How does Ibotta work? A Step-By-Step Guide for the App

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 the registration

Step 2: Choose a supported retailer, scroll to browse offers, and tap (+) to add offers to Your list

Step 3: Shop at your preferred retailer

Step 4: Redeem eligible offers in-store or online (see submission options below)

Step 5: Get cash back!

The following three submission options are available for earning cash back:

Loyalty Account Submission (In-store or Online)

When you link your loyalty account to Ibotta, you'll receive cash back without the need to submit a receipt. Ibotta automatically matches your purchases with offers within the app to give you cash back after your purchase.

Using the app, you can select your favorite retailers to determine whether loyalty links are available. At the top of the screen, you will see a button that says Link (Retailer) account. Tap this button and enter the information for your account. Add offers in the Ibotta app before you shop, use your loyalty account at checkout, and your cash back will be automatically added to your Ibotta earnings - no receipt required!

• If you would like additional assistance with loyalty linking, please visit: Link your loyalty account
• For help with redeeming offers, check out our article on how to redeem offers with a loyalty account

Pro tip: remember to add (+) offers to Your Retailer List before shopping

Manual Receipt Submission (In-store)

1. Add (+) offers to Your Retailer List prior to shopping
2. In the Ibotta app, visit the Redeem section at the bottom of the screen
3. Search for and select the retailer you shopped at
4. If prompted, select upload receipt
5. Take clear photos of your receipt and select any eligible offers from Your Retailer List
   • Make sure to follow the guides to get your receipt in the right spot for a great photo. Just tap the shutter button to take the picture, and if your receipt is long, feel free to tap Long receipt? Add section.

Some of our supported retailers may require you to scan a QR code or receipt barcode in order to redeem your offers.

Paper receipt submission is only valid for in-store purchases using point-of-sale paper receipts and at brick-and-mortar locations, including some bars and restaurants.

Pro Tip: For more information, refer to our requirements for manual receipt submission. 

Online Shopping or Online Grocery Submission (Online)

1. Check out our article on how to redeem Online Shopping offers before making your first purchase 
2. Click the teal Shop icon to process your transaction through a supported retailer
   • Some online stores offer cash back for individual items. To take advantage of these offers, tap the (+) icon next to each desired item to add it to Your list. After adding all items, tap the Shop button to make your purchase directly on the retailer's website
   • Savers will earn cash back for successful redemptions. 

Ready to withdraw your earnings? See: What are the different ways to withdraw my earnings?