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Save Money: Make Your Money Go Further with Cashback

I've been testing every cashback app, discount platform, and money-saving method available in the UK. Most are rubbish, but some genuinely work. Here's what actually saves you money without changing how you spend.

The average UK household spends £4,800 annually on groceries and essentials. Getting 4% back through cashback apps means £192 saved per year for literally 30 seconds extra effort per shop.

What Actually Works

Cashback apps for supermarkets - Buy gift cards through apps like JamDoughnut, use them for normal shopping, get 3-5% back instantly. I've been doing this for two years and saved £400+ on groceries alone.

Online cashback for everything else - TopCashback and Quidco for online purchases. Sometimes the difference between platforms is 5-10%, which adds up quickly on bigger purchases.

Service switching - Energy, broadband, mobile contracts. The switching bonuses alone can save £300+ annually if you do it properly.

Student discounts - If you're eligible, student platforms offer 10-20% off most online purchases. Much better than the standard 5-10% most people get.

My Current Setup

Since people always ask - I use JamDoughnut for supermarket gift cards, TopCashback for online shopping, and Airtime Rewards for automatic cashback on linked cards. Takes about 15 minutes to set up, then it's mostly automatic.

I don't use every app that exists because most aren't worth the hassle. The guides below explain which ones actually deliver and which to skip.

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Cashback Tracking Guide

The Guide Cashback apps I use most: Why Topcashback and Quidco Aren’t Tracking (And How To Fix It) Complete setup guide for desktop, Android, and iPhone devices Plus troubleshooting steps when cashback doesn’t appear in your account Scrimpr Updated Choose Your Device Select your device type below to jump to the relevant setup instructions: Desktop/Laptop Windows or Mac Android Samsung, Google Pixel, etc. iPhone/iPad iOS devices Key Cashback Tracking Takeaways Use Google Chrome – Chrome enables tracking by default. Many other browsers do not Always click through the cashback site – Never navigate directly to the retailer or use bookmarks Clear cookies before starting – Then make sure you accept all cookies on both the cashback site and retailer Enable third-party cookies – Check your browser settings to ensure third-party cookies are allowed Complete purchases in one session – Don’t leave the site and return later; finish your entire shopping

UK Cashback Guide

Complete Cashback Guide

Save £200+ a year on your regular shopping with my easy UK cashback guide – no need to change your spending habits.

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Compare the best UK cashback debit cards that reward you automatically on everyday spending. See rates, benefits, and key details.

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Student Discount Directory

The student discount directory – comparing Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum to help you find the best deals. Combine discounts with cashback for extra savings.