Using the Ibotta app to save cash can be done with four easy steps! Check out this step-by-step guide before making your first purchase:
Step 1: Download the Ibotta app and complete registration
Step 2: Go Shopping at a supported retailer
Step 3: Redeem eligible offers in-store or online (see submission options below)
Step 4: Get cash back!
There are three submission options:
Loyalty Account Submission (In-store or Online)
Now when you link your loyalty account, you’ll get cash without submitting a receipt Ibotta does the work for you by matching your purchases to offers in the app. No photo necessary!
- Link your loyalty account
- Check out our article on how to redeem offers with a loyalty account and remember to add (+) offers to Your Retailer List prior to shopping
- Savers will automatically receive cash back for successful redemptions
Manual Receipt Submission (In-store)
- In the Ibotta app, visit the Redeem section at the bottom of the screen
- Search for and select the retailer you shopped at
- If prompted, select upload receipt
- Take clear photos of your receipt and select any eligible offers from Your Retailer List
- Some of our supported retailers may require you to scan a QR code or receipt barcode in order to redeem your offers
- Only valid for in-store purchases at brick-and-mortar locations, including some bars and restaurants
- Savers will receive cash back for successful redemptions
- Pro Tip: Check out our requirements for manual receipt submission
Online Shopping or Online Grocery Submission (Online)
- Check out our article on how to redeem Online Shopping offers before making your first purchase
- Click the teal Shop icon to process your transaction through a supported retailer
- Only valid for transactions made by clicking the teal Shop icon prior to purchase
- Savers will receive cash back for successful redemptions
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