iBotta

As I said in my first post, the electronic world has really made some big improvements in the couponing/ money saving world. There are quite a few apps (applications for your smart phone/tablets; for those less tech savvy) you can download for free out there that give you money back or points for using them, buying certain items, and showing them your receipt. iBotta is one of those apps.

iBotta is actually one of my favorite money back apps, and it's fairly easy to use. First download it to your phone from free in the app store. (Click here to go to their website.) Note: I tried downloading this to my iPad and it didn't work very well. Something to do with the camera?.. I don't know. I'm not that  tech savvy. 

You will need to create an account to use this app and they will ask to link to your Facebook page for you to share rebates with your friends. Also they keep track of your friends, who are already using iBotta, OR friends that join, using your referral link. If your friends join iBotta using your referral code, you both will get money in your account after their first rebate!!

How It Works
iBotta has a list of categories you can choose from to search for rebates. The list ranges from groceries to box office movie tickets! Once you pick your category, you get to choose from a list of stores that show you where they are currently offering rebates. After picking your store, you can scroll through the items listed and unlock the rebates you think you'll use. TIME OUT!! I know this sounds like tedious process, but I promise you it's easy, once you know what you're looking for!! TIME IN!!

              

Redeeming Rebates
When you have finished unlocking the items, and you've made your purchases, simply go into the app and select "Redeem". Select the store you purchased your item(s) from and select the item(s) you purchased on that one receipt. One annoying thing about this app, is that they make you scan the UPC on all the items you're redeeming to confirm it matches the rebate item. Then you take a picture of your receipt. One they confirm the rebate, they'll add the money to your account.

Cashing Out
iBotta let's you cash out your rebates in three different ways: Vemo, PayPal, and gift cards. You can cash out with the first two options, once you reach $5.00 in rebates. The gift cards typically have a $10.00 minimum, and they only have three options for gift cards. Right now they are iTunes, Starbucks, and Regal.

I've been using the app, since the beginning of summer and I've earned $19.00, and I haven't religiously been redeeming rebates. I've cashed out once and got a gift card to Regal. It's an e-gift card, so they email it to you. We enjoyed a date day, using my gift card and had no problems redeeming the gift card.

If you decide to download the app, please use the referral code above! (It should ask you while you're creating your account, if you have a referral code.) Let me know if you have any questions!