to the payout schedules and conditions below (these delays are accounted for in case of returns, refunds, etc.).
| GreatCanadianRebates Payout Schedule (Last verified Dec 1, 2023) |
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| Purchase Posted In | Cashback Pay Day | |
| January | March 28 | |
| February | April 28 | |
| March | May 28 | |
| April | June 28 | |
| May | July 28 | |
| June | August 28 | |
| July | September 28 | |
| August | October 28 | |
| September | November 28 | |
| October | December 28 | |
| November | January 28 | |
| December | February 28 | |
| Payment Methods & Minimums:• PayPal ($12 min.)• Direct Deposit ($12 min.)• Gift Card(?) (1% to 4% bonus!) (min. varies by store, most $10)• All methods pay after min. balance reached for 58 days | ||
| Rakuten Payout Schedule (Last verified Dec 1, 2023) |
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| Purchase Posted Between | Cashback Pay Day | |
| Jan 1 - Mar 31 | May 15 | |
| Apr 1 - June 30 | Aug 15 | |
| July 1 - Sept 30 | Nov 15 | |
| Oct 1 - Dec 31 | Feb 15 | |
| Payment Methods & Minimums:• $5 min. for all (excl. sign-up/referral bonus)• PayPal or Cheque | ||
ALL DONE!Told you it'd be a piece of cake...🍰
