cashback

British

/ ˈkæʃˌbæk /

noun

1. a discount offered in return for immediate payment
2. ( as modifier )
  
  cashback price £519.99 — save £30!
1. a service provided by some supermarkets in which customers paying by debit card can draw cash
2. the cash so drawn

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The new corporate cashback card is Amex’s AXP -0.30%decrease; down pointing triangle first to be integrated with expense-management software.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Also, comparison shop, use cashback sites and wait for major sales.

From Salon ● May 10, 2025

Pinduoduo and JD.com have between them indicated they would offer billions in cashback deals over the sales period for people shopping on their respective platforms.

From Reuters ● Nov. 10, 2023

Racking up points or cashback with this strategy may seem tempting, but it’s essential to understand the risks.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2022

In the early 2000s property boom, 100% mortgages and cashback offers were not uncommon.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2022

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