SAVVY shoppers have been using a clever app to get cash back at their favorite stores.
Money saver McKenna recently shared how she spent money at Walmart buying beauty essentials, but ended up making extra cash in the process.
McKenna (@coupon_mckenna on TikTok) describes herself as “just a college student trying to save money” and has been using Ibotta to earn cash back.
The app gives users free money back when shopping online or in-store at a range of popular retailers.
The TikToker was recently browsing the beauty aisle at Walmart and came across Old Spice travel-size deodorants at 97 cents each.
“I have a really easy money maker Ibotta offer for your guys,” she shared.
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McKenna then scanned the barcode of the products into Ibotta, and discovered a $5 back offer.
The shopper had to purchase at least three products to qualify.
But at 97 cents each, the mini deodorants were an easy money maker.
Thanks to the $5 cash back, McKenna walked away with a tidy $2.09 profit, plus the three deodorants.
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The small print on the Ibotta offers said the deal excludes travel sizes.
However, many of McKenna’s followers confirmed that this hack was still working for them.
“Can confirm that this worked,” wrote one.
“Worked for me,” chimed in another.
McKenna wrote in response: “This does say ‘excludes travel sizes’ however the rebate still works. Do with that as you will.”
WHAT IS IBOTTA?
Ibotta has been going since 2012 and helps shoppers across the US save money at stores like Walmart, Best Buy, eBay and The Home Depot.
The app can be used both in-store and online, and there’s even a browser extension.
It’s totally free to download and at the moment, Ibotta is offering new customers $5 when they spend $15.
Although the company claims to offer up to 30 percent cash back at its participating stores, clever money savers are finding ways to turn a profit on the app using hacks like McKenna’s deodorants example.
OTHER WAYS TO SAVE
Ibotta isn’t the only scanning app shoppers are using to save money at Walmart.
The company’s own app can be used in-store to discover secret clearance items.
These are products which are labeled at a higher price on the shelf, but are actually being sold at a discount at the register, sometimes for significantly less.
Money savers have been making the most of this feature and sharing their impressive finds on TikTok.
For example, user Maceon McCracken (@maceon.mccracken) recently shared how she picked up a black shirt for just three cents.
“Honestly the best deal I’ve ever gotten. Still shocked,” she said.
Another shopper was happy to find a range of bedding sets for just $25 each despite them being advertised at $42.96 above the aisles.
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Plus, another super shopper revealed how he found a popular throw for just $1.49 on hidden clearance.
Walmart has recently revealed a huge update that will give hundreds of customers more access to important products.
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