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WHAT IS The SHOPKICK App?
Shopkick is a free receipt scanning app that gives you points called “kicks’ for shopping. After you build up points, you can cash out for gift cards or Paypal cash. You earn points for shopping both in stores and online although the online portal is not worth it)..
Most apps reward you for spending money. Shopkick is different. In essence, you get rewarded for window shopping.
Most major retailers participate in Shopkick like major grocery stores, Target, and Walmart. So, you are sure to cash out very quickly.
Like the other apps we review, you wont get rich. However, you could buy some new clothing, eat at your favorite restaurant, or build that savings account.
I make made over $720 my first year using Shopkick (use my link here to sign-up and make sure to use our promo code DEAL801013.
Shopkick is effortless and fun. I run into my fellow Shopkickers in the store, and like me, they think it is just free money!
The app has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, and Inc. among other publications. The app is simple and fun to use.
WAYS TO EARN KICKS
- Walk ins: This is by far the easiest way to earn kicks. Because the app works with Bluetooth, sometimes you don’t even have to walk in. (I have pulled the car in front of a store, turned the app on, and gotten kicks. )
- Scan items: This is actually a lot of points if you have the time. (Not everyone will like this because it takes a little more time. I manage to take between 5-10 minutes in 2-3 stores while running other errands.) The app will list which products to scan. If in a store for other reasons, it takes me 5-10 minutes usually extra. (This is most of my money).
- Scan receipts of products on app: After you buy one of the featured items, just scan your receipt for more kicks. ( I actually have just started using this feature. If they have a product you want, this is a lot of kicks. As usual,don’t go out of your way to buy something if it not on your normal list.)
- Link your card: Link your card and earn points. Can be combined with other card link apps like Dosh!
- Online shopping: This one is not worth it. You will not get as much as with other portals. I would use Ebates, Swagbucks, Ibotta, or others for this.
HOW TO GET STARTED
- Sign up here
- Download the app
- Use our referral code DEAL801013
TIPS TO USE THE SHOPKICK APP
- Make sure your wifi is on
- Make sure Bluetooth is on
- Make sure app is on before you enter store.
- Decide how much time you have
- Do walk ins in stores that you are passing
- (if time) Scan products
- If you scan products, stick to stores you are passing and don’t waste gas
- Scan receipts
- Watch your cash add up
CONCLUSION
I make about $60/month with the Shopkick app again with little time. It is one of my favorite apps. It is simple and fun, and you get gift cards or PayPal cash quickly. Again, none of these apps will let you quit your day job, but a $5 Amazon card or PayPal cash here and now is good savings for the minimal time required.