Most shoppers stop after finding a coupon code, but there’s another easy step that can reward you for purchases you were already planning to make. Shopping portals let you earn cash back, airline miles, hotel points, or credit card rewards simply by clicking through before you shop.
The best part is that many of these portals are free to use and can often be combined with store sales and rewards cards. Here are eight worth knowing before your next online purchase.
Rakuten
Rakuten is one of the most popular cash back shopping portals, partnering with thousands of online retailers. Instead of earning points, shoppers receive cash back that can be paid through PayPal or by check.
It is especially valuable during holiday sales when cash back rates often increase. Pairing Rakuten with store coupons can make everyday purchases even more affordable.
TopCashback
TopCashback is known for offering some of the highest cash back percentages because it returns nearly all of its affiliate commissions to members.
Before making a major purchase like furniture or electronics, compare TopCashback’s rate with other portals. A few minutes of research could save significantly more.
Capital One Shopping
Capital One Shopping automatically searches for coupon codes and compares prices across retailers while also offering shopping rewards at participating stores.
It is particularly useful for shoppers who want savings without manually searching for deals every time they check out.
AAdvantage eShopping
American Airlines travelers can earn AAdvantage miles instead of cash back by starting purchases through this shopping portal.
Those miles can gradually add up toward future flights without booking another trip.
MileagePlus Shopping
United Airlines operates its own shopping portal where members earn MileagePlus miles from hundreds of retailers.
For frequent United flyers, everyday shopping can quietly contribute toward award travel and flight upgrades.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Shopping
Southwest’s portal rewards purchases with Rapid Rewards points that count toward future flights.
If Southwest serves your home airport, this portal can become an easy way to reduce future travel costs.
Marriott Shop
Marriott Bonvoy members can earn hotel points while shopping through participating retailers.
Those points may help cover free hotel nights, making routine online purchases more valuable for regular travelers.
Cashback Monitor
Cashback Monitor is not a shopping portal itself. Instead, it compares payout rates across dozens of shopping portals in one place.
Checking Cashback Monitor before every large purchase helps ensure you choose the portal offering the best reward instead of settling for the first one you find.
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